Episode #14: VC Investing in Africa, Deep Tech and the Hard Sciences with Osayi Igharo
Description
Deep tech and hard science ventures are not something typically associated with Africa. However, pioneering founders and investors are starting to create and fund companies in AI, quantum computing, genomics, and other verticals traditionally found in the US and Europe.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Managing Director Osayi Igharo of Ripple VC about his deep tech investment focus in Africa, what he looks for when investing in this area, and his thoughts on the development of advanced technology in Africa.
Key points in the episode:
🚀 Propelling Africa to the forefront of the global tech sector
💸 Funding startups outside of fintech, and what to look for in founders
💪 The resiliency and tenacity of African entrepreneurs
🏭 Africa as an extremely attractive location for manufacturers
🔎 Finding LPs for African funds
🇺🇸 Funding African startups as a Silicon Valley investor
🧬 Africa getting a seat at the table at deep tech and the importance of African contribution to the pool of knowledge in genomics
If you are a founder in the deep tech space or are looking to get involved in the space as an investor, please feel free to reach out to Osayi through LinkedIn or Twitter.
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