According to a survey carried out under GetFundedAfrica in 2019, small and medium sized businesses represent the engine room of economic growth in most developed countries and it’s becoming really obvious that the economic revolution we so much desire in Africa, is not going to come from the public sector.
However, most African companies will not grow sustainably without the support of venture capital. GetFundedAfrica is a venture capital firm focused on channeling venture capital funds to qualified startups and increasing the pipeline of investor ready African companies.
Essentially, being investor ready has different dimensions to it beyond fund raising. GFA does not allude to reinventing the wheel in order to take business to the next level or to execute great ideas. No inherittance, no connections, no back ups.
Just blood, sweat and skills!- this is not to undermine those who would want to build from scratch. – the concept here is about reducing travel time without compromising product outcome by leveraging on the experience of others ahead….. Quick and efficient transfer of experience whereby wisdom acquired over a decade could be captured within months. Again, this is Business Mentoring!
A few weeks ago, we addressed both mentors and mentees’ courage in sacrificing time to give back and to learn. This week, we shall explore why you need to partner with GetFundedAfrica if you wish to give back as a Mentor, or require professional guide as a Mentee.
Business Mentorship under GetFundedAfrica operates on the platform of ‘volunteered relationship’ across continents and industries. The focus however, is African Founders/Entrepreneurs (the Mentees) irrespective of location or area of operation in Africa . The bigger picture is to invariably contribute to the economic development in Africa.
Competitive Advantage
Although, Mentoring can be achieved informally through friends & family, data indicates that it has a higher success rate when managed through an institution within a structure. GFA is a team based organization and our competitive advantage is embedded in what we do, making businesses investor ready from a holistic approach and structure.
We receive and process applications from startups of varied growth stages across Africa and industries requesting for guidance through our mentorship program apart from funds raising,
Smooth Ride with GFA
We are not only committed to ensuring you have a smooth ride during your Mentorship journey with GFA via our onboarding sessions and the guidelines we provide which are not necessarily one-size-fits-all; we are careful not to encroach on your time and convenience.
Our Selection Process
We address concerns and possibilities involving conflict of interest legitimately prior to our recommendation and stay at the back stage to encourage time flexibility, consistency, feedback, and good chemistry.
GFA Community of Startups
Startups in a mentoring relationship as Mentees enjoy increased opportunities of being investor ready, enhanced negotiation standing and what it takes to scale up beyond the shores of your country or location of operation.
GFA Community of Mentors
Gone are the days of deferred rewards for teachers. Onboarded Mentors get added to our community of Mentors to benefit from business opportunities, learn new cultures, and what it takes to scale up beyond the shores of your country or place of business operation.
Mentors as Investors
The creation of a structure that enables interested Mentors explore the possibility of funding, collaborating with other Mentee/Mentor Startups, is currently under consideration by GFA. Finally, we feature all our connections on our media platform and invite them to GFA/VC events
To join our community of Mentors or Mentees, kindly fill out the form
