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Cameroon Startup Challenge 2012
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7 May 2012Across the continent, startup competitions have been giving forward-thinking entrepreneurs the opportunity to claim seed capital for developing the most innovative and status quo-breaking concepts. This year, ActivSpaces is proud to be involved in Cameroon’s first open challenge for technology-based startups organized by Sanaga Ventures and VC4Africa. Sanaga Ventures, VC4Africa and ActivSpaces invariably have the [...]
An ActivSpaces Story: Kiss of Light
14 Dec 2011“Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.” -Anne Frank When I first came to Buea to join ActivSpaces, a night walk through the suburban residential areas revealed one outstanding insight: the paths stretched out into total darkness. It was only a matter of time before I heard the accounts [...]
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Activ Insights: Introducing Invested Development
27 Nov 2011Following last month’s investor live chat with Dariu Trueb of Ringier Africa & Kitendo Capital, we’re pleased to welcome Christina Tamer and Sean Smith of Invested Development, a Boston-based, impact-focused, seed-stage investment firm with its sights set on African innovators. Invested Development targets emerging markets with risk capital investments in the most innovative alternative energy [...]
Welcome to ActivSpaces‘ premier Activ Insights session. Tonight we’re going to be talking to Dariu Trueb, a representative from one of Europe’s leading media corporations, Ringier AG. Dariu will be expounding on Ringier’s plans for Africa and their goals for Cameroon. Dariu will also be presenting Kitendo Capital, a venture capital firm, and outlining impact investments. [...]
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