The Continent Venture Partners ⟨TCVP⟩

🎉 Wonderful to be back at University of Oxford and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford last week for the 3rd Africa Venture Finance Program (AVFP) as alumni. 🙏 Thank you to the European Investment Bank (EIB)'s Boost Africa Technical Assistance Facility, @AfricaGrow, Allianz Global Investors, DEG Impact and KfW for their continued support in growing and strengthening the venture capital ecosystem across Africa. 👏 Congratulations to the dynamic presentation, execution and organization team of Aunnie Patton Power, David van Dijk, Anna Niedergesäss, Ludovic Phalippou, Thomas Hellman and others for sharing your insights and wisdom and creating an environment of rich learning, open discussions and valuable networking. Olufemi Oyinsan Salim Suleman Carisa Graf-Suleman #AfricaVentureFinance #VCinAfrica

Africa continues to outpace the world in mobile money adoption. With over 50% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa now using these services, the continent is a hotbed for fintech innovation. [Source: GSMA State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money https://lnkd.in/d82jNc5p] But what does this truly mean for the future of finance in Africa? We see immense potential in startups tackling challenges like financial inclusion, remittances, and digital payments. By leveraging mobile money as a foundation, entrepreneurs can build scalable solutions that transform lives. Are you building a fintech solution in Africa? Let's connect! Share your thoughts on the biggest opportunities and challenges in the mobile money space. #AfricaFintech #MobileMoney #FintechInvestment

Building a startup in Africa presents immense opportunities but also unique challenges. At TCVP, we support the next generation of African innovators. Here are some of the biggest hurdles early-stage startups often face: ∙ Securing funding is a major obstacle, especially for young companies with limited track records. ∙ Unreliable power, internet connectivity, and logistical hurdles can significantly hinder growth. ∙ Navigating complex regulations and bureaucratic processes can be time-consuming and resource-intensive. ∙ Finding and retaining skilled employees can be challenging in rapidly growing economies. What are your thoughts? What did we miss? Share in the comments below what you see as the biggest challenges for early-stage startups in Africa. Let's foster a conversation about overcoming these hurdles and empowering African innovation! #EarlyStageInvesting #VentureCapital #TCVP #AfricaTech #Startups

Olufemi Oyinsan, General Partner here at The Continent Venture Partners ⟨TCVP⟩, discusses the dual role of regulations in Africa’s tech startup ecosystem with Techpoint Africa. Drawing on experiences with TCVP portfolio companies Gokada and Moniepoint Group, he shares insights on finding common ground between startups and regulators, urging startups to work towards compliance as they grow and advocating for collaborative regulatory engagement. Highlighting the importance of robust digital infrastructure, Oyinsan points to successful fintechs like Interswitch Group and Paystack. He calls for government and private sector cooperation to bridge the digital divide, with the government enabling rather than competing. Oyinsan also addresses the Nigerian Startup Act, noting its potential but slow implementation, and calls for regional regulatory harmonisation to ease business expansion across Africa. For more insights from Olufemi's interview, check out the full article on Techpoint Africa: https://lnkd.in/dqMbjwXS

What makes early-stage investing so important? Africa's tech scene is booming, but nurturing young, innovative companies requires a strong foundation. That's where early-stage investors like The Continent Venture Partners ⟨TCVP⟩ come in. Here's why early-stage investment is crucial for Africa's tech landscape: ➡ Early funding allows startups to experiment, develop disruptive ideas, and become the future tech giants of Africa. It bridges the gap between a brilliant idea and a thriving business by providing the resources needed to validate concepts, build prototypes, and reach their first customers. ➡ Early investors empower local entrepreneurs, fostering an environment where homegrown solutions tackle Africa's unique challenges. A vibrant early-stage investment scene fosters a pipeline of successful startups, attracting further investment and creating a robust tech ecosystem across the continent. TCVP is proud to be a champion of early-stage investors in Africa. We believe in the incredible potential of African tech entrepreneurs and are committed to helping them turn dreams into reality. What are your thoughts on the importance of early-stage investing in Africa? Share them with us. #EarlyStageInvesting #AfricaTech #TCVP

Proud Investor Spotlight: Moniepoint Nigeria Makes Waves as a Top African FinTech Leader! https://lnkd.in/dzJa_HvU We're thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievement of our portfolio company, Moniepoint! Earlier, they secured fourth place in the Financial Times' Africa's Fastest Growing Companies list. This underscores the amazing team's efforts in empowering businesses in emerging markets. The FT ranking, compiled by Statista, recognises companies based on revenue growth. Moniepoint's impressive results showcase the immense potential of the African fintech space and the transformative power of innovation. While a significant milestone for Moniepoint, we know it's just the beginning. At The Continent Venture Partners ⟨TCVP⟩, we are incredibly proud to be a part of Moniepoint's journey and look forward to their continued success in empowering businesses across Africa. #AfricanFinTech #TCVP #Moniepoint

What do you get when you bring together brilliant young minds against the backdrop of challenging weather and transportation setbacks? A surge of innovation and creativity. At the Credable Futures Hackathons in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi, we witnessed the passion and resilience of aspiring technologists who braved adverse conditions to create solutions with real-world impact. Credable Group's hackathon in Dar es Salaam 🇹🇿 welcomed 14 aspiring software engineers and data scientists on a rainy holiday morning. Despite the severe flooding that disrupted their journeys, they came together to tackle real-world challenges within a tight 5-hour timeframe, showing their adaptability and determination. Just a few days later in Nairobi 🇰🇪, the story continued with Credable's second hackathon, hosted at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna's offices. Here, 16 participants faced a similar 5-hour challenge, coding and problem-solving their way to success. The event included inspiring speeches and an expert panel discussion on embedded finance, featuring Credable’s CEO, Nadeem Juma, along with Carisa Graf-Suleman, Viola Kioko, and Nizar Tundai. Their insights provided valuable context to the day's activities and inspired all participants. Across both hackathons, the participants displayed extraordinary creativity, teamwork, and tenacity. The rewards were well-deserved, with winners earning a 6-month internship at Credable Group, gaining invaluable experience to kickstart their careers. At The Continent Venture Partners ⟨TCVP⟩, we believe in nurturing local talent. Tanzania and Kenya have a tremendous opportunity to build a vibrant tech ecosystem, and it is the next generation of technologists who will lead the way. By supporting events like these hackathons, we're investing in the future, fostering innovation that can transform industries and impact lives. What can you do to support the growth of tech talent in Africa? Engage with these bright minds, share your insights, and collaborate on projects that drive change. Follow us at The Continent Venture Partners ⟨TCVP⟩ to stay updated on future events and our portfolio companies' success stories. Let's continue to build a thriving tech community, one deliberate action at a time. #TechInnovation #AfricaRising #VentureCapital #Hackathons #TechTalent #CredableGroup #TCVP