VC4A Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria 2022 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs/Investors

VCA Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria 2022 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs/Investors. Apply below!

When is the Application Deadline:

23rd March 2022

Tell Me About Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria:

Are you an established business professional, entrepreneur, or investor with some time on your hands Do you want to play a bigger role and make a tangible difference in Nigeria’s exciting startup ecosystem? Then, consider becoming a mentor inVC4A Mentor-Driven Capital Program.

The goal of this program is to boost your ability as a high-powered mentor through the Mentor-Driven Capital framework we’ve developed. You and the selected fellow business leaders will receive expert guidance, training, and hands-on support around mentoring, and join interactive sessions on topics like corporate partnership building and angel investing.

What Type of Scholarship is this?

Entrepreneurship

Who can apply for Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria?

• You are based in Nigeria or closely affiliated with the country
• Senior business professional with multiple years of experience
• Corporate, financial or entrepreneurial background
• Interested in the startup ecosystem and keen to support startup companies
• Can spend 4 hours a month mentoring a startup entrepreneur
• Potentially already active as angel investor, and want to improve mentor skills
• Potentially already active as mentor, and want to become an angel investor
• Willing and able to join the 6 (online) bootcamp sessions between April and July (exact dates TBD)

Which Countries are Eligible?

Nigeria

How Many Positions will be Given?

The program is open to a maximum of 20 aspiring business mentors in Nigeria, or to those who have strong ties with – and interest in – Nigeria. The only thing you need to invest during the approx. 4-month program is your valuable time, knowledge, and network!

What is the Benefit of Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria?

Learn how to engage founders, the rules for mentorship, and how to maximize your impact as a business mentor. Share with industry experts, tap into industry-leading knowledge, and engage your peers in this hands-on learning journey.

• Mentor-Driven Capital Bootcamps spread across different sessions covering amongst others:
  • Introduction to Mentor-Driven Capital
  • Mentoring a promising startup
  • Thinking/Acting like an Angel Investor
  • .. and different other topics
• You also get access to:
  • Group mentor reflections
  • Mentorship guide and online training materials
  • Resident experts on corporate matchmaking & investment readiness
  • Promising startup companies looking for angel investment
• In addition:
  • A profile on VC4A website for networking and sourcing opportunities
  • VC4A Mentorship Marketplace membership to mentor others
• Last but not least: Complimentary access to the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2022!

Your Contribution:

Make a tangible contribution to promising startups and become a business mentor today!

How to Apply for Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria:

Submit a complete application by the 23rd of March if you are interested in this program. Shortlisted candidates will be followed up with separately. Contact Niek van Dijk at niek [at] vc4a [dot] com if you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

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