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Joined January 2018
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Everyone’s chasing unicorn status. But what if the smarter move for us in Africa is aiming for a $20M acquisition?
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The wait is finally over and we are super excited!
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Every founder doubts what they’re building at some point. You’ll have days where nothing makes sense, when growth slows down, users churn, feedback sucks to hear. Just don't quit and stick with it long enough to figure it all out.
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You can be this close to closing a major funding round until your investors take a deeper look at the cap table, and it turns out that you have outdated convertible notes with unclear terms....
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Fintech takes some knocks but still most-funded sector of African tech disruptafrica.com/2025/03/19…
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This is the best time in history to build.
AI, tools, distribution: it’s all easier than ever.
Call a friend, meet up, start building.
You don’t have much to lose.
Worst case you learn something.
Best case you build something that changes your life.
So please bet on yourself and build a startup.
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I wrote a 20,000 Notion word guide on Personal Finance for Startup Founders
Covers raising venture capital, hiring your early team, taxes, how much to pay people, selling secondaries & exiting your company
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“Deep Tech startups often get a bad rap for being “high-risk” or “too slow”. Data does not prove this thesis; research from McKinsey and also our own analysis in investments data debug this misconception, proving that Deep Tech companies are equally or even faster than others in terms of funding speed and they gradually de-risk over time, with failure rates aligning closely to those of regular tech startups as they mature. They also boast greater capital efficiency in the early and growth stages, delivering a stronger ROI compared to regular tech ventures.”
- Mustafa Torun, Senior Data Scientist at @Invest_NL
According to the 2025 European Deep Tech Report, nearly 1 in 3 VC euros now go to Deep Tech startups. Why? Because the fundamentals are strong:
– Less susceptible to hype cycles (down 28% vs. regular tech’s 60%)
– Strong defensibility through IP and CapEx moats
– Comparable failure rates and exit timelines to regular tech
But founders still face challenges—particularly in translating breakthrough science into clear customer value. Valuation in Deep Tech must reflect both technical risk and market readiness.
Report produced by @walden_catalyst, @lakestarvc, @dealroomco and @hellotmrc.
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Founders, don’t let your cap table block your future liquidity!
Messy cap tables kill secondary sales, complicate exits, & weaken founder incentives. Too many investors, dead equity, & over-dilution create serious roadblocks.
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Are you a first-time founder setting up your company and struggling with creating an accurate cap table?
Raise AI can guide you through the initial setup, ensuring that equity allocations are fair and transparent.
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Waiting days for a lawyer or consultant? No need.
Raise AI gives you instant answers on cap tables, fundraising, dilution, and ownership structuring, so you can make decisions faster and smarter.
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Who is Raise AI for?
✅ Founders raising funds
✅ Startups managing complex equity structures
✅ Investors cleaning up portfolios
✅ CFOs structuring financing rounds
If equity feels messy, we’ll help you fix it. 🚀 raise.africa/ai
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If you’re thinking- we’ll figure out our cap table when we raise a big round; you’re already behind.
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You can be this close to closing a major funding round until your investors take a deeper look at the cap table, and it turns out that you have outdated convertible notes with unclear terms....
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Momentum is everything for startups.
If you’re not asking how to move faster, you’re probably falling behind.
Execution beats perfection every time.
Waiting around for the “right” moment is how startups die.
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“I’ll Worry About Equity Later.” Big mistake.
If you put off thinking about:
🚩 Cap table structure
🚩 Employee stock options
🚩 Investor terms
By the time you care, it'll be too late.
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1 equity mistake that I see most? Founders giving away too much, too early.
🚩 Signing deals without understanding long-term dilution
🚩 Raising on bad terms just to get money in the bank
🚩 Not structuring vesting properly and losing co-founder equity
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