When it comes to starting a business in Tanzania, East Africa and elsewhere, early-stage founders often need more than just funding. While capital is important, several other factors play a
We know that companies, like countries, can have a culture. But what about an investment fund? Can an organization that provides funding and support to small businesses, like the Coprosperity
The Coprosperity Fund invested in Wakawear of Paje, Zanzibar in 2025, and has since been providing business support. We sat down with the company founders to discuss what impact that
The Coprosperity Fund was recently invited to partner with a new African Angel Network, the Kilimanjaro Angel and Mentor Network (KMAN). So we decided to invite them to do a
Introduction: Karibu TSW 2025! In last month’s post, we visited Lagos, Nigeria to cover the African Business Angels Network (ABAN) Congress 2025. In this month’s post, we go to Dar
The Coprosperity Fund is putting the “eco” in “startup ecosystem” with its first three investments of 2025, which we are excited to announce in an Investment Announcement edition of our
Introduction: So Far, So Good So you’ve made it this far: you’ve found an angel investor who’s interested in investing in your business, you’ve made your pitch or submitted your
Introduction: Angel Investing Comes to Africa Not so long ago, African entrepreneurs seeking seed or early-stage capital had to go a long way to attract it, meaning to the U.S.
Introduction: Going Public at Home or Abroad? Can African entrepreneurs with dynamite companies hope to have initial public offerings (IPOs) in their local stock markets, like their American and European
Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania Small businesses are a big deal in Tanzania today: Tanzania’s small-to-medium enterprises (SME) sector is estimated to consist of more than three
