In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, tech startups are emerging at an unprecedented rate. While these ventures hold immense potential for disruptive innovation and substantial returns, they also face significant risks, making due diligence crucial. Conducting thorough due diligence helps investors make informed decisions and enables tech startups to identify potential pitfalls and […]
Angel investing is a global phenomenon, and there are numerous jurisdictions worldwide that support and encourage angel investing. Determining the ideal jurisdiction for angel investing is subjective and depends on various factors, including personal preferences, industry focus, network accessibility, and specific investment opportunities. Conducting thorough research and seeking professional advice are recommended to make informed […]
In angel investing, legal expertise plays a pivotal role in determining the success of an investment. While angel investors may question the need for legal considerations, it is crucial to understand that engaging a lawyer with specific experience in startup financing and securities law is essential in navigating the complex landscape of angel investing. Building […]
Happy Holidays! As we end another year, it’s time to reflect on all that we have accomplished and look ahead to the future. This year has been filled with challenges and triumphs, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work together to progress and achieve our goals. In this wrap-up, we will look back […]
If you are an angel investor and are keen to participate in Africa’s boom in the Startups space, you must wonder how startups are valued. Based on data from Africa: The Big Deal, it has taken just 7 weeks for African startups to raise their first USD 1bln in 2022, and in some instances, with valuations, […]
Viktoria Business Angels Network is pleased to announce participation in a USD 350,000 seed investment round into Kenyan founded technology holding company Mesozi Group. The investment will go directly into the flagship subsidiary and product, MarketForce 360, to maximize on their recent momentum by enhancing the product to unlock new revenue streams and building the […]
ManPro CEO, Linus Wahome, at a client’s site ViKtoria Business Angels Network is pleased to announce the close of USD 200,000 investment into Kenyan founded startup ManPro Systems Limited. The investment is structured in two tranches with the initial USD 20,000 accessible immediately and the balance pegged on performance. Together with Pangea Angels, VBAN have […]
What is your personal background? I’m a Kenyan citizen first and foremost. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil & Structural engineering and masters in project planning and management from the University of Nairobi. My work experience has largely being in the real estate sector and What made you want to become an Angel Investor? […]
We had the pleasure to travel to South Africa Cape Town courtesy of VC4A for the annual Africa Early Stage Investment Summit (AESIS), which was at the magnificent and breathtaking city of Cape Town (it was my first time so…). It’s an investor only event, which brings together key ecosystem stakeholders from across the continent […]
What is your personal background? I was born and raised on the East Coast of America. My family and I had lived in Chicago for 15 years before coming to Kenya in 2015. I earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. After leaving corporate […]