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How to Build Startups Investors Can’t Ignore

This is not your typical fireside chat on venture capital - it is a masterclass in investor readiness, financial structuring, and building a startup that distrupt the global market.

Thursday: 08 May 2025

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Fireside Chat with Zachariah George

Join us for an unfiltered and insighful conversation with Zachariah George a Wall Street–trained investment banker and co-founder and Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ventures, one of the continent’s iconic early-stage VC funds. With over 150 investments across 25+ African markets, including breakout names like Flutterwave, Yoco, and Kuda, Zach is not just backing founders, he’s helping shape the future of African tech.

In this high-impact session, Zach will break down what it really takes to raise smart capital, structure your business for long-term success, and build a company that investors believe in and customers can’t live without.

Whether you're a first-time founder or deep in your fundraising journey, this is your chance to tap into the insights, strategies, and financial practices that separate great startups from the rest.

This is more than insight, it is a roadmap to building a venture-backable business with substance, scalability, and staying power. Zachariah George does not just speak theory; he has helped shape some of the most iconic African startups through his work at Launch Africa.

If you are ready to master the art of funding, sharpen your financial strategy, and think like a world-class founder, this fireside chat is where your transformation begins.

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Why Attend?

  • Practical Insights: Learn real-world strategies for securing funding and scaling your business from a CEO with firsthand experience.

  • Expert Guidance: Gain valuable advice on what investors look for and how to position your business for sustainable growth.

  • Valuable Connections: Network with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who can support your journey.

  • Immediate Impact: Walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen your business and fundraising approach.

Who Should Attend?

  • Founders and entrepreneurs looking to scale and attract investment.

  • Business owners eager to learn growth strategies from an experienced leader.

  • Startup leaders and executives driving business expansion and financial strategy.

  • Investors and ecosystem builders interested in engaging with high-growth businesses.

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