DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROJECTS THAT GET FUNDING AND THOSE THAT DO NOT

I thought African projects struggled due to a lack of investment.

Then I realised, the investment is there. 

The trust isn’t.

Here’s what separates projects that get funded from those that don’t:

1️⃣ They don’t ignore currency risk.
 ➖ Investors bring in dollars but get paid in local currency.
 ➖ A sudden swing, and their profits disappear.
 ➖ Smart projects address this upfront.

2️⃣ They understand regulatory uncertainty.
 ➖ One day, tax laws are clear.
 ➖ The next, fund repatriation is blocked.
 ➖ The best projects don’t just hope for stability, they build it into their strategy.

3️⃣ They prove credibility beyond the pitch deck.
 ➖ On paper, every project looks great.
 ➖ But on the ground? That’s where many fall apart.

📌 That’s why my team and I personally meet companies, verify projects, and conduct face-to-face due diligence, because investors need real-world validation, not just presentations.

4️⃣ They go beyond digital profiles.
 ➖ For too long, deals have been made through blind referrals and online profiles.
 ➖ The best projects? They get verified, vetted, and backed by real due diligence.

5️⃣ They don’t wait, they prepare.
 ➖ Many projects think they’ll find funding first and figure out the details later.
 ➖ Successful ones? They do the work upfront, so investors feel ready to commit.

📌 Thinking about funding your project? 

Ask yourself
 ➖ Are you ready for investment?
 ➖ Or just ready to pitch?