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Equity Merchants dives deep into various issues around investing in African startups. We’ll cover topics such as conducting due diligence, employee stock options, and valuation. If you’re looking to understand venture capital from an African perspective, you would love this.

  1. How FoodCourt is revolutionising food delivery in Nigeria with virtual kitchens

    12/16/2024

    How FoodCourt is revolutionising food delivery in Nigeria with virtual kitchens

    On this episode of the podcast, FoodCourt CEO Henry Nneji takes us behind the scenes of their journey to profitability, from bootstrapping to joining Y Combinator and scaling operations across Lagos. Henry shares insights into the challenges of operating in a market where infrastructure issues, inflation, and consumer behavior heavily influence business decisions. From navigating early setbacks, such as landlord disputes, to embracing data-driven strategies for efficiency and menu design, this episode dives deep into the complexities of building a sustainable food tech startup in Nigeria. We also explore FoodCourt’s expansion plans, the role of technology in enhancing customer experience, and their focus on maintaining consistent quality while scaling.

    43 min
  2. Exploring CVC's role in Africa's growth with Benjamin Toulouze, Head of Corporate Venture Capital & Managing Director at Axian Group

    12/04/2024

    Exploring CVC's role in Africa's growth with Benjamin Toulouze, Head of Corporate Venture Capital & Managing Director at Axian Group

    Corporate venture capital is relatively new in the African venture capital space, but it has increasing potential. This week on the podcast, we sit with Benjamin Toulouze, the head of Corporate Venture Capital & Managing Director at Axian Group, a pan-African group with a presence in 15 countries. Benjamin is an experienced corporate venture capitalist and in this episode, we discuss the intersection of corporate and traditional venture capital, and how both can complement each other to drive startup success. We dive into the importance of stability and regulatory harmony in Africa's growth and explore promising sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, health tech, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.

    32 min
  3. June Angelides, Partner at Levare Ventures, on championing gender diversity, backing Africa’s boldest startups, and the power of grit in entrepreneurship

    11/25/2024

    June Angelides, Partner at Levare Ventures, on championing gender diversity, backing Africa’s boldest startups, and the power of grit in entrepreneurship

    This week, we sit down with June Angelides MBE, partner at Levare Ventures and one of the Financial Times’ Most Influential Tech Leaders. With over 13 years of experience spanning venture debt, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, June has carved a niche in backing startups across Africa and Europe. From launching the UK’s first child-friendly coding school, Mums in Tech, to investing in startups like Chowdeck, Raenest, and Ruka Hair, June's career exemplifies her belief in doing impactful work while having fun. In this episode, she shares her journey from Thomson Reuters Bank to venture capital, her approach to spotting resilient founders, and why she’s passionate about fostering diversity in tech.

    50 min
  4. Building with conviction: Lessons from Salad Africa's CEO, Chikodi Ukaiwe

    11/11/2024

    Building with conviction: Lessons from Salad Africa's CEO, Chikodi Ukaiwe

    In this episode, we sit down with Chikodi Ukaiwe, CEO of Salad Africa, to explore the differences between conviction and resilience in entrepreneurship. Drawing from his experiences at Salad Africa and previous roles at Jumia and Konga, Chikodi argues that conviction — knowing your "why" — is essential for founders aiming to tackle big problems. He shares insights on how rigid resilience can hinder growth, the value of a no-code approach to early-stage problem validation, and the importance of cultivating team alignment.

    28 min
  5. Why African countries must work together to improve cross border payments

    10/28/2024

    Why African countries must work together to improve cross border payments

    For all the progress recorded in Africa's fintech sector, cross border payments remain a significant challenge for businesses and individuals.  In this conversation, Austin Okpagu, Country Director for VertoFX shares his thoughts on some of the challenges innovators in the space battle with. He notes that a coordinated approach is required to ease cross border payments across Africa and highlights the role of partnerships in achieving this.

    30 min
  6. Pricepally CEO, Luther Lawoyin on navigating the complexities of grocery delivery in Nigeria

    10/13/2024

    Pricepally CEO, Luther Lawoyin on navigating the complexities of grocery delivery in Nigeria

    Nigerians spend more than half of their earnings on food. In recent years, a slew of startups have sprung up looking to ease the process of purchasing food for Nigerians.  One of this startups is Pricepally founded in 2019 by Luther Lawoyin, Deepak Bansal, Jummai Abalaka, and Mosunmola Lawoyin.  In this conversation, Luther who is on his fourth startup and serves as the startup's CEO shares why he chose entrepreneurship over salaried employment, the challenges of building a successful grocery delivery platform, and the importance of a strong co-founder relationship.

    33 min
  7. "You cannot have great marketing if the founder doesn't understand marketing." — Princewill Akuma, B2B Digital Marketer

    10/08/2024

    "You cannot have great marketing if the founder doesn't understand marketing." — Princewill Akuma, B2B Digital Marketer

    How important is it for a startup founder to understand marketing? Extremely important, according to Princewill Akuma, a B2B Digital Marketer.  On this episode of the podcast, we discuss his career journey, including moving from being a DJ to becoming a digital marketer. He also talks about some of the steps he took during the process as well as lessons for startup founders looking to boost their marketing efforts.

    49 min
  8. Avoid these common startup mistakes

    09/22/2024

    Avoid these common startup mistakes

    In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the world of entrepreneurship with Tamara Posibi, Chief Consultant at Irtus Business. Tamara has worked with over 100 businesses across four continents, helping them scale, raise funds, and develop sound business strategies. Drawing from her experience, she discusses the common mistakes young entrepreneurs make, like focusing on branding before securing customers or assigning leadership roles too early. Tamara also shares insights on how to balance being a first mover and how to stay patient through tough business decisions. She emphasises the importance of customer interaction and why startups should prioritise market validation over early fundraising.

    32 min
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Equity Merchants dives deep into various issues around investing in African startups. We’ll cover topics such as conducting due diligence, employee stock options, and valuation. If you’re looking to understand venture capital from an African perspective, you would love this.

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  • Creator
    Techpoint Africa
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2022
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    Equity Merchants