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Debt Over Equity for African Founders | Smart Leverage or Dangerous Trap?

September 3, 2026 · 19:22

African founders often treat equity as the “safe” financing option. Give an investor a percentage. Avoid monthly repayments. Protect cash flow. But there is another question founders should ask: What is the long-term cost of giving away ownership forever? That does not mean debt is always better than equity. It means both have costs. And serious founders should understand them. In this episode of African …

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