Off with a Bang! The much anticipated Investor Talks launched earlier this month. Led by CFA Kenneth Legesi of Ortus Africa Capital, this space aims to provide knowledge on building and investing in the local capital pools to drive growth. […]
KENNETH LEGESI, CEO / CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER , ORTUS AFRICA CAPITAL Investor Talks returned with more jam-packed content offering insight into the venture capital ecosystem in Africa. Kenneth Legesi (London and Ugandan-based Venture capitalist) hosted an experienced panel of Lydia […]
Gender lens Investing in Sub- Saharan Africa Key findings and actionable takeaways from a landscape research within the Gender lens eco- system. Ortus Africa Capital (OAC) together with Gray Matters Capital coLABS conducted a landscape research to identify gender […]
There are growing amounts of capital coming to African startup ecosystem with 2021 likely to be the largest ever in funding rece. Per the Digest Africa VC Index, there is a 30% YoY growth in deals (469 deals, September 30 […]
Ugandan e-logistics platform ridelink raises US$150k in pre-seed funding Founded in 2017, Ridelink operates an e-logistics platform developed to connect small and medium sized enterprises to a network of transport operators at the tap of a button. The company has […]
Assessing Uganda’s Proposed Fintech Regulatory Sandbox Framework In this edition, we analyze the proposed minimum capital requirements proposed under the regulations and whether they will facilitate growth of the fintech industry if preserved in the current form. In undertaking this […]
PROPOSED FINTECH MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS IN UGANDA: KILLING THE GOOSE In this edition, we analyze the proposed minimum capital requirements proposed under the regulations and whether they will facilitate growth of the fintech industry if preserved in the current form. […]
