This programme is by Viridian, an impact agency that designs and delivers programmes for early-stage entrepreneurs, investors and entrepreneur support organisations across Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
After working with startup founders and hubs from across the continent and running the African Angel Academy for the past four years, we’ve realised there is a knowledge and support gap in terms of the last mile of fundraising. This programme is designed to benefit both entrepreneurs and angels, saving them valuable time and easing the investment process.
We understand the African entrepreneurial journey
The Viridian team has worked with 1000+ startups and SMMEs from across the continent, helping them to refine their business models and product/ service, grow their customer base, and get ready to secure investment and grow.
We have 45+ years of combined experience working in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and have a continent-wide network of experts that we partner with for specialised support.
We understand early-stage investors and have a broad network of African angel investors
We’ve trained 700+ African angel investors from 23 countries over the past 3 years through the African Angel Academy, and have relationships with 40+ local angel networks. The Raise Ready course instructors, Viridian’s directors, are angel investors and impact investing/ innovative finance experts.
