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Why Africa Is A Focus For Increased VC Funding
We are joined today by Yvonne Bajela. She previously founded and was a principal at Impact X Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs across Europe. Prior to this, she worked for Mitsui & Co. where she led over $200 million in investments in companies including TransferWise now Wise. She recently joined LocalGlobe VC where one of her focus areas will be on investments on the continent of Africa.
About The She-Suite Innovators Podcast
A series in which May Olatoye (Cornell Tech MBA Candidate 2022) interviews female-led startup founders across emerging markets starting on the continent of Africa. She takes us on a journey discussing the origins of their venture ideas, the challenges and opportunities in entering emerging markets including the improving landscape of venture funding being made available. We take a special focus on women that have raised $1M+ in seed investing, looking at a spectrum of startups from Kenya to Nigeria and Cameroon.
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By May OlatoyeWe are joined today by Yvonne Bajela. She previously founded and was a principal at Impact X Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs across Europe. Prior to this, she worked for Mitsui & Co. where she led over $200 million in investments in companies including TransferWise now Wise. She recently joined LocalGlobe VC where one of her focus areas will be on investments on the continent of Africa.
About The She-Suite Innovators Podcast
A series in which May Olatoye (Cornell Tech MBA Candidate 2022) interviews female-led startup founders across emerging markets starting on the continent of Africa. She takes us on a journey discussing the origins of their venture ideas, the challenges and opportunities in entering emerging markets including the improving landscape of venture funding being made available. We take a special focus on women that have raised $1M+ in seed investing, looking at a spectrum of startups from Kenya to Nigeria and Cameroon.