![]() ![]() ![]() If you compare them to countries like China and India, you will see many similarities in the primary elements that made those countries grow fast. Also, most of the indices for rapid growth are present in these economies. ![]() Wherever money flows, attention follows and vice versa. First, money and attention work hand-in-hand. Speaking of untold stories, most reports about African tech revolve around Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt. As for what genre it will fall under, I don’t know yet. And this “book” will talk about how Africa’s challenges, from gatekeepers to governments and culture, are either helping them grow or stopping them. But I think, based on my experience, its title would be something like “The Land of Unrealised Potential.” There are many untold stories about what founders and other people are building on this continent. V A: If you were going to write a book about Africa’s tech ecosystem based on your experience, what would its title be, and what genre would it fall under? And finally, I’m the Head of Investments at Launch Africa’s Fund II. At the same time, I advise founders on the various stages of their journey as they scale and gain clarity on how they want to build their businesses. I also see myself as a connector between venture capital and founders that need it. I have a podcast that speaks to change makers and people doing great things in Africa, either as founders or as C-Suite executives. V.A: Tell us your name and a little about what you do. In an exclusive interview with Ventures Africa, Uwem Uwemakpan, Head of Investments at Launch Africa, a leading pan-African VC, discusses the future of African tech, its challenges and solutions. ![]() How big will African tech become? Will it be big enough to spearhead Africa’s economic revolution or get stuck in a hype cycle? If the former is true, how will it happen? ![]()
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