A Practical Roadmap to the 7-Step Investment Journey for African Founders
About the Workshop
Getting funding is more than having a great pitch deck. Today's investors - from VCs to DFIs - follow what we call a 7-step process when evaluating African ventures. Founders who understand this journey, its hidden costs, and real timelines are far more likely to close funding successfully.
This workshop is designed for African impact founders who have been operating for 2+ years, have some traction, and are actively preparing for or in the middle of fundraising in sectors such as (but not limited to) Agriculture, Energy, Fintech, Health, and Education.
You'll learn how to:
✓ Navigate the complete 7-step investment process from first contact to closing
✓ Understand what actually happens during due diligence and how long it really takes
✓ Avoid the hidden costs and documentation traps that kill 80% of deals
✓ Position your venture using real case studies from successful African companies
Why Join
Too many African companies with strong traction fail during the fundraising process. Why?
❌ Unrealistic timeline expectations ❌ Unprepared for due diligence requirements ❌ Underestimate legal and advisory costs ❌ Don't understand investor decision-making process
This session gives you the complete roadmap based on real African case studies, so you can fundraise strategically rather than hoping for the best.
Case Studies Featured
📊 Twiga Foods (Kenya) - How they navigated Series A through C funding 📊 Yoco (South Africa) - Growth equity journey and investor relations Real processes, actual timelines, documented lessons learned
Agenda (90 Minutes)
00:00–00:05 | Welcome & Workshop Objectives (SIC)
00:05–00:25 | The 7-Step Investment Journey Framework (Dr. Mwangi)
00:25–00:40 | Hidden Costs & Hard Truths: What No One Tells You
00:40–00:55 | Case Study Deep Dive: Twiga Foods & Yoco Journeys
00:55–01:10 | TBC Breakout Sessions:
Room A: Timeline & Cost Planning Lab
Room B: Documentation Checklist Workshop
01:10–01:25 | Practical Tools Sharing: Your Investment Readiness Pack
01:25–01:30 | Next Steps & Impact Readiness Program Preview (SIC)
About Smart Impact Consult
We are a consulting social enterprise advancing impact investment, impact reporting, and investment readiness in Africa.
We reinvest 15% of revenues into grassroots nonprofits improving education access.
In 2024, we launched the Young Africans in Impact Investing (YAII) Network and Fund to back youth-led circular economy and AI projects.
By 2028, YAII aims to empower 10,000 young Africans for next-gen leadership in Africa's investment ecosystem.
This workshop is part of our Capital Ignition Series - a 5-part program preparing Africa's most promising ventures to become truly investor-ready.
What You'll Get
📋 Investment Journey Timeline Template 📋 Documentation Checklist (legal, financial, impact) 📋 Case Study Summary Pack (Twiga & Yoco insights) 📋 Investor Outreach Email Templates (T & C's apply)
Registration
Free for a limited time - Register now to secure your spot and receive pre-workshop materials.
Note: This workshop is designed for serious founders. Please only register if you can attend or send a team member on your behalf.
Contact
Smart Impact Consult regina@smartimpactconsult.com