UNAJUA S11 EP3: How do you vet the investment worthiness of blockchain startups? feat. Hope Ditlhakanyane and Nzwisisa Chidembo
Given the proliferation of African blockchain projects seeking VC backing, it's worth considering how to evaluate them for commercial viability.
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This is the final episode of a three-part UNAJUA Series focused on the Blockchain Africa investment opportunity, featuring venture capitalist Hope Ditlhakanyane and venture builder Nzwisisa Chidembo.
In their respective roles at hybrid investor, venture builder and accelerator company, Founders Factory Africa (FFA), Hope and Nzwi have recently collaborated to vet the investment worthiness of two African blockchain tech startups, which eventually landed FFA's backing.
In this episode, Hope and Nzwi share practical approaches to systematically assessing the commercial credentials of startups building in the blockchain space.
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Useful References:
OP-ED: Taking art onto a global stage through digital technology by Andile Masuku (Business Report South Africa)
REPORT: State of the Crypto Industry Report 2021 by Nansen
ARTICLE: The outlook for crypto and blockchain in Africa by Dr Desné Masie (African Business)
PODCAST: ATRUC S2 EP2: Convening 'Blockchain Africa' proponents with Sonya Kuhnel by African Tech Roundup
ARTICLE: The role of cryptocurrencies in sub-Saharan Africa by Bitange Ndemo (Brookings)
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