Expert Dojo's Ajani Windsor-Areago on how investors in Africa think about exits and the importance of storytelling in the fundraising process.

April 05, 2023 00:41:14
Expert Dojo's Ajani Windsor-Areago on how investors in Africa think about exits and the importance of storytelling in the fundraising process.
Equity Merchants
Expert Dojo's Ajani Windsor-Areago on how investors in Africa think about exits and the importance of storytelling in the fundraising process.

Apr 05 2023 | 00:41:14

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Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Show Notes

Many startups fail to reach the Series A round and Expert Dojo, a venture capita firm based in helps its founders with growth strategies that ensure they reach the Series A round. 

On this episode of Equity Merchants, we're joined by Ajani Windsor-Areago, a Venture Partner at Expert Dojo. Ajani began his career investing in startups at Platform Capital, an Africa-based VC that has invested in startups across Latin America and Africa. 

We talk about a range of topics including his thoughts on funding fintech startups, the importance of storytelling for founders, and how African VCs think about exits. 

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