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

TechCrunch

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. billion, which we believe is an indication of the maturity of the ecosystem and the growing/diverse financial needs of entrepreneurs.

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“We are going to create the best environment for startups in Europe”

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Spain’s government is gearing up to pass the country’s first ever startup law. The process of debating and agreeing the details of this startup ecosystem support framework is expected to take between six and nine months. So — if all goes to plan — Spain will finally get a startup law before the end of this year.

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Nigerian founders-turn-investors are now running syndicate funds

TechCrunch

Over the years, the angel network has based its infrastructure on syndicates — investment vehicles that allow investors, referred to as backers, to co-invest with prominent investors — known as leaders. Syndicate leads are often experienced angel investors or successful startup founders.

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Spain’s ten-year plan to put startups in the economic driving seat

TechCrunch

Prime minister Pedro Sanchez took a turn on Web Summit’s stage in December to announce the introduction of the forthcoming Startup Act — and to trumpet a new role, a high commissioner, tasked with bringing off a nationwide entrepreneurial economic transformation by working with all the relevant government ministries.

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What Is Acqui-Hiring & How It Works?

Feedough

You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered why a tech-savvy company would bother to buy a startup with no profit and a product in a completely different field. Acqui-hiring is one such strategy that changes the game and has gained popularity in recent years. Provides safe exit strategy: Entrepreneurs see acqui-hiring as a secure escape.

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How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

David Teten VC

We may as well get compensated for referring them to others. Alpha Partners , Proof VC ) which share the carry earned in their coinvest to the referring party. Certain late-stage VCs have invested in some of my past funds, partly to motivate us to refer future investment opportunities to them. Allied Venture Partners.

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Austin’s newest unicorn: The Zebra raises $150M after doubling revenue in 2020

TechCrunch

6 VCs talk the future of Austin’s exploding startup ecosystem. Some of the things the company is planning include a national advertising campaign and adding tools and information so it can serve as an “insurance advisor,” and not just a site that refers people to carriers.