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Day 1 of answering “UNSW Founders runs how many accelerators???” As founders like Pasha Rayan will tell you, the original 10x Accelerator might be the best - it’s philanthropically funded support process that helps UNSW people (academics, alumni & students) to start and grow new companies. It also comes with a $120K SAFE (no valuation cap!). I recently sat down with Lucas Hakewill to break down how the 10x Accelerator helps founders and tips to make your application stand out. Applications for the UNSW 10x Accelerator are open now and close on 20 May: https://lnkd.in/gjAgukM6 #startups

Check out my interview with David for some insider tips on why you might consider applying for UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator, and how to ace your application.👇

Some very fresh data provided by Mircea Vădan, Managing Partner Activize.Tech, at the Ziarul Financiar IT Generation Summit, on what the Romanian startup funding market will look like in 2024: 🔹 EUR 89 million is the venture capital invested in Romanian startups in 2024. The value of this year's investments exceeds the amount in 2023. The amount shows that there is activity, although there is a lot of uncertainty in the market. 🔹 Foreign venture funds are increasingly active in Romania.   🔹 At the angel investment level, there are fewer investments, but there is still a big gap at the pre-seed level (accelerator and co-investments up to 500,000 euros). Thank you, Ioana Nita, Alexandra Cepăreanu and Adrian S., for this event and this information. #ZFITGenerationSummit #MirceaVadan #Activize

Moroccan startup ENAKL closes $1.4M Series A funding round 🇲🇦 Investors: Led by The Catalyst Fund with participation from Renew Capital, Digital Africa, STATION F and some angel investors - ENAKL provides a mass transit platform in collaboration with local transportation companies - Funding will help the company expand locally, specifically in Casablanca - Founded in 2023 by Samir Bennani, Charles Pommarède and Ahmed Omrane

Paris-based VC Breega hits first close of $75M Africa fund to back pre-seed and seed startups Paris-based VC firm Breega is launching a $75 million fund to invest in early-stage startups in Afri

We're incredibly excited to welcome Faisal Al-Abdulsalam, a renowned super angel investor with a portfolio of 800+ startups✨, to our upcoming webinar! He'll be sharing his expert insights on Angel Investing in Saudi Arabia. Hear his invaluable advice and learn from his extensive experience. Don’t miss this chance to hear from a Super Angel Investor! 💰 You can find the Link in Bio 👇 #SaudiStartups #AngelInvesting #VentureCapital #SaudiArabia

In the Nigerian venture ecosystem, collaboration is the key to resilience. Our findings reveal that one-third of surveyed Nigerian startups have established strategic partnerships, driving profitability and unlocking access to new markets. On the flip side, 32% of startups without partnerships face significant challenges in staying afloat, highlighting how partnerships with accelerators, corporates, and other startups are transforming the landscape. Find out how collaboration is unlocking growth and reshaping ventures in our report: https://lnkd.in/gv3Xqin3 #venturereport #TLPAdvisory #startupecosystem

We're proud to share that Vennre has been selected for the 10th Cohort of the prestigious Misk Accelerator program. A big thank you to the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation "Misk" Misk Foundation for this incredible opportunity to accelerate our growth in Saudi Arabia. Over the next three months, Vennre will benefit from strategic workshops and access to a global network of investors and stakeholders. The Misk Accelerator has supported 173 startups across nine cohorts, and this year we join 19 other promising startups in the 12-week hybrid program. This opportunity marks a key milestone for Vennre as we expand in the Saudi market and strengthen relationships with local users and regulators. It perfectly aligns with our strategic goal to drive digital wealth management #innovation while contributing to Saudi Arabia's broader vision for economic growth. We’re excited to leverage this platform to create lasting value for our users and continue building momentum in the region. #Fintech #Vennre #MiskFoundation #MiskAccelerator

Your success story is an inspiring achievement that is worthy of being shared. It is important to note that the media often presents an inaccurate and biased picture of early-stage startup funding. There is a tendency to focus on startups that raise millions of dollars, which can be confusing for both early-stage entrepreneurs and investors - particularly in the global south. Your story demonstrates that there are ways to provide funding for grassroots start-ups or SMEs without incurring significant costs. One such method is investing small tickets or in tranches, which allows for risk distribution and easy negotiation. Additionally, this approach offers numerous advantages, including low risks for both investors and entrepreneurs, straightforward contract terms, and a focus on either a short- or medium-term outlook. The list of benefits is extensive. Nairobi Business Angel Network GAIN Gambia ABAN #angelinvesting #successstories #africaninvestors #smalltickets

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