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The Women Founders Venture Capital Is Missing

Aurora Ventures' Bella Ghassemi-Smith on hidden deal flow, first institutional checks, and building credibility across emerging markets

Yassin El Hardouz
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8/10/2026
Why African Venture Capital Must Engineer Its Own Liquidity
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Why African Venture Capital Must Engineer Its Own Liquidity

Launch Africa Ventures’ Natnael Asmerom on fundraising, exits, LP trust, portfolio scale, and the Gulf-Africa corridor

Yassin El Hardouz
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8/6/2026
Thumbnail Liquidity From Day Zero Segun Cole
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African Startups Should Think About Liquidity From Day Zero

Maasai CEO Segun Cole explains why founders should plan for exits early, build relationships with acquirers, and treat liquidity as a core part of startup strategy.

Yassin El Hardouz
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Chaimae Elfathi
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6/10/2026

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