Miishe Addy on raising capital as an under-represented founder, identifying the right investors, and creating FOMO while fundraising.

March 09, 2023 00:20:36
Miishe Addy on raising capital as an under-represented founder, identifying the right investors, and creating FOMO while fundraising.
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Miishe Addy on raising capital as an under-represented founder, identifying the right investors, and creating FOMO while fundraising.

Mar 09 2023 | 00:20:36

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Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Show Notes

In January 2023, Jetstream raised more than $10 million in a pre-Series A round. Jetstream provides a single platform for African businesses to handle all their logistics needs.

Miishe Addy, the startup's founder and CEO, is one of the few women who have raised more than $10 million for an African startup. She joins us on the podcast to discuss raising capital for Jetstream, identifying the right investors, and creating the right buzz when closing a round.

 

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