Latest Funding Opportunities Ep.2

Weekly roundup for Blitz

Your Idea’s Great. So Why Aren’t They Listening? 🤔

👇🏾In this Edition * 🧠 Community Session Recap * Events Open to All * Members Only Event * Beta Mode New Season Announcement * Ecosystem Updates 🧠 Community Session Recap: Building the Right Marketing System In May, we hosted an insightful community session focused on Marketing 101 for African startups. Priscilla Ogbu and Adebayo Ademola opened the

Latest Funding Opportunities Ep. 1

Weekly Roundup from Blitz

Startup marketing shouldn't be this hard...

👇🏾In this Edition * Founder's Notes * Community Session Invitation * Ecosystem Updates 📮 Founder's Notes: Why Marketing Feels So Hard (And What to Do About It) Marketing is tough for startups, of course. There’s no way around it. You’re juggling building your product, setting up your operations,

This Might Be the Most Underrated Part of Your Startup Strategy… 💥

👇🏾In this Edition * 📮Founders Notes * Startup Law for African Founders * Beta Collective Community Membership * Ecosystem Updates 📮 Founder's Notes: Legaaaaalllllll..... You’re busy building your startup, validating your product, and chasing down customers and investors. You’re thinking MVP, market fit, and fundraising—not contracts, IP protection, or legal

Essential skills for Today’s Changemakers

💡“people who solve problems must somehow first arrive at the belief that they can solve problems”. Have you ever found yourself thinking, “How do people actually make a real difference in the world?” Well, It’s not about being born with something extra, It’s about learning and building the

Think like a Changemaker: How to cultivate the social entrepreneurial mindset

When I think of a social entrepreneur, I picture someone who just can't sit still when they see something wrong in the world. They don’t wait around for someone else to step in. They spot a problem, and instead of pointing fingers, they’re already brainstorming solutions

Don’t Let Legal Confusion Derail Your Startup!

👇🏾In this Edition * Community Session Invite * Ecosystem Updates Community Updates from The Beta Collective Community by Priscilla Invitation to Startup Law 101: African Founder Edition If you're building a startup, getting your legal foundations right early on can save you from major headaches later. That’s why we’

How to pitch a new idea to investors in 10 simple steps

Pitching to investors is hard, trying to convince someone else other than yourself that your idea is worth betting on is tough. The truth is, investors hear pitches all the time, and most of them don’t get funding.  Your idea can be solid but it needs to be communicated

3 key things to know before seeking funding as a founder

Securing funding is one of the biggest milestones for any startup founder—but it can also be one of the most challenging. Whether you’re looking for your first investor or preparing for your next big funding round, knowing what to expect (and how to prepare) can make all the

Social Entrepreneurship & Securing Funding 🌍🚀

👇🏾In this Edition * Founder's Notes: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur * Community Session Recap * Beta Collective Community Membership * Ecosystem Updates 📮 Founder's Notes: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur This edition founders note was written by Olamidayo You are capable of creating meaningful impact—if you give

Step Into Your Power: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur

You are capable of creating meaningful impact—if you give yourself permission. The greatest barrier to living a life of purpose as a social entrepreneur often isn’t lack of resources or ideas. It’s the voice—internal or external—that says, “You can’t.” And most often, that voice

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💪🏾 How We're Powering Africa's Next Generation of Innovators

When we envisioned The Beta Collective, we set out to become a catalyst for African innovation—a place where bright minds could connect, experiment, and build solutions with genuine impact.

Lessons Learned: Blitz from Whiteboard to Tomorrow's Launch 🚀

👇🏾In this Edition * Founder's Notes: From Whiteboard to Launch * Blitz Launch Update * Community Update * Ecosystem Updates 📮 Founder's Notes A behind-the-scenes look at how we brought Blitz to life, from ideation to launching a landing page. When I started working on Blitz, it stemmed from a clear

20 Fundraising Terminologies every founder should know

Have you ever attended a startup webinar or listened to an investor discussion and felt completely lost in the conversation? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many early-stage entrepreneurs find startup funding terminology overwhelming. With so many unfamiliar terms being tossed around, it’s easy to feel like

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💸 The Funding Struggle is Real. We Get It.

So you put in the work. You polish your pitch deck, send out cold emails to “global investors,” and wait—hoping for a response that never comes. And then, you realize the truth: many of these so-called global investors don’t actually fund African startups.

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How We Build Our Metrics at the Beta Collective 🌍

As a startup, your whole existence is one big hypothesis…lol. You have to find some way to measure your progress and the metrics you chose can be dependent on stage.

AU-EU Youth Entrepreneurship Grant: Call for proposals

Are you a young person in Africa with a burning passion to make a difference in your community? Do you believe in the power of entrepreneurship to transform lives and build a brighter future? Then apply for the youth entrepreneurship grants (€30,000-€50,000) specifically aimed at supporting youth-led

🗞️ The Power of Community in Your Startup Journey 🌳

When we think about building a startup or what it takes to be a great founder, the usual ingredients come to mind: a great idea, a talented team, and access to capital. But the critical factor of community often gets overlooked.

Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award (€25,000 prize)

Are you a women-led enterprise building sustainable solutions in health or food security? This is your moment! Across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, we’re seeking 15 women who are ready to scale their ideas and create sustainable change. If you’re working on innovative solutions

Setting Goals That Work 🚀

Welcome to 2025 Planning Season🎊 👇🏾In this Edition * Founder's Notes * Introducing Community Sessions * Ecosystem Updates - New Unicorn Alert 📮 Founder's Notes I’ve been told I can no longer say “Happy New Year” since we’re well into January, so instead, let me officially welcome you

🌟Transforming Employee Welfare & Key Updates from Africa's Startup Ecosystem 🌟

👇🏾In this Edition * Founder spotlight * Ecosystem pulse 🌟 Founder Spotlight: Lekan Olude - Revolutionizing Employee Benefits in Africa 🌟 This week’s Founder Spotlight shines on Lekan Olude, the visionary founder of Motherboard, a platform transforming employee welfare by aggregating vendors to provide employees with flexible, company-funded benefits like healthcare, transportation, food,

3 micro-grants to ignite your entrepreneurial journey in 2024!

Are you struggling to secure funding for your brilliant business idea? Don't let limited resources hold you back! Here are three fantastic micro-grant opportunities that could be the launchpad you need: 1. The Freed Fellowship : Apply today for a $2500 business grant. This program goes the extra mile

Call for Applications: Bingwa PLUS - Empowering Young Health Champions

Are you a young African health champion with a vision to transform your community? The Africa CDC, in partnership with GIZ and YouthHubAfrica, is thrilled to announce the Bingwa PLUS initiative. This program is designed to empower young leaders like you to address critical health challenges and create lasting impact.