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Investment Memorandums Convince Global Investors | Why African Founders Need More Than a Pitch Deck

August 31, 2026 · 20:26

African founders are becoming better storytellers. Our pitch decks are stronger. Our ambitions are larger. Our markets are compelling. But one major gap still prevents many serious projects from moving from interest to investment: the quality of the decision material. A founder can deliver an excellent ten-minute pitch. Investors can love the problem, respect the team and believe in the market — and still say n…

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