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🌍 A Truly Global Lineup for a Global Moment in Corporate Venture Capital We are thrilled to unveil the full speaker lineup for the inaugural EDGE CVC Summit 2025! The first-ever virtual summit focused on external innovation playbooks for emerging markets and beyond. 🗓 August 7, 2025 | 11:00 AM BST 📍 Hosted virtually by Edge, Dream VC This is a rare gathering of trailblazers driving corporate venture success across diverse geographies, from #Cairo to #Bangalore, #Nairobi to #Seoul, #Dubai to #Berlin. ✨ Our stellar speakers include: 🔹 William Bao Bean, Orbit Startups 🔹 Jimmi James, Lowe's India 🔹 Davide Ritorto, Open Road Ventures 🔹 Nada Shaheen, GB Ventures 🔹 Dalia Ibrahim, Nahdet Misr 🔹 Andrew Gwadiva, Boehringer Ingelheim 🔹 Amr El Abassy, EdVentures 🔹 Evah Kimani, Britam 🔹 Yalena Yang Sun, inDrive 🔹 Rutvik Deepak, GO Ventures Each speaker brings decades of experience, unique cultural insights, and tested global CVC frameworks around collaboration, market entry, and long-term value creation. 💡 Whether you're building your first CVC arm or scaling a global innovation engine, this summit is designed to equip you with practical models, regional wisdom, and cross-border inspiration. #CVC #CorporateInnovation #VentureCapital #EmergingMarkets #GlobalCVC #EdgeSummit #DreamVC #OpenInnovation #InnovationLeadership

We’re excited to share a snapshot from 𝐋𝐚 𝐑𝐞́𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, where our Co-Founder & Co-CEO Mark Kleyner joined ecosystem leaders to explore one of the most unique and fast-evolving innovation hubs in the Indian Ocean! 🏝️  La Réunion may be a small island, but it's making big moves. With 𝐄𝐔-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, a growing 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏,𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, and strong 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜-𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, the region is positioning itself as a 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐮𝐛 bridging Africa, Asia, and Europe. Mark’s visit offered fresh insights into: 🌍 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 🤝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 At Dream VC, we believe 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 – and La Réunion is a powerful example of what’s possible when ambition meets support. A big thank you to the La Réunion Développement team for hosting this inspiring event! #africatech #blueeconomy #emergingmarkets #africarising

Time flies when you're building the future of angel investing in Francophone Africa! Three weeks ago, we launched a new program for emerging angels and new startup investors. We’re incredibly proud to see the Dakar Network Angels (DNA) x Dream VC Junior Angel Training Program entering its final stretch. This marks Dream VC’s first dedicated Francophone program, and it’s been a truly energizing experience ⚡ Over the past few weeks, participants have explored: 🌱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 🔍 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 🌍 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 This cohort has brought together an incredible blend of talent and perspectives: 📊 𝟲𝟬% 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 🌍 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹, 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻, 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗼, 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 💼 𝗔 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹, 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 As August approaches, the program is already wrapping up, and we’re grateful to be part of this important capacity-building journey. Dream VC is proud to play a role in enabling more Francophone African angel investments and fostering knowledge transfer across the region! 👀 Don't worry, we'll be back! Follow Dream VC & Dakar Network Angels (DNA) so you'll be first to know when future cohorts return. Want to get exclusive sneak peeks into program drops like this before they go public? Stay in the loop through Dream VC's newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dc7pfp6w Jacqueline Hayot Ba Marième Diop Adam Habib Cisse Mark Kleyner Cindy Ai Cliff Richard Ingabo Vanessa Vovor (she/her) Esther Akinwolemiwa, CFA Lys Roberta Sangwe, MSc Isatou B. Aurelie Wildt Dagneaux Nyamekye Wilson Djiba Diallo Thebean Gilfillian Taslim Ngom Sijh Diagne Papa B. Ndiaye Adam Thiam Cox #angelinvesting #francophoneafrica #dreamvc #impactinvesting #genderlensinvesting #africarising #africanstartups #africatech

💌 We’ve always believed that some of the best lessons aren’t taught, they’re shared. And over the years, our community has proven that tenfold. From heartfelt explorations of culture and history to tactical deep dives into breathing techniques, dance, tech, and even football fandom, our Fellow Skill Shares (FSS) have been a window into the minds (and hearts!) of our fellows. Here are just a few unforgettable FSS moments we've loved: 🌍 Outdoor adventures & the charm of nature 💃 The history of Bachata & dance as a cultural force ⚽ A football fan's unapologetic love for Manchester City 🧘 Freediving, breath control & finding peace underwater 🧠 Overthinking with style (aka Clarity Craft!) 🥋 Kick Boxing, discipline, and mental mastery 🤝 The long-term power of community in business & life We see these acts of generosity. Of fellows standing up and saying: “Here’s something I know, something I love, something that’s shaped me. Maybe it will spark something in you too.” So here’s a little love letter to everyone who’s ever hosted, attended, or applauded an FSS. 💛You remind us that community isn’t built with resources,it’s built with people who care enough to share. #DreamVC #FellowSkillShare #CommunityPower #VCisHumanToo #WeAreDreamVC

🎯 "Character is measured in motion, not at rest." - Eghosa Omoigui What does it really take to build and scale a venture fund in #Africa? At Dream VC, we recently hosted an exclusive session for our Investor Accelerator (IA) fellows, a candid and thought-provoking conversation with Eghosa Omoigui (Managing Partner, EchoVC Partners) and Maelis Carraro (Managing Partner, Catalyst Fund). Across 60+ minutes of honest reflections, the discussion tackled hard-earned insights on fund management, including: 🔹 Why “founder-friendly” has become an overused label, and how mutual respect and governance must underpin healthy founder-investor dynamics 🔹 The importance of right-sizing funds for the African market, with $30–40M emerging as the sweet spot for true product-market fit 🔹 Building institutional discipline as a fund evolves, from accelerators to fully-fledged VC funds 🔹 The growing need to rethink exit pathways, especially in markets with limited M&A or IPO activity 🔹 And perhaps most memorably, the reminder that character is measured in motion, not at rest, particularly after the term sheet is signed This panel was part of our ongoing effort to equip emerging investors with frameworks grounded in real operational experience, not just theory. Grateful to Eghosa and Maelis for sharing with such clarity and candor. #DreamVC #InvestorAccelerator #VentureCapital #AfricanVC #EmergingMarkets #FundStrategy #StartupEcosystem #CatalystFund #EchoVC #Founders #Governance

🔢 We just wrapped our onboarding call with the amazing team at Tracxn, and we’re thrilled to continue our relationship with them year after year! For our fellows: Tracxn is a power tool for their venture journey. Throughout the program, they will get hands-on access to Tracxn's platform to help them: 🔻Track and manage deal pipelines during simulated VC projects 🔻Organize outreach and follow-ups during sourcing exercises 🔻Build real-time workflows as you scout, evaluate, and support startups 🤝 Partnerships like this are what keep us buzzing at Dream VC. Whether it’s insights, integrations, or impact - we’re always looking to team up with folks building for founders, investors, or the broader innovation economy. 📩 If you’re a product, platform, or program serving startups and investors across emerging markets, let’s talk. We’d love to explore how we can work together. #dreamvc #partnerships #venturecapital #vc

🚨 Back by popular demand! 🚨 We got so many DMs and messages asking for the recording of our VC Stack Makeover session, and we heard you loud and clear. 💻 The full session is now LIVE on our YouTube channel! Whether you missed it the first time or want to revisit the insights, this one’s packed with takeaways on what today’s funds actually need to stay competitive. #DreamVC #VentureCapital #VCStack #TechForVC #FundOperations #VCInsights Seraf https://lnkd.in/dGgZACxC

This week at Dream VC’s #LIVC program, we tried something new, and it was a hit. For the first time, we ran Mock Investment Committees (ICs) featuring real external investors from the industry. Each group picked a company of their choice, crafted a compelling 7-minute pitch, and presented a full investment deck. And this wasn’t just a classroom exercise, it was a realistic, high-pressure simulation, with tough questions, deep feedback, and everything you’d expect in an actual IC room. 🔹 We covered it all: ~Founder aptitude and team dynamics ~Market risks and regulatory hurdles ~Revenue projections ~Right to win and defensibility Some deals got a “yes,” some got a “maybe,” and some… didn’t make the cut. And that’s the point. This simulation gave our fellows a window into how real-world VCs think, and a chance to sharpen their judgment and conviction. We’re excited to keep building on this and make it a staple of our programs moving forward. A huge thank you to the incredible mentors and investors who gave their time, energy, and insight to support the next generation of VC talent: Dayo Koleowo Olivia Gao, Mukami K., Joseph B., Derin Adebayo! 🥂 #dreamvc #venturecapital #venture #IC #investment #africa

“Cold Start Zones.” When we talk about #Africa’s startup landscape, we often overlook the invisible: the missing pipes, power, trust, and tools that make scaling feel like pushing a boulder uphill. In this deep, insightful piece, Adefolajuwon I. breaks down the Activation Temperature Scale (ATS), a framework every founder, funder, and ecosystem builder should bookmark. From frozen zones to friction markets, this is a masterclass in diagnosing real readiness. 📖 Read the full article here and share you thoughts ⬇️