The state of startup funding on the African continent

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In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re looking at the state of startup funding on the African continent in light of Covid-19.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Okendo Lewis-Gayle, founder and chairman of the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance (HEA), a network of educated young African entrepreneurs, who shares his insights.

The discussion explores the importance of business networks, the Harambeans Prosperity Fund, the challenges of operating a small business during the crisis, the flow of venture funds to Africa and an outlook for the continent’s economy going forward.
22 Jul 2020 English South Africa Business News · News

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