Haïle Amegashie on Investing in African Startups as a Former Founder | Beyond the Pivot Podcast Ep. 9

In this exciting episode of Beyond the Pivot, we sit down with Haïle Amegashie, an investor at Breega, a $75 million venture capital fund focused on early-stage startups in Africa. With experience as an entrepreneur-turned-VC, Haïle shares his journey from building startups to investing in the next generation of African founders.Breega is not just a funding partner—their Scaling Squad provides operational, branding, and talent support, making them stand out in the crowded African venture capital landscape. Haïle breaks down what Breega looks for in startups, the realities of VC investment in Africa, and the key trends shaping the future of the continent’s tech ecosystem.💡 What You’ll Learn:✅ How Haïle transitioned from startup founder to investor and what he learned along the way✅ What African startups need to scale successfully beyond just capital✅ Why copy-pasting Western business models doesn’t work in Africa✅ The biggest mistakes founders make when hiring their early team✅ What makes Breega’s Scaling Squad unique and how it helps founders grow 10x faster✅ How venture capital in Africa is evolving and what investors are looking for in 2024💼 Important links mentioned in this episode are:Haïle AmegashieBreegaBongo HiveNews PieceTamboti CircleBeyond the Pivot🔔 Subscribe for more success stories from Africa!

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