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continent as an opportunity to build and serve customers,” he explained.</li><li>For 54 Collective, capital is only part of the equation.</li></ul><p>As Bongani pointed out, most VCs focus on financing and then wait for returns, but his experience has taught him the importance of having investors who are deeply engaged in the growth journey.</p><div class="jeg_ad jeg_ad_article jnews_content_inline_ads "><div class='ads-wrapper align-center '><div class='ads_code'><SCRIPT language='JavaScript1.1' SRC="https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackimpj/N1741099.5084810ADVERTISINGOPS/B32246848.400359255;dc_trk_aid=592686366;dc_trk_cid=219727396;ord[timestamp];dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1?"attributionsrc ></script></div></div></div><p>The firm’s approach includes offering vital advisory services, strategic introductions, and dedicated support.</p><p>A key part of its mission is to uplift women entrepreneurs, who often receive less funding than their male counterparts. To address this disparity, 54 Collective has a specialized team focused solely on backing female founders across Africa.</p><p>Despite Africa’s impressive $3.5 trillion capital market value, Bongani highlighted the scarcity of local funds to support startups, with many relying on foreign capital from early to late stages.</p><p>In light of recent funding slowdowns, 54 Collective is working to change that by empowering African businesses to scale without borders.</p><p>“We need more bold and visionary founders in Africa. 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