State Of The Markets – H1 2024
Over the two years after the global pandemic, there has been a significant change in the VC landscape with a contraction in the number of deals being made. However, 2024 specifically has shown that there
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State Of The Markets – H2 2023
We have witnessed a rise in GenAI use-cases and the attendant shift of global VC attention to investing in the industry. We share a brief overview of the overall landscape (global), and then provide a
Tech Development in Africa
Today, technology is driving global growth; continents that were left behind in past stages of the industrial revolution are now thriving. Africa is a continent endowed with countries rich in culture, natural and human resources.
Startup Incubation
Incubation helps Startup founders find their feet, learn the ropes, and understand the involved in their companies. Recently, a slew of new businesses have sprung up, each with an issue to address or a service
Startup Equity: What you should know
In business, equity is the value share of the company. It indicates a person’s ownership claim in any organization in which they have shares, regardless of the percentage. Startup equity is important, and everyone wants
Guaranteeing a Startup Success
You’d do it if you could go into business for yourself with a 100% certainty of success, right? If you could expand your business while knowing that every risk you took will pay off, you
The Big Question: Is now the right time to start a company?
Are Recessions a great time to start a company? Costs are low (every vendor is thrilled to have a new business), and if you can get people to buy when money is tight, you’ve really
Pacer Ventures launches Pacer Labs to support digital acceleration in Africa.
Sub-Saharan Africa venture firm Pacer Ventures is set to further unlock the power of digital transformation in Africa with the launch of Pacer Labs, a software development firm born to support the African digital ecosystem
African Giants: The Top four(4) ‘Tech Unicorns’ in Africa worth knowing.
From revolutionizing the money market to giving access to education for millions of people, Africa tech companies have sought to carve their niche in the world. The word “Unicorn” is used to describe a privately
Tips for Building a Better Network
Building networks is important early in one’s career as a founder when you’re trying to establish that start-up—to solicit guidance, advice, pitching, learning about investment options, and actually secure funds. Anyone can network, but the
The Three(3) “must-haves” in Crafting a Perfect Startup Pitch
The idea of pitching your business to experienced investors can be quite daunting compared to other types of pitches with slightly different nuances. You are standing in front of the people who can look right
5 Steps to pitch to a VC
Getting funding for your startup can be very tasking but there are VCs to assist, all you have to do is to get them. How? Give out the right information in the right manner and
What startups should know about Venture Capital
Capital is essential to drive growth or begin for start-ups. Start-ups should therefore know when to seek external investment from investors as Venture Capitalists and understand their ways and how they work, as it can
Pacer Ventures launches Founders Clinic
Pacer Ventures launches PV Founders Clinic to support early stage enterprises and their founding teams with a view of building investment worthy startups. The PV Founders Clinic sessions will be anchored by Pacer Ventures leadership
The Role Of African VCs In The “New-Normal”
The past 7 months have ushered in a new way of living, working and doing business across the world. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced everyone to adjust in some way, bringing real changes to people’s
Pacer Ventures launches operations
Pacer Ventures LLC recently announced its presence in the African venture capital space through a number of publications including Bloomberg, Nasdaq, Marketscreener, Marketwatch, Techmoran, Altassets, Privateequitywire, SwedenStarups and Benzinga. These publications highlighted our ambition to