Panache Ventures, Canada’s primary early-stage venture capital fund, in collaboration with Kora, a pan-African payment gateway, has organized an event to educate African tech leaders on venture capital, aiming to stimulate technological innovation and investment opportunities throughout Africa.
The joint effort sought to foster connections, exchange ideas, and prepare startups for venture capital (VC) funding in the region.
Attended by over 100 tech founders and leaders from diverse industries, the event served as a hub for idea exchange, partnership formation, and exploration of growth opportunities.
The host, Kora’s CEO Dickson Nsofor, emphasized the event’s significance in nurturing startups poised to reshape Africa’s technology landscape through partnerships and mentorship.
Nsofor highlighted Kora’s commitment to supporting tech founders and startups, noting the firm’s role in driving innovation and economic growth in Africa.
He emphasized the collaboration between Panache Ventures and Kora as a reflection of their shared vision to empower tech founders and fuel Africa’s dynamic startup ecosystem.
Nsofor stressed the importance of partnerships, mentorship, and community building in unlocking Africa’s immense potential and propelling it toward a future characterized by innovation and prosperity.