VC4A 2022 Mentor-Driven Capital Program Nigeria

Published: 14 Mar 2022 1,093 views

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.

‘Mentor-driven capital’ is one of VC4A’s approaches of creating value for startup ecosystems around the world. It’s about finding and supporting motivated and experienced mentors – like you –  to share your knowledge, experience and network that you’ve acquired over your career with promising entrepreneurs. As you support your mentee on his/her entrepreneurial journey, you get keen insights into the local startup ecosystem and, hone your own mentoring, business & leadership skills.

The goal of this program is to boost your ability as a high-powered mentor through the Mentor-Driven Capital framework they have 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.

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 approximately 4-month program is your valuable time, knowledge, and network!

VC4A Mentor-Driven Capital Program Nigeria

Application Deadline	March 23, 2022
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	VC4A
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of VC4A Mentor-Driven Capital Program Nigeria

• 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!

Requirements for VC4A 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).

Application Deadline

March 23, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to VC4A on vc4a.com to apply