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Sep 2022
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Are African startups getting the funding...

Bbc World Service
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Africa is the most entrepreneurial continent according to the African Development Bank. And sometimes it seems like everyone is talking about starting a business or a side hustle. But starting a business and having it succeed are two separate things. As many as 80% of new businesses fail due to lack of funding according to investment advisors Shikana Group. So, are new businesses getting the funding they need? And what can entrepreneurs do to make sure their venture attracts investment?

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