29: How to Make Sure You Don't Miss Out on The Best Deals as An Investor

27-12-2023 • 8 mins

In this episode, the host discusses the importance of not missing out on the best investment opportunities in African tech startups. She shares examples of successful companies like Airbnb and emphasizes the need for investors to keep moving forward and explore the numerous opportunities available. The host also highlights the factors she considers before making investment decisions, including her ability to provide value to the founders. She explains that investing in Africa is less risky due to the proven success of certain investment models. Additionally, she discusses the challenges of competition and the importance of working closely with founders to provide support and guidance.

Takeaways

- Investors should strive to not miss out on the best investment opportunities in African tech startups.

- Factors to consider before investing include the ability to provide value to the founders and a clear understanding of the problem and solution.

- Investing in Africa is less risky due to the proven success of certain investment models.

- Competition can make it challenging to determine the success of an investment.

- Founders need support in areas such as fundraising, talent acquisition, and mindset development.

- Having someone who understands and supports founders' challenges is crucial for their success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Not Missing Out on Deals

01:17 Factors to Consider Before Investing

03:11 Investing in Africa: Less Risky but Still Challenging

04:03 Competition and Working with Founders