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The Time is Ripe to Invest in African Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits

According to a recent report by the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, the venture capital and entrepreneurial landscape in Africa is expanding. The value of VC deals in Africa has doubled in just one year to US $ 1.4 bn in 2019 from US$ 0.7 bn in 2018. The significant expansion in the value of …

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An Increasing Number of Venture Capital Funds Are Investing in Women-Led Businesses

The pandemic has disproportionately affected women, in terms of job security, greater layoffs and increased care work. But another big shift that has dealt a blow to women in business is the substantial plummeting in the venture capital funding for women-led startups. In the US, the overall venture capital investments in 2020 are on par …

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how successful partnerships and alliances can help your business grow

A partnership or a strategic alliance is a broad term that encompasses the coming together of two or more businesses to form a new entity or an array of collaboration options for the businesses to independently achieve common strategic goals. A business alliance structure can include joint ventures, franchising, cross-licensing, cross-marketing, and co-manufacturing and can …

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Welcome

Welcome Guidance for Entrepreneurs and Nonprofit Leaders Who Desire High-Impact Partnerships Who Am I? Hi there and welcome to my online home. I’m Olaitan Orie, and I am a  Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising Advisor. I’m the owner of Twelve 48 Consults, a boutique consulting firm that supports for-profit and nonprofit clients seeking high-impact partnerships that …

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