A&A Collective

We’re thrilled to have A&A Collective join us at Moonshot as a Community Partner. A&A Collective is a global community founded by and for emerging talent working towards the growth of the African tech and investment ecosystem. Moonshot will bring together the founders, business leaders, startups, enterprise companies & more building innovative solutions for huge problems across Africa. To get your tickets to Moonshot at a 30% discount, kindly click the link below: https://lnkd.in/dqEndNq4 #MoonshotByTechCabal #Moonshot2024

Welcome to the first edition of our monthly⚡member⚡spotlight⚡. For our October edition, we’re featuring Margaret Ntambi. She’s a leading voice in the Africa tech ecosystem 🌍, regularly authors thought pieces 📰 (check them out here: https://lnkd.in/eetc6Yu9) and is currently running a webinar series on jobtech in Africa 🎙️ (more details here: https://lnkd.in/dKhgA2ex). Earlier this year she authored an article on venture backable femtech companies in Africa and found: 🚺 Femtech on the continent is a $136bn industry 💲 🏥 Oncology and maternal health companies are ready for venture scale ✅ 🧪 Menstrual health and SYN/pelvic testing could potentially be ready for venture scale ⚠️ 💊 Contraception isn’t ready for venture scale ⛔ Check out the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eXTZwbiK ❓ Questions on the above or keen to connect - her DMs are open.

Last month, I attended the Women Who Build Africa event – and it was an undeniable reminder of the unmatched energy of women entrepreneurs in Africa! The event was full of wisdom and invaluable advice. Here are a few takeaways that resonated with me: ➡️ Entrepreneurs seeking to raise funds should structure their pitch around four key pillars: 1. Market – Know your market, along with the economic forces that drive it. 2. Momentum – Demonstrate how fast your business is growing and the trajectory you are on. 3. Model – Be clear on what you do and how your company makes money. 4. Management – Show why your team is the best one to bring the vision to life. As Lewam Kefela pointed out during the event, "numbers are nothing without context, and context is nothing without numbers". ➡️ Solving big local problems and persistence are crucial. Shola Akinlade of Paystack shared his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. From tackling the African payment problem to becoming the first Nigerian startup to join Y Combinator, and getting acquired by Stripe for 200m$, Shola emphasized the critical decisions that brought them to scale. ➡️ As an entrepreneur, caring for your mental health and reflecting on what you need to stay well is essential. And remember, asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. A huge thank you to A&A Collective , especially Yvonne O. Okafor and Araba Andoh for making my attendance possible. 🙏🏾 I am beyond grateful to have connected with so many powerhouse women, especially Megan Root from Grounded, Laura Stanford from Loop Pet Food, Radhika Bhachu from Ndovu, and so on. I am already applying all those candid learnings to my own journey 🚀 #WWBAAssembly #FemaleFounders #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

Moonshot is just a few weeks away, and we’re excited to support the TechCabal team as a Community Partner. Moonshot brings together Africa's tech ecosystem in person to network, collaborate, share insights and celebrate innovation on the continent. Join us and meet the founders, business leaders, startups, enterprise companies & more building innovation solutions for huge problems across Africa. To find out more about the event and register use this link here: https://lnkd.in/dv4WWD6m

🚀 Calling All African Startups! 🚀 The Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) is proud to host the New Venture Competition (NVC) — a unique opportunity for African founders to take their ventures to the next level with up to $30,000 in non-equity financing! 🌍💡 This is your chance to make a direct impact on the continent by securing funding, mentorship, and visibility at one of the largest and most prestigious African business forums. If you’re a startup founder with a vision to drive change, we want to hear from you! Not a founder? Help us spread the word! 🔁 Amplify this post to your network and encourage the brilliant entrepreneurs you know to apply today. 💼 What’s at stake? •⁠ ⁠$30,000 in non-equity financing •⁠ ⁠Mentorship from VC partners, Wharton professors, and successful founders •⁠ ⁠The opportunity to present at WABF’s grand event and showcase your innovation to a global audience Applications are open now – don’t miss this chance to be part of Africa’s entrepreneurial future. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ddNQrR5R Let’s build Africa Now & Next together! #WABF31 #WhartonAfrica #WABF #AfricaNowAndNext #AfricanStartups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #NewVentureCompetition #VC

We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with A&A Collective for the 6th Cohort of the CatalyzU Venture Capital Fellowship. The Fellowship is a deep dive into the landscape of venture capital investing & startup fundraising. Through this partnership, all A&A Collective members who apply (and are accepted) get an exclusive discount on the fellowship. If you're interested, visit our website and apply on or before 29 September! https://lnkd.in/d39dyq8a

Exciting Highlights from the Women Who Build Africa Second Assembly On September 5th, our partners Ms. Angela Koki and Damilola Thompson, FRSA led an impactful training session focused on Investor Due Diligence and Negotiating Term Sheets at the Women Who Build Africa second assembly founders workshop. Their expertise empowered founders to understand the key steps in securing investment while navigating the complexities of deal-making. On September 6th, Damilola Thompson, FRSA also moderated an insightful panel discussion with A&A Collective, diving deep into Runway Management and Alternative Funding strategies. With the ongoing startup funding winter, these topics are important for founders seeking to extend their runway and explore non-traditional funding options. We’re incredibly grateful to have been part of Women Who Build Africa this year. It’s been a fantastic experience, and we look forward to the continued success and impact of this remarkable assembly! #duediligence

There's no such thing as a casual conversation in entrepreneurship. Read more about this and other insights from the 2024 Women Who Build Africa Assembly below in a great write up by our member Daniel L. Lunani

We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with A&A Collective for the 6th Cohort of the CatalyzU Venture Capital Fellowship. The Fellowship is a deep dive into the landscape of venture capital investing & startup fundraising. Through this partnership, all A&A Collective members who apply (and are accepted) get an exclusive discount on the fellowship. If you're interested, visit our website and apply on or before 29 September! https://lnkd.in/ecC84NNB

We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with CatalyzU for the 6th Cohort of the Venture Capital Fellowship. The Venture Capital Fellowship is a deep dive into the fundamentals of venture capital investing & fundraising. Through this partnership all A&A Collective Core members get a special discount on the fellowship. If interested, register via their website on or before 30th of September: https://lnkd.in/ecC84NNB