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Articles on equity investing, crowdfunding, and building businesses in Botswana.

10 April 2026 · 4 min read Founder education

Why 95% of African Businesses Struggle to Scale (And What Bluewand Is Doing About It)

Small businesses generate half of Africa's GDP but can't access growth capital. Bluewand Technology shows how equity crowdfunding changes that equation.

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29 March 2026 · 4 min read

Why AfricanCrowd requires founders to raise 20% from their own network first

Before investor money moves, AfricanCrowd founders must get 20% pledged from their network. Here's why this threshold protects you and strengthens trust.

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