The Untold Story of Investing in African Startups

2025-07-29

Is Africa’s investment model broken? On this thought-provoking episode of The Samuele Tini Show, we meet Nick Mwai, Founder and CEO of Pumapa Capital, who is challenging traditional investment models in Africa’s startup ecosystem. Nick shares his inspiring journey from corporate finance to pioneering a more inclusive and impactful approach to private equity. Key Points: Why billions earmarked for African startups rarely reach them, and how to fix it. How democratizing private equ...

Is Africa’s investment model broken?

On this thought-provoking episode of The Samuele Tini Show, we meet Nick Mwai, Founder and CEO of Pumapa Capital, who is challenging traditional investment models in Africa’s startup ecosystem. Nick shares his inspiring journey from corporate finance to pioneering a more inclusive and impactful approach to private equity.

Key Points:

Why billions earmarked for African startups rarely reach them, and how to fix it.
How democratizing private equity can unlock growth for emerging African businesses.
Practical advice for founders navigating Africa’s unique investment landscape.
Real examples of how patient, purposeful capital creates true transformation and profitability.

Nick reveals how a fresh approach to investment—driven by transparency, local knowledge, and long-term thinking—can genuinely empower entrepreneurs, transform communities, and reshape Africa’s future.

Tune in to discover the untold story of investing in African startups.

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