Edgetechies Blog

In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, Africa is emerging as a hotbed of innovation and opportunity. With a burgeoning ecosystem ripe with talent and potential, there's never been a better time for African entrepreneurs to step onto the global stage. However, navigating the complexities of funding, scaling, and networking can be daunting. This is where we step in – Boldview, a visionary talent investor on a mission to catalyze the growth of African startups into global powerhouses. Unlocking Potential: Boldview isn't your typical venture capital firm. They don't just invest money; they invest in people, ideas, and the future of Africa. With a keen eye for talent and innovation, Boldview seeks out promising entrepreneurs across the continent and provides them with the resources, mentorship, and connections they need to succeed on a global scale. A Different Approach: What sets Boldview apart is its holistic approach to investment. They understand that building a succe...

  This is a call to action for the dreamers of the world. Imagine being in a market where more people live in a high-speed mobile Internet zone than have electricity. Where farmers with $50 Android 5.0 smartphones use WhatsApp to joke with their friends on one thread and confirm market prices for cassava on another. And data for one dollar per gigabyte is used to spread viral videos through villages of women singing Michael Jackson. The art of the possible would be different in places like this. The innovative thinking that has defined the world’s best entrepreneurs would be able to create services that don’t exist today that would empower these users. This world doesn’t need imagining — there are many places like this in Sub-Saharan Africa today. Something magical is happening in the poorest countries of the world. With smartphone prices plummeting, with ever-affordable, and fast, mobile data and with increasingly user-friendly services, tech has taken off in Africa. On the other ...

  We’re witnessing a fundamental change in the way the world works: a transformation in technology, connectivity and accessibility that is driven by mobile. A transformation that is unlocking human potential and inspiring a creative revolution – one that we believe could be led by Africa. Connectivity inspires creativity. It gives us the power to imagine bigger, better ideas. Already a new generation of makers, doers and builders are launching companies that are radically disrupting established businesses and even entire industries. Today, with nothing but a smartphone and some code, you can create an auto brand, a supermarket, a fashion label or even a bank. This is happening across Africa in industries as diverse as finance, eCommerce, health, education, farming and entertainment – from small businesses like Funkidz in Kenya, which sells amazingly playful children’s furniture, all the way up to the likes of Tuluntulu, which is bringing local on-demand video to Africans everywhere...