Incubator or Accelerator? The Choice That Could Shape Your Startup’s Future
Too often, the two terms get used interchangeably. But in reality, they serve very different purposes in a founder’s journey. For African entrepreneurs navigating fragmented markets, scarce capital, and limited networks, knowing which one to choose can be the difference between a stalled dream and a growth story.
Where Will Your First Million Come From? Funding Pathways for Startups in Emerging Markets
Where banks won’t lend, microfinance institutions (MFIs) step in. Africa is home to over 400 MFIs serving more than 40 million people. They’ve long been the backbone of Africa’s informal economy, providing small loans to farmers, market women and gig workers.
First-Mover, Final Breath: What African Startups Like Okra Teach Us About Ecosystem Debt
Okra’s story reveals the infrastructure tax African fintech founders pay. Discover why funding alone can’t solve ecosystem challenges and how investors and founders can build smarter.