Raising Capital an African Founder

​Funding the Build: Raising Capital as an African Founder

​Building a great startup is one thing. Finding the right capital to take it to the next level is another.

​Join Builders Collective Africa for an engaging panel conversation exploring what it really takes for African founders to raise capital, become investor-ready, build meaningful investor relationships, and navigate the funding ecosystem.

​We’ll hear directly from founders and ecosystem professionals about their experiences, lessons, challenges, and practical advice for founders preparing to raise.

​What we'll discuss

• ​What investors look for in African startups

• ​How founders can prepare before approaching investors

• ​Building relationships with investors

• ​Common fundraising mistakes founders should avoid

• ​Navigating the African venture capital ecosystem

• ​Alternative ways to fund and grow a startup

• ​What founders can do when traditional funding isn't immediately available

​🎙️ Panelists

​Destiny Agbanimu — CEO, Eridan City
Ugoo Chukwunyelu — CEO & Co-Founder, Shopzab
Salim Yusuf — Dream VC Fellow

​🎤 Moderator: Daniel Udofa — Founder, Builders Collective Africa

​📅 Friday, 25 September 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM WAT
💻 Online

​Whether you're already fundraising, preparing to raise, or simply trying to understand how startup funding works, this session is for you.

​Come with your questions. Leave with practical insights you can apply to your next funding conversation.