7 Ways South-East Founders Can Show Their Startup Has Real Traction
Revenue is not the only proof that a startup is gaining ground. These seven signals can help founders demonstrate customer demand, validation, and progress. 1. Paying Customers What it is: Actual customers who have paid for your product or service. Why…
7 Things South-East Founders Should Have Ready Before Applying for Funding
Getting funding is not only about having a good business idea. Many funding programmes assess what a founder has built, how clearly the business is defined, who is behind it, and what the money will be used for. The South East Venture Capital Program…
South-East Startups Need Customers, Not Just Funding
Funding has become one of the most visible measures of startup progress. Founders announce grants, investors celebrate funding rounds, and competitions attract attention with promises of capital. These opportunities matter, but raising money does not…
After First Pitch Competition, SEDC Advances $50million South-East Venture Fund
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has concluded the inaugural pitch competition under its South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP), marking the completion of its first major startup selection exercise as it develops a proposed $50 million…
Spiro’s $215M Raise Shows Africa’s EV Race Is Moving Beyond Hype
African electric vehicle company Spiro has raised $215 million in equity financing to expand its electric mobility and battery-swapping network across the continent. The company operates in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon. It…