Mamma Africa Educast

Startup Investments in Africa


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Series 3: New Era | Episode 15 | Lina Kacyem, an investment manager at Launch Africa, shares her journey from Cameroon to becoming a key player in the African venture capital scene. She discusses the unique challenges and opportunities within the African startup ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of local innovation driven by real-world problems. Lina highlights the disparities in funding for African startups compared to their Western counterparts and the need for better storytelling to attract investment. She also outlines key sectors for innovation, including fintech, logistics, and health tech, and expresses optimism about Africa's potential to lead in global innovation.


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