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
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
👇🏾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
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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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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.
👇🏾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
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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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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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.
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
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.
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