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Are a lot of African fintechs getting tech right, but fin wrong?

Good at tech, bad at fin. Unfortunately, this turns out to be true more often than you’d expect. One of the long-standing misconceptions...

8 Reasons 2023 will be a Great Vintage Year for East African Fintech (and 4 Reasons it Won't Be)

Many of you have heard me talk about my admiration for the East African tech ecosystem. For Nairobi in particular, there aren’t many...

Kinyungu Ventures acquired by Verdant Frontiers

I’m excited to announce that Kinyungu Ventures — along with our portfolio of 5 fintech investments — has been acquired by Verdant...

Who’s Writing $25–75k Checks for Early-Stage Kenyan Companies?

Over the last 6 months, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to discover many organizations with the conviction to write early-stage $25–75k...

5 Things I’ve Learned about “Investing in Africa”

I’ve been asked a lot of questions about investing in Africa over the years by international investors. One basic question: where do you...

New Research calls for Changes to Cut-and-Paste VC Strategy In Africa

Kinyungu Ventures Research calls for Changes to Cut-and-paste VC Strategy In Africa Paper recommends investment structures and approaches...

For Such a Time as This

Plenty has been written on COVID-19, and I’ve read more than I care to admit. I won’t add to those voices. Today, I’m actually writing to...

3 Reasons Not To Become a VC

After 10 years of corporate life and 10 years of entrepreneurial life, I’m now in the process of transitioning into a new role: impact...

If a VC Fund Were Run Like a Lean Start-Up

Earlier this year, a wise VC mentor with 20 years experience pulled me aside and told me something that had me screaming in my mind....

Advice for Entrepreneurs: Don’t Listen to Generic Advice

Shoot. I just broke my own rule. I shared a piece of advice that’s a blanket statement for everyone. If you don’t mind the obvious...

Impact Investing: 5 Reasons We’re Starting in Kenya

If you could start impact investing anywhere in Africa, where would you start? We’re starting in Kenya — here’s 5 reasons why. 1. Kenya...

Nairobi Tech Ecosystem Pivots to 2.0

Beyond the hype, tech ecosystems are massive drivers of economic growth. Success begets more success, talent attracts talent, and entire...

Starting a New Business? 4 Things to Do & to Avoid

“I’ve got a great idea. Where should I start?” [Jan 2023 Note: I wrote this more than 5 years ago, and reading it again now, it’s not too...