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

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.

• Table of Content
• About VC4A
• Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria
• Aim and Benefits of Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria
• Requirements for Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About VC4A

VC4A started with the mission to build up Africa’s start up community. Started in 2007, the network building organization has grown organically over the years into what is now the leading community working to build high growth high impact companies globally. Increased economic momentum is fueled by a growing number of entrepreneurs and their ambition to transform society. It is imperative we seek out the collaborations and partnerships needed to bring together the capital, knowledge, and network these entrepreneurs require to succeed – and to provide every entrepreneur with an e... continue reading

Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria

Aim and Benefits 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!

Requirements for Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria Qualification

• 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)

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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.

For more details, visit VC4A website.