Innovate Ventures

29/10/2023

A recap of the MDC networking session in Kigali, Rwanda. October, 2023

It was our pleasure to participate in a networking session in Kigali, Rwanda, organized by VC4A.

The evening fireside chat was hosted by the Mentorship and Academy Lead at VC4A, Barbara Onyejose, and the panelists Muna Ahmed Omer, Country and Programs Lead at Innovate Ventures (IV), Damilola Akinloye Oluwadamilola A, Programs Lead at She Leads Africa, and Ahmed Bastawy, MD & Founder, Icealex.

The panelists discussed the impact the MDC program has made so far. The Mentor Driven Capital program (MDC) was developed as capacity-building training that aims to equip professionals and experienced business owners with the knowledge and skills to become effective mentors to up-and-coming business owners. MDC has been implemented in Egypt, Nigeria, and Somaliland.

Read the full article of the event from here: https://vc4a.com/blog/2023/10/25/mentor-driven-capital-fireside-chat-demonstrating-impact-in-africa/

12/10/2023

We are at AfriLabs annual gathering in Kigali, Rwanda. On a fireside chat, we are joined by other venture leaders to discuss the impact of the Mentor Driven Capital Program by VC4A.

01/10/2023

We are partnering with VC4A in delivering a Mentor Driven Capital Training for mentors in Somaliland.

This training will help aspiring mentors to receive expert guidance and hands-on expert sessions on mentorship.

18/07/2023

Highlights of our Demo Day & Investment Awards Ceremony of Women Business Accelerator 2023.

16/07/2023

16/07/2023

15/07/2023

Congratulations to all our Women Business Accelerator 2023 winners!

Thanks to our esteemed donors and guests.

15/07/2023

"I want to thank Innovate ventures, their partners and everyone that supported 2023 women’s business accelerator program of we are all here tonight for their commencement".

Mr. Mohamed Somali
General Director,
Ministry of investment & Industrial.

15/07/2023

"I want to congratulate the winners of the Women’s business accelerator, everyone is a winner but there’s one advice that I want to share with you all; be patient and have courage".

Adnan Muse
E-kalkaal
IV Alumni

15/07/2023

"I encouraged you to continue your efforts and have a patience in order to succeed a business".

Deka H. Abdi
Heartbeat Health Center
IV Alumni

15/07/2023

"Each one of you presented impressive business ideas and we wished that everyone could get awarded for their wonderful work, but due to limited budget we had to select a few of you".

Mr. Ismael Meecaad
Jury

15/07/2023

"Everyone who contested is officially a winner! I want to congratulate you all for having the courage to complete the trainings and compete to succeed your startups.
Dr. Jama to the winners: “you may have convinced 4 Jury members but the real work starts from tonight, you have to work hard to convince the 4 million population in Somaliland".

Dr. Jama Muse Jama
Director of Hargeysa Cultural Center