Funding the Future: The Investment Landscape for African Startups - Victoria Mamabolo

In this episode, Melt sits down with Victoria Mamabolo, the Country Technical Lead of the RISA Fund for South Africa & Ethiopia. Victoria shares deep insights into how the RISA Fund, backed by the UK Government, is transforming African innovation ecosystems—moving beyond short-term aid to sustainable, systemic solutions.

What’s in this episode? ✅ How the RISA Fund strengthens African startup ecosystems
1. The power of African innovation solving African challenges
2. Bridging the gap between research and commercialisation
3. Case studies from Rwanda’s space sector & Ethiopia’s agriculture 🚀🌱
4. The critical role of partnerships, funding, and policy

🔎 If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

🎧 Listen now and discover how Africa’s brightest minds are shaping the future!

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