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Why Africa's Growth Capital Gap Is Wide Open - Natalie Kolbe (Norrsken22)
Africa receives roughly 1% of global venture capital, yet it has the youngest population on earth and digital adoption that is leapfrogging legacy infrastructure. So why does growth-stage capital remain so scarce?
Natalie Kolbe of Norrsken22 explains why the gap sits between seed funds and buyout-style private equity, where only a handful of African-based funds can write $5 to $50 million checks. The conversation covers how a private equity mindset has to adapt to venture risk and valuations, and why tech businesses growing monthly can grow into multiples that look eye-watering on day one. It…
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