How to Position Your Business for Equity Financing in Africa (2026 Complete Guide)

How to Position Your Business for Equity Financing in Africa (2026 Complete Guide)

Every entrepreneur dreams of building a business that attracts investors rather than constantly chasing loans or grants. Across Africa, billions of dollars have been invested in startups and high-growth businesses over the past decade, yet only a small percentage of businesses ever secure equity financing. Why? The answer is simple: most businesses are not investment-ready. […]

SME Grant Facility – PLACE Program 2026 (Up to USD 15,000 in Funding for Kenyan SMEs)

SME Grant Facility – PLACE Program 2026 (Up to USD 15,000 in Funding for Kenyan SMEs)

Applications are now open for the SME Grant Facility under the Pastoralism and Livestock Adaptation to Climate Change in Eastern Africa (PLACE) Programme, an initiative designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya that are strengthening climate resilience, improving livestock value chains, and promoting sustainable pastoral livelihoods. The programme is funded by the […]