The BEJ Drop
Why 74% of African Startup Funding Is Now Struc...
Debt now makes up 74% of African startup funding. This isn’t a crisis — it’s a structural shift. Here’s what the new capital landscape means for founders and operators building...
Why 74% of African Startup Funding Is Now Struc...
Debt now makes up 74% of African startup funding. This isn’t a crisis — it’s a structural shift. Here’s what the new capital landscape means for founders and operators building...
The SBA Manufacturing Fee Waiver Expires Septem...
The SBA has zeroed out upfront guaranty fees on 7(a) and 504 manufacturing loans for FY2026 — and the window closes September 30. Here’s exactly what it’s worth and how...
The SBA Manufacturing Fee Waiver Expires Septem...
The SBA has zeroed out upfront guaranty fees on 7(a) and 504 manufacturing loans for FY2026 — and the window closes September 30. Here’s exactly what it’s worth and how...
The Clock on Federal Contracts Is Running — Her...
Federal fiscal year 2026 closes September 30 — and a third of all annual federal contract dollars typically move in the final quarter. Here's what that means for diaspora founders...
The Clock on Federal Contracts Is Running — Her...
Federal fiscal year 2026 closes September 30 — and a third of all annual federal contract dollars typically move in the final quarter. Here's what that means for diaspora founders...
The Equity Door Is Closing: What Africa’s Weake...
African early-stage equity just hit a seven-year low. In July 2026, equity came to just $25 million — the weakest month since April 2019. This is not a capital drought....
The Equity Door Is Closing: What Africa’s Weake...
African early-stage equity just hit a seven-year low. In July 2026, equity came to just $25 million — the weakest month since April 2019. This is not a capital drought....