Episode #44 with Arthur Chupeau who provides strategy, growth, product, technology, funding and business advisory to the best start-ups operating from Africa with African founders. Arthur is also Head of Ventures at the Baobab Network.

The Baobab Network is an accelerator that backs early-stage technology start-ups in Africa, providing entrepreneurs with funding, support and a global platform to scale their business.

What We Discuss With Arthur Chupeau

In Africa, there appears to be a greater emphasis on commercial flows and trade rather than the old aid/development model. What is the significance of this, and what effect has it had thus far?
Is Africa the future?
What are the real pragmatic opportunities for venture capital in Africa?
You have access to a wealth of information and realities about true opportunities as a result of your work. What does it mean to work in Africa's VC space, particularly at the pre-seed stage?
There are numerous opportunities in Africa's startup ecosystem, but it is clear that four major markets attract the vast majority of deals. What distinguishes these four markets from others, such as sector differences, consumer behaviour, and so on.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Creating a Tech-Enabled Marketplace That Helps Africa’s Most Promising Startups Find Funding and Grow with Debo Omololu? Make sure to check it out!

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Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:

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