Ep. 1: Diana Mongare - Getting African Start-Ups Investment Ready

Diana is a rising star when it comes to investment facilitation for SMEs in East Africa. She currently works at Future Africa, where she helps their portfolio companies get investment ready and is also a founding member of the Nairobi Business Angel Network. On this podcast, we explore:

• The Nairobi Business Angel Network (NaiBan)
• The need for a stronger local funding ecosystem
• Capital raising tips for start-ups
• Funding disparity between male and female founders
• Keeping African talent in Africa

Our favourite quote from the podcast:

“The summary of what could be done is as short as less mentorship (for women) and more investments. If we just move away telling them how to do it or how to raise and just give them funding.”

— Diana on bridging the funding disparity between male and female founders.

This podcast is created by Inuka Partners, a talent partner specialising in emerging markets. If you would like to be a guest of have any recommendations please connect with Shaun Mogul, Director and Founder at Inuka.