Churn is probably one of the most critical metrics founders need to pay attention to, as it largely determines the outcome of a company. But what does this term mean, and how can startups prevent churn? Customer churn also referred to as customer attrition or customer defection, is defined as…

Churn is probably one of the most critical metrics founders need to pay attention to, as it largely determines the outcome of a company. But what does this term mean, and how can startups prevent churn? Customer churn also referred to as customer attrition or customer defection, is defined…

The path of an entrepreneur can be a solitary one in its early years. At this point, entrepreneurs take on numerous roles from engineering to sales to operations and in some cases financier. But as with every great story, there comes a point where the lone hero must invite others…

This month on Series V, we share our view on due diligence. Rounds are closing faster than ever across the VC space, with firms like California-based First Round Capital noting that the entire funding process from the first contact to term sheet signing has shrunk from 90 days in 2004…

As we get into the year and grapple with how to manage the pandemic and its effects, many founders are busy trying to get their companies back on track and make up for COVID-induced losses. Let’s talk about the great white sharks. Great White Sharks are the largest predatory fish…

2020 has been an unprecedented year with the spread of the COVID 19 Pandemic and the pivotal peaceful #ENDSARS protests to demand an end to police brutality and extrajudicial killings in Nigeria. Sadly these protests were marred by violent riots and the brutal killing of innocent young Nigerians. May their…

Listen as Kola Aina and Kayode Oyewole share their origin stories and a bit about how we make investments based on the connections with the founders and our belief in the problem they’re solving.

“Try dey take care of yourself; problems no dey finish” — Anonymous

We have spent the last 3+ years making early bets on companies building the future of Africa. Today, despite the reality of the current COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching 2nd and 3rd order social and economic effects, our convictions haven’t changed as we believe that this pandemic makes a stronger…