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How these Successful African Entrepreneurs Raised Capital for Their Businesses?

“I don’t have the capital.”

“Nobody wants to give me capital.”

“The banks have turned me down five times.”

These are some of the most common reasons people give for not starting or growing their businesses.

Access to capital is arguably the biggest threat to entrepreneurs around the world. And every year, thousands of passionate people – especially in Africa – give up on their business ideas, projects, and dreams just because they can’t find capital.

Continue reading here: – https://www.smallstarter.com/get-inspired/10-super-success-african-entrepreneurs-and-how-they-raised-money-to-start-their-businesses/

Credits: – Small Starter www.smallstarter.com

This week’s theme: – THE RISKS AND REWARDS OF INVESTING IN STARTUPS

What are the risks and rewards of investing in startups?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Startup companies are in the idea phase and do not yet have a working product, customer base, or revenue stream.
  • Around 90% of startup companies funded will not make it to initial public offering (IPO).
  • Investing in startup companies is a very risky business, but it can be very rewarding if the investments do pay off.

Feature Article: –

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/041315/risk-and-rewards-investing-startups.asp