Jonathan Ruwanika CA(SA)’s Post

💪🏾 Angel investors have been an important factor in the success stories of many African startups. 💡Your feedback last year has been instrumental in our journey, and we need your input again this year. Your insights help us create better support systems for angels, as well as better investment strategies. ➡️ Please participate in the ABAN 2024 Angel Investment Survey before Tuesday, 3 September to continue to contribute to the thriving angel investing ecosystem in Africa: https://lnkd.in/dDzYpPyH #AngelInvesting #InvestmentImpact #ABAN2024Survey ABAN Briter Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF)

🚀 Explore the Shift in Africa's VC Landscape! 🌍 How are venture capital firms navigating the liquidity challenge in African startups? As investments surge, secondary markets rise to prominence, offering exits and financial rewards. But are these markets sustainable amid a cooling investment climate? Dive into the complexities, from angel wins to VC hesitancy and the impact on local ecosystems. 📈💼 #AfricanTech #VentureCapital #SecondaryMarkets #InvestmentTrends #StartupEcosystem LinkedIn, let's discuss the future of startup liquidity in Africa! Read more in my latest blog post. 👇

Raising Seed or Venture Capital in South Africa Raising seed or venture capital can be a daunting task for entrepreneurs and small business operators in South Africa. Despite the country’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and emerging market potential, several factors make attracting investment challenging. However, understanding these challenges and learning how to navigate them can significantly increase your chances of securing the funding you need to grow your business...for more click here...https://lnkd.in/d3vbeHwP

Trustful relationships are crucial for connecting startups and venture funds with potential investors. For you as an investor, working together towards a sustainable future is paramount. Let's have a conversation and become trusted partners. #impactinvesting #trustedpartner #europe #africa #world

For the first time in the history of Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA)’s VC Industry Survey, South African startups raised over R3 billion, more than doubling previous funding raised in a single year. Encouragingly, 2023 also saw a hike in corporates investing alongside early-stage fund managers. While deal volume has remained stable, investments are increasingly supporting portfolio companies with follow-on investments. These are all sure signs of a thriving and, importantly, an ever-maturing VC industry. Source: SAVCA VC Industry Survey 2024 #venturecapital #africaninnovation #africanstartups

[Event in Vietnam by Jumpstart Disruptive Innovations (JDI)] 📢 Don’t miss out on this highly anticipated event: Money Talks - Capitalizing On Diversity: Navigating Investment Landscapes in Southeast Asia. ✨ Money Talks is a thought leadership series organized by Jumpstart Disruptive Innovations (JDI) Group, supported by our community partner, BLOCK71 Saigon, aiming to equip Vietnamese startup founders with knowledge on growing their ventures through capital investment. 🚀 The event offers a special networking opportunity for founders and investors, bridging capital and ideas across borders. 👉 Sign Up Today: https://bit.ly/492OfQi                                                  💡 Event Highlights 🔍 Investment Insights: Gain a deeper understanding into Southeast Asia's booming investment scene and discuss strategies for navigating the unique investment landscapes of different countries. 💰 Fundraising Strategies: Explore how Vietnamese startups can tailor their fundraising strategies to capitalize on the rich opportunities the region offers. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Engage in meaningful conversations, explore collaboration avenues, and build strong connections with a curated list of founders and investors. 💥 Who Should Attend ●      Builders, founders, co-founders, CEOs of Tech Startups ●      Technology Investors (Angels, Venture Capitalists, Incubators, and Accelerators) Event Info | Money Talks - Capitalizing On Diversity: Navigating Investment Landscapes in Southeast Asia 📅 Date: 7th March 2024 🕖 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM VNT (GMT+7) 📍 Location: BLOCK71 Saigon, 72 Nguyen Co Thach, An Loi Dong, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City 🎙️ Language: English 🔥 Don't miss this chance to connect with the region's leading investors and entrepreneurs, explore fundraising strategies, and learn how to navigate investment landscapes in Southeast Asia. ➡️ Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/492OfQi #JDI #JumpstartDisruptiveInnovations #CapitalJDI #MoneyTalks #StartupInvestment #VietnameseStartups  #VentureCapital #Networking #Fundraising #ASEAN #Singapore #Vietnam

🚀 JOIN US ON THURSDAY, Thursday, 18th April 2024 🕓 16H00 - 17H00 (SAST) Ready to dive into the dynamic world of Venture Capital in South Africa and beyond? Join us for an exclusive webinar where we’ll discuss the VC landscape in South Africa (and broadly across the continent) and the role VC plays in funding innovation. This is a first in our series where we’ll try and demystify the Venture Capital asset class, the African funding ecosystem and introduce a range of funds and investment vehicles that provide investors access to this growing and exciting asset class. We’ll also introduce our partner fund, the Future Build Venture Fund I (https://lnkd.in/dhGkUJr6) which is a seed-stage venture fund based in South Africa and invests in highly scalable, technology-driven start-ups that solve key commercial and social challenges. The fund aims to primarily back black and female founded technology startups in South Africa with the goal of increasing venture capital funding to under-represented founders. We hope you can join us and participate in the discussion. Register via the link below: https://lnkd.in/dDkyNWFa

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South Korea's Atinum Investment are what I have found to be one of the country's largest venture capital fund managers (and apparently there are 200+ Korean registered VCs) and also one of the most respected and established amongst the Korean entrepreneur and investor landscape. They are also anchored by Atinum Partners, one of Korea's most respected single-family offices active in private markets and alternatives. It is exciting to see Atinum Investment expanding their venture capital activities into the SE Asia market and building upon the existing and high-potential ties between Korean companies, entrepreneurs and the SE Asia market. Congratulations on the raise of the $625 million venture capital fund Atinum Investment! See you again soon in #Seoul or #Singapore! #fundraising #seasia #korea #venturecapital #startups #alternativeassets #fundmanagers #familyoffices #capitalmarkets #asiapacific #privatemarkets #crossborder

"Before we started fundraising, each of us wrote down what we thought we could contribute financially, and when I tallied it up, it was 10 million, not the start we hoped for. Raising our first fund was challenging, especially in a region like Southeast Asia where the venture capital market is still emerging, unlike more established markets like the US, China, and India. The pool of LPs familiar with and willing to invest in venture capital here is limited. However, we quickly realized we needed to extend our search beyond Singapore, and fortunately, our Harvard network proved invaluable. We secured our first and second anchor LPs and strategically partnered with regional LPs familiar with our work, leveraging their transition to digital platforms. This alignment has been instrumental, as it allows our startups to effectively enter the market." - Jeremy Tan, Managing Partner & Cofounder of Tin Men Capital Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://lnkd.in/gP9dQbJZ Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di https://lnkd.in/gYM5P4uW 观看、收听或阅读全文，请访问 https://lnkd.in/g9bPVJP3 Xem, nghe hoặc đọc toàn bộ thông tin chi tiết tại https://lnkd.in/gnH-v2Vm