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Struggling with investor outreach?

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Investment opportunity: @FactorEVentures

Criteria
- Stage - Pre-Seed and Seed
- Geography - Sub Saharan Africa
- Focus - Tech companies
- Industries - mobility, agriculture, access to energy, water
- Ticket size - $250k-$750k

Link: https://t.co/nSnVGaRsjP

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Tech / Investment events roundup

Event:Founders Focus

Venue: ALX Ventures, The Piano, Westlands

https://t.co/ExWyPhCLXr
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Event: tfn: State & Future of Climate Tech in Kenya

The purpose of the event is to bring together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss the current state of climate technology in Kenya, showcase innovative startups, and foster collaborations that drive sustainable solutions.

Date: 24th October

Venue:Jahazi Ground floor James Gichuru Road.

https://t.co/sVnsgMzgyi

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Event: Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024

The Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS) is a high-level, international gathering of leaders of bioeconomy from all hemispheres and from diverse backgrounds that represent the interdisciplinary and diverse features of the bioeconomy. The Summit will be hosted for the first-time outside Europe in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. GBS2024 will emphasise resilient and sustainable food systems, bioeconomy as a key model for sustainable transition to less fossil dependent economies, conservation of biodiversity, and using innovation as a driver for new economic opportunities, especially jobs for the youth.

Date: 23 - 24 Oct 2024

Venue: Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

https://t.co/pnkXOCIGtf

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Event: Justice Innovation Circle 2024

Join us at the Justice Innovation Circle, our regional demo day event showcasing groundbreaking innovations solving justice problems from the graduating cohort of our incubation programme, the Justice Entrepreneurship School.

The event will feature inspiring presentations from these graduating entrepreneurs as they showcase their work to key stakeholders across the fields of investment, technology, law and justice, talent development and social enterprises. It also provides a platform to hold pertinent discussions on entrepreneurship as it hosts well-curated discussion sessions on emergent issues in justice, business, talent and tech-impacting startups. RSVP on the link here: https://t.co/Jc3tY5TKCw.

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Pitch decks alone don’t secure funding. It’s the connections you make that open doors. Networking is the hidden superpower in the startup ecosystem. Let’s talk about why it matters. 👇

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Remember, it’s not about the quantity of your connections but the quality. Focus on building meaningful, lasting relationships within your industry.

Whether you're at an event or online, every connection could be the key to your next big opportunity. Don’t underestimate the power of networking.

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In a crowded market, standing out to investors can be tough. But a well-researched investor list can give you the edge. Here’s how. 👇

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It’s about being strategic, not just pitching to anyone and everyone. Focus on investors who align with your goals.

With the right investor list, you can outmaneuver your competition by making smarter, more targeted connections.

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Investment / Tech events happening this week

Event: Mercy Corps Ventures Mixer

Mercy Corps Ventures invites you to an intimate founder gathering. Join other founders and ecosystem players for an evening of networking.

Date: 14th October

Venue: Delta Towers, 2nd floor Waiyaki Way

https://t.co/DNXVqIvciG

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Event: Africa Tech Female Founder Summit

TLcom Capital, one of Africa’s largest venture capital firms, is hosting its 6th Africa Tech Female Founder Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

Date: October 15th

More info here:
https://t.co/gdprackZYG

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Event: TLCom Mixer

Date: 17th October 2024

Venue: Cotton Tree 114 Thigiri Ln, Nairobi

https://t.co/P820Qjyzxh

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Event: Climate Tech Networking

Organised by Climate Hack with Satgana and Catalyst Fund.

Date: 17th October 5pm- 9pm

Venue: Nairobi Street Kitchen

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We're thrilled to announce the 6th Africa Female Tech Founder Summit on Oct 15, 2024, in Nairobi!

Join us for dynamic conversations on transformative leadership in tech, with some of Africa’s inspiring leaders.

Apply to attend: https://t.co/BSnTvrdErk

#TLcomFemaleFounder24

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Event: International Conference on Contract Farming
Revitalizing African Agriculture: Time for Bold Action

Dates: 12 – 13 November |

Location: The Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

Description: The International Conference on Contract Farming in Africa will bring together key players in the agricultural sector and other collaborators in the industry such as the financial insurance and manufacturing sectors across the globe to discuss contract farming and how to make the practice more effective and successful.

Details: https://t.co/wo6RZU9Hg1

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Events coming up!

Event: The 8th Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo 2024

Will be held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8-10 October.

More info here https://t.co/zi8jPvS4oq

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Event:Climate & Energy Access Investments networking

​Date: 10th October 2024.

​Time: from 6:30 pm

​Location: Tribal Gallery, Loresho Ridge, Nairobi

https://t.co/hecX4I6yXa*

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Event:Innovations and collaborations in Green energy.

Event by Fast Forward 2030

Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 4:45 PM - 8:30 PM (local time)

Ikigai Nairobi (Brookside), The Piano, 8 Floor, 171 Brookside Drive, Nairobi, KE

https://t.co/QsM2KyWQGz

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Event:Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit

Event by Youth Business International

Date: 8 Oct 2024 at 8am – 10 Oct 2024 at 6pm

Venue: Kenya School of Monetary Studies

https://t.co/XnMfHddm25

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Event:Africa Waste is Wealth Conference 2024

Event by TakaTaka Ni Mali (TTNM), ALN Kenya, FlipFlopi, and the East African Business Council (EABC).

Date: 8th-9th Oct 2024

Venue: ALN House, Nairobi, Kenya

More Info here:
https://t.co/hGzFQF6sGv

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This week's events roundup
VestedWorld EdTech Networking Mixer
Focus: EdTech
Date: Wednesday, September 18
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Link: https://t.co/hIBmiBEHRk

Digital farmer services (DFS) Digital Transformation Roadmap
Description: Join Busara and 60 Decibels for a half-day event to discuss farmers' take on the future digital agriculture in Kenya!
Date: Tuesday, 24 September
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Link: https://t.co/TCfRf4gW3H

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02 September Events Roundup
AfricaArena VC Night
Date: September 2 2024
Description: Networking & collaboration event for investors and startup founders
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Link: https://t.co/CleuKATUGV

AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2024
Date: September 3 - 4, 2024
Description: A 2-days conference that will feature pitches from 20+ startups operating all across Africa between the Seed and Growth stage.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/z019QhgWdg

Paystack Growth Summit 2024
Date: September 3, 2024
Description: Growth Summit: Mastering Go-to-Market (GTM) & Fundraising Strategies
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/VOkgmDYv4t

WWBA Happy Hour w/ Tech Safari & CloudPlexo
Date: September 6, 2024
Description: ​Women Who Build Africa is hosting a Happy Hour Mixer in partnership with Tech Safari and CloudPlexo.
​This mixer is on 6th September and is for attendees of the WWBA Assembly 2024, founders, investors and tech workers in Nairobi.

​You can expect;
- A room full of interesting tech leaders and workers.
- Cocktail party to network and connect.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/m5XKa1A5fi

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Daily round up (26 August)

Supabase Nairobi Meetup
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Description: Supabase celebrates Launch Week with the Nairobi community!
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/PQvwsur1d4

Africa Law Tech Festival 2024
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Description: The Africa Law Tech Festival convenes over 2000 delegates from 40+ countries. The Festival annually gathers policymakers, technologists, startups, lawyers, bar associations, academia, and civil society groups.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/QySokM348S

Ascent x Sinapis Networking Mixer
Date: Thursday, August 29
Focus: Early and growth-stage investments in Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/uTiZMbOTT0…

Tech Safari x L59 Nairobi Mixer
Date: Thursday, August 29
Description: A pre-party for Nairobi's community of founders, investors, tech workers, and ecosystem players.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/OKAoxC86gm

Africa's Talking Open Hackathon Nairobi: Insights API: SIM SWAP
Date: Thursday, August 29
Description: This hackathon invites developers, data scientists, and business strategists to explore and leverage the full potential of the Insights API to solve real-world challenges, particularly focusing on issues such as SIM swap fraud.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/3FMN1yHE7I

AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2024
Date: September 3 - 4, 2024
Description: A 2-days conference that will feature pitches from 20+ startups operating all across Africa between the Seed and Growth stage.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/AVEUJ5qnrM

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Daily round up (26 August)

1. Supabase Nairobi Meetup
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Description: Supabase celebrates Launch Week with the Nairobi community!
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/PQvwsur1d4

2. Ascent x Sinapis Networking Mixer
Date: Thursday, August 29
Focus: Early and growth-stage investments in Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/uTiZMbOTT0…

3. Tech Safari x L59 Nairobi Mixer
Date: Thursday, August 29
Description: A pre-party for Nairobi's community of founders, investors, tech workers, and ecosystem players.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/OKAoxC86gm

4. Africa's Talking Open Hackathon Nairobi: Insights API: SIM SWAP
Date: Thursday, August 29
Description: This hackathon invites developers, data scientists, and business strategists to explore and leverage the full potential of the Insights API to solve real-world challenges, particularly focusing on issues such as SIM swap fraud.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration link: https://t.co/3FMN1yHE7I

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Not all investors are created equal. Angels, VCs, and others play different roles. Here’s how to navigate the investor landscape. 👇

Angel investors typically invest early, providing smaller amounts of capital to help startups get off the ground. They often take more risk.

Venture capitalists (VCs) generally come in later, offering larger investments to startups with proven traction and scalability.

Corporate investors may offer strategic investments, not just for financial returns but for partnerships and industry synergies.

Incubators and accelerators offer more than just money—they provide mentorship, resources, and networks to help startups grow.

Understanding the differences between these investor types can help you target the right ones for your startup’s stage and needs.

Choosing the right type of investor is just as important as raising capital. Align your fundraising strategy with your startup’s stage and goals.

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