Equity Merchants

Equity Merchants dives deep into various issues around investing in African startups. We’ll cover topics such as conducting due diligence, employee stock options, and valuation. If you’re looking to understand venture capital from an African ...more

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September 28, 2022 00:44:38
Handling the legal aspect of your startup with Odunoluwa Longe, Co-Founder TLP Advisory and DIY Law

Handling the legal aspect of your startup with Odunoluwa Longe, Co-Founder TLP Advisory and DIY Law

Odunoluwa Longe is the Co-Founder and Partner of TLP Advisory as well as a Co-Founder at DIY Law, a legal tech startup that provides...

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August 17, 2022 00:56:52
Oui Capital's Olu Oyinsan on the venture capital business model, standing out to VCs, getting a job in venture capital, and term sheet basics.

Oui Capital's Olu Oyinsan on the venture capital business model, standing out to VCs, getting a job in venture capital, and term sheet basics.

A few weeks ago, Nigerian VC firm, Oui Capital announced the launch of its second fund – The Oui Capital Mentor’s Fund. interestingly, one...

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August 10, 2022 00:41:48
Jack Knellinger and Loraine Achar shares Capria Ventures' investment thesis, choosing local fund managers, getting capital to unrepresented demographies, and Capria Ventures' ideal founder.

Jack Knellinger and Loraine Achar shares Capria Ventures' investment thesis, choosing local fund managers, getting capital to unrepresented demographies, and Capria Ventures' ideal founder.

This week on Equity Merchants, we have two guests – Jack Knellinger and Loraine Achar.  Jack is the Co-founder and a Partner at Capria...

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August 03, 2022 00:31:02
Aruwa Capital Management's Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes on the need to invest in female founders, experience raising funds as a woman, when startups are ready for VC investment, and Aruwa Capital's value to startups.

Aruwa Capital Management's Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes on the need to invest in female founders, experience raising funds as a woman, when startups are ready for VC investment, and Aruwa Capital's value to startups.

Welcome to another episode of Equity Merchants. Our guest today is Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes. Adesuwa is the Managing Partner and Founder of Aruwa Capital...

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July 20, 2022 00:49:36
Ajim Capital's Eunice Ajim on quitting Apple, choosing a co-founder, biggest mistakes startup founders make, and backing ambitious African founders.

Ajim Capital's Eunice Ajim on quitting Apple, choosing a co-founder, biggest mistakes startup founders make, and backing ambitious African founders.

Today on Equity Merchants, our guest is Eunice Ajim, the Founding Partner of Ajim Capital. Before starting Ajim Capital, Eunice was the founder of...

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July 13, 2022 00:49:36
Metis Capital Partners' Gideon Dada on moving from investment banking to venture capital, entrepreneurs that should avoid VC funding, and why fintech gets the most funding.

Metis Capital Partners' Gideon Dada on moving from investment banking to venture capital, entrepreneurs that should avoid VC funding, and why fintech gets the most funding.

In October 2021, Gideon Dada received a message from a recruiter on LinkedIn. The recruiter was looking to hire someone to join the team...

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