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After a record 2022, 8 investors explain why it’s ‘still just Day 1’ for Africa’s startup ecosystem

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This shows that Africa’s investment landscape is still very promising because it continues to grow, and there’s increasing interest in multiple startup ecosystems, including nascent ecosystems. These are all indications of a growing ecosystem,” he added. We are slowly building a more durable capital base for African tech.

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Budding entrepreneurs receive a head start with startup education scholarships

NZ Entrepreneur

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. Dr Jenny Douché, Callaghan Innovation. Adam Townsend, Bike Matrix.

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How to Get Started Mapping Your Entrepreneurial Ecosystem [Updated]

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Thriving, healthy ecosystems are defined more by the health of their interactions and connections between the elements than the individual elements. Effective mapping initiatives can reveal opportunities to leverage new connections, partnerships, and collaborations. Ecosystem Mapping Recommendations.

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Indian food delivery giant Swiggy to cut 380 jobs

TechCrunch

This definitely increased our communication overhead, and compromised our agility. ” Majety said the startup plans to also shut down its meat marketplace “effective very soon.” ” Majety said the startup plans to also shut down its meat marketplace “effective very soon.”

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Tiger Global backs fintech CreditBook in first Pakistan investment

TechCrunch

Digital bookkeeping is the startup’s marquee offering today, but Jamall said CreditBook is working on building and testing financial products on top of it. But it’s definitely not e-commerce, she said.). It’s a massive opportunity. It’s too early to unveil precisely what those financial products would look like, she said.

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Both Things Can Be True: Bias and Bad Fundraising Advice

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The startup ecosystem is a terrific manufacturer of bad fundraising advice. I’m going to call this the risk/wealth effect and it definitely nudges the numbers towards the funding of wealthier white men. So what about all of the above statements—things that founders widely hold to be true barriers to fundraising?

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Greylock’s Mike Duboe explains how to define growth and build your team

TechCrunch

With more venture funding flowing into the startup ecosystem than ever before, there’s never been a better time to be a growth expert. Before Duboe’s presentation kicked off, he spent some time zeroing in on a definition of growth, which he cautioned can mean many different things at many different companies.