Lyndsay Holley Handler’s Post

Delta40 is proud to have contributed key insights to the newly released Ventures Platform Fund ClimateTech White Paper—a comprehensive blueprint for how African startups and venture capital can lead the charge in driving climate-smart solutions across the continent. The paper outlines actionable strategies for developing innovative, sustainable business models that enhance climate resilience. Why is this so important? Despite contributing only 4% of global emissions, Africa is projected to face $440 billion in climate-related damages by 2050, affecting 90% of its population. This is a critical moment for VCs and startups to build thriving ecosystems and drive transformative economic growth across the continent. We commend the Ventures Platform Fund team for spearheading this essential initiative and laying out a clear roadmap for transformative change in Africa. Explore the white paper and check out our case study here: https://lnkd.in/dpqsR-UW #VPClimateTechWhitePaper #AfricanClimateInnovation #Delta40VentureStudio

The ABAN 2024 Angel Investment Survey, sponsored by the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) and supported by Briter and the African Angel Academy (collaborating for the third consecutive year) is ongoing. This year’s survey builds on findings from past studies in 2022 and 2023 (links in comment), which showed that the angel investment landscape in Africa is evolving with a new crop of diverse angels and investment vehicle types playing an important role in accelerating entrepreneurship on the continent. The ABAN 2024 Angel Investment Survey aims to dive deeper to provide more comprehensive insights into the current state of angel investment activities in Africa by utilising quantitative and qualitative data sources, including the 2024 survey and detailed case studies. Are you an angel investor in an African startup? Share your insights and experiences by participating in the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gjrgKj6M #angelinvesting #africanstartups #angelnetwork

Recently someone asked "why European startups often face an uphill battle to scale globally?" The truth is, there’s no single answer. It’s a mix of things: market fragmentation, risk aversion, and yes—access to the right kind of capital. We’ve been working hard with the EIC to address some of these challenges, but let’s be honest—how far can we go if we don’t bring more partners to the table? Pension funds and sovereign wealth funds hold the potential to play a transformative role in Europe’s innovation story, yet their presence in venture capital remains limited. That’s why I’m excited to join the StepUp Startups Workshop on December 5th in Luxembourg. It’s not just about identifying barriers—it’s about finding real solutions that make a difference for startups across Europe. Looking forward to hearing fresh perspectives and challenging the status quo. Let’s see what we can build together. #Innovation #StepUpStartups #VentureCapital #Europe #ScalingStartups

Over 50 climate startups and investor-ready projects valued at over $2bn will once again have the opportunity to meet investors at the upcoming Africa's Green Economy Summit, as it returns to Cape Town for its third edition from 19 to 21 February 2025. https://lnkd.in/dzzF_H6Z #GreenEconomyAfrica #ClimateStartups #AGES2025 #SustainableInvesting #AfricaClimateAction

Over the last decade, digital and technology-driven startups have become key drivers of #innovation in Africa, introducing products that address market gaps and create new business opportunities. This progress has been significantly boosted by the rise of impact-focused investors, including development finance institutions, and commercially-driven backers like angel investors and venture capitalists, who provide financial and non-financial support to help innovators grow their ventures. How has this wave of innovation transformed industries across the continent? Briter Intelligence tracks over $22 billion in #investments into #startups with primary headquarters in Africa from 2014 to the present day, with most #investments recorded in recent years. The 2024 ABAN Survey Report sponsored by Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF)and supported by African Angel Academy and Briter gives more details on how this has attracted a new crop of players, including a wave of angel investors, contributing to promoting ecosystem development: https://bit.ly/4g46etv!

💪🏾 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)

As a member of East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) , Warioba Ventures has always enjoyed attending EAVCA Annual Conference because it gets a chance to share its experience, discuss various industry topics and network with other EAVCA members, and invited guests. We have learned a lot from EAVCA that continue to enhance our investment journey in early stage startups. This year’s conference aims to take a forward-thinking approach by focusing on envisioning the next decade of private capital deployment in East #Africa while considering the shifting market dynamics. The theme for the conference, "Adaptation and Advancement: Navigating the Next Era of East Africa's Investment Landscape," seeks to explore the dynamic interplay between embracing change, fostering collaboration, and reimagining sustainable growth amidst challenges. Our founder and managing partner, Martin Warioba will participate as a speaker and share his insights in the panel session titled "Expanding Horizons: Navigating Deal Origination Complexities in East African Frontier Markets." In addition to Martin, Warioba Ventures will also be represented by other team members. If you are attending EAVCA Annual Conference and you are interested to learn more about #Tanzania investment ecosystem, please reach out to us. If you are #VentureCapital or #PrivateEquity fund that is interested in Tanzania as the next frontier market, we are the right local co-investor and partner on the ground.

What does it take to be an Angel Investor? #Angelinvestors provide initial seed money for startup businesses in exchange for ownership equity in the company. Angel Investors invests their time, expertise, and networks in startups to help them scale. But what does it take to be an angel investor, and what does angel investing entail? Educational Pathways: #Angelnetworks across Africa, such as Nairobi Business Angel Network , the Lagos Angel Network and African Angel Academy, among others offer educational programs to train new angel investors. Risk and Reward: Despite the high failure rate of startups, the potential rewards and strong relationships with founders make angel investing worthwhile. Learn from seasoned experts and start your journey in angel investing today! Reach out to Noblestride Capital via info@noblestride.co.ke to access proprietary deals in Sub-Saharan African Tech space. Let's support the next wave of African innovation! #EdTech #FinTech #AngelInvesting #AfricaStartups #TechInnovation #EarlyStageFunding #NoblestrideCapital Source: African Angel Academy and TechCabal

Join us today for Episode 5 of StartUp Caps, where we delve into Africa's early-stage investment landscape. Discover the continent's vibrant network of tech hubs, led by Nigeria and South Africa, fostering startup growth and innovation. We'll explore key topics including socially responsible investing, local vs. foreign investment impacts, and strategies for navigating regulatory challenges. Don't miss out! Tune in at 17:30 pm CAT on CNBC Africa Dstv channel 410. Startup Caps is brought to you by Onafriq. #StartupCapsAfrica #Seed #Investment #VentureCapital

Only less than 1% of African startups successfully raise funds from Western VCs, and 90% of these startups that secure funding fizzle out within three years. Research shows the harsh reality. Where Western VCs have fallen short, Bigkoko Investment Group is poised to succeed. Our deep understanding of Africa sets us apart. #InvestingInAfrica #BigkokoInvestments Bigkoko ~ Discover Africa with us!