Entrepreneurship, according to Aaliyah Sekatawa, is not a lifestyle trend but a discipline that demands structure, intention, and long-term thinking. As Managing Director of Rockstone Management Company, an investment holding...
Opening a restaurant is a dream that many people share, but only a few are able to turn it into a successful reality. The restaurant industry is known for being...
Not every entrepreneur faces the same barriers. While some struggle to access financing, others—like Ian Clarke—have found ways to navigate the system and unlock new opportunities. After stepping away from...
For three decades, the mobile phone has been an evolving cornerstone of Uganda’s landscape, consistently defying obsolescence. Far from being a mere communication device, it has seamlessly integrated into the...
Startups are the lifeblood of the global economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of industries. They are the engines of growth and the catalysts for societal transformation….
I have always wondered how founders, who start out while at university build startups from scratch. At that stage, the majority of founders have neither the experience nor the resources…
In 2022, Uganda received USD 1.3bn in remittances from its diaspora community according to a World Bank and KNOMAD report. This would account for about 4.5% of Uganda’s GDP and…
Ham Serunjogi, the co-founder and CEO of Chipper Cash, a fintech company that facilitates cross-border payments, remittances and wealth management in Africa, has been chosen as one of the inaugural…
Building a startup is an endeavour that is as challenging as it is rewarding. It is a journey that is fraught with uncertainty, risk, and the potential for failure. The…
In venture capital, a ‘funding winter’ denotes a prolonged period marked by reduced capital inflow, posing formidable challenges for startups seeking investment. During this financial downturn, startups often contend with…
The East African Venture Capital Association (EVCA), a body that represents private capital providers including development finance institutions (DFIs), private equity and venture capital funds, family offices and impact investors…
Emata, a pioneering fintech and microfinance firm based in Uganda, has successfully secured $2.4 million in a seed funding round. The funds, which include $800,000 in equity and $1.6 million…
Kenyan fintech powerhouse, Lipa Later Group, has successfully raised $5 million in a private debt issuance, marking a significant milestone in its financial journey. However, the company’s ambitious expansion plans…
Startups need funding to grow at a speed that they want. This funding usually comes in the form of venture capital which is raised from VC firms, angel investors and…
