Category : Inside Africa

Starting a business can feel overwhelming, especially for beginner entrepreneurs who don’t know where to start. In Africa, however, the opportunities are endless. With over 1.4 billion people, rapidly growing economies, an expanding middle class, and increasing internet penetration, Africa is becoming a fertile ground for innovative businesses. If you’re

Every African entrepreneur knows the story all too well. You have a brilliant idea, you assemble a team, and you start building. But soon, you hit the wall that every founder dreads—funding. Banks won’t touch you because you are “too risky.” Venture capital is limited and highly competitive. Government support

Selling in Africa is rewarding but rarely fast. Deals that could close in weeks elsewhere often drag on for months—or even years—due to bureaucracy, cautious buyers, and complex decision-making. For entrepreneurs, these long sales cycles can strain cash flow, test patience, and stall growth. The good news is that with

Ambitious founders are proving that Africa is more than just a market—it’s a launchpad for bold, world-class solutions. Yet, building a product in Africa is not without its challenges. Local startups often face infrastructure gaps, funding hurdles, and talent shortages, especially in specialized engineering roles. But here’s the twist: African

Online Tutoring Jobs in Kenya are all about helping learners while earning a decent income. Thus, if you are searching for online teaching jobs in Kenya, you are on the right track. This article covers everything you need to know about the top 15 online tutoring jobs in Kenya, from benefits to

Raising capital is one of the biggest challenges every founder faces. Beyond pitching with passion and a polished deck, investors want proof that your business is structured, transparent, and ready to scale. That’s where an investor-ready data room comes in. Think of a data room as your startup’s “control center”

Running a business in Africa is not for the faint-hearted. Entrepreneurs face a unique combination of challenges: While passion and grit are crucial for survival, they are not enough. What separates businesses that thrive from those that collapse is often one thing: their grasp of unit economics. Unit economics refer

Article by: Solomon King (DBA | ED, Lagos Angel Network) He stood next to me at the Cascador pitch event last May in Lagos—Bayo, a founder I’d known for some time, still trying to raise capital. As we watched entrepreneurs just like him walk away with millions in debt and

Building a startup anywhere in the world is a gamble. But in Africa—where infrastructure gaps, limited funding, and unpredictable regulatory shifts collide—the challenge is magnified. Many startups launch with bold visions only to discover that their original business model won’t survive the realities of the market. That’s where the pivot

In African consumer markets, trust is everything. A small business can sell out its products in a local community simply because people trust the owner, while a flashy multinational with billboard campaigns might still struggle to gain traction. Unlike more mature markets, African buyers often prioritize trust, relationships, and reputation