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“Almost all venture-backed tech founders are dealing with high stress levels, loneliness, and the potential for burnout. – Inc.Africa

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Ameya Upadhyay, Venture Partner and Lisa Mikkelsen, Head of Global Human Capital
Events
founder wellbeing
July 24, 2024
Flourish co-hosts Founder Wellbeing Lounge at NYC Fintech Week
In an effort to support fintech startup founder wellbeing, Flourish Ventures and Barclay's Rise New York held a full-day event during NYC Fintech Week 2024. The schedule was full of presenters including Michael Tennant, an...
Blog
featured
July 23, 2024
Ameya Upadhyay Q&A with The Cable: 5-year investment projections, startup founder wellbeing and financial sustainability
Keen on creating a better financial system in Africa, Ameya Upadhyay spoke with TheCable’s Desmond Okon on emerging trends within the African ecosystem that promote financial sustainability, and how startups can leverage their agility to navigate...
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frontier technology
June 27, 2024
[Flourish Focus] Zone: How Blockchain Can Redefine the Payment Infrastructure in Africa
Flourish Venture Partner Ameya Upadhyay interviews Obi Emetarom, Co-founder and CEO of Zone, a startup that offers a permissioned, proof-of-authority blockchain that is fully licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Zone enables banks and...
Podcasts
naked
June 23, 2024
[The Future Farm] Emmalyn Shaw on Creating Healthy Founder-Investor Relationships
About the Episode In this episode of the #NAKEDpodcast, hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and Emmalyn Shaw from Flourish Ventures explore the importance of prioritizing psychological safety in entrepreneurship and venture capital. The discussion centers around how...
News
featured
June 19, 2024
[The Financial Revolutionist] Can VCs and founders hustle more responsibly?
By Emmalyn Shaw and Lisa Mikkelsen, Flourish Ventures After two trying years of market over-correction, many fintech founders—even those who built profitable, impactful companies—are nearing a personal breaking point. According to a 2024 survey by...
Podcasts
featured
June 03, 2024
[Scaling Impact Capital Podcast] Tilman Ehrbeck on What it Means to be a VC with Purpose
When it comes to improving financial services delivery and outcomes, Flourish believes the key is being soft-hearted but hard-headed. On this podcast, Tilman Ehrbeck discusses the importance of seeking financial health instead of just access...
Blog
media & money
May 29, 2024
How Mission-Driven Film Directors, Social Media Influencers, and Other Creatives Are Shaping the Narrative for a Fair Financial System
We launched Flourish five years ago with a venture capital business model focused on improving the financial system so it works better for households and small businesses. The majority of our work involves investing in...
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news
May 21, 2024
[Bendada.com] Ameya Upadhyay interview: Tough times don't last—tough startups do
In 2023, funding into African startups amounted to $2 billion, representing a 43% decline compared to the $3.3 billion raised in 2022. In an era marked by unprecedented challenges, the landscape on which startups and...
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frontier
May 16, 2024
The Future of Trust and Transparency in Finance 
Flourish invests in Bluprynt Financial disclosures are vital for transparency, trust, and fairness in the financial system. Clear disclosures help consumers navigate complex financial products. In the U.S., the concept of financial disclosure became prominent...
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blog
May 14, 2024
Opinion: Successful startups are led by healthy founders
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re launching the Flourishing Founders section on our site. At Flourish, we want founders to thrive, along with their companies. The page collects resources for company leaders and...
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July 23, 2024
Ameya Upadhyay Q&A with The Cable: 5-year investment projections, startup founder wellbeing and financial sustainability
Keen on creating a better financial system in Africa, Ameya... Read More »
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June 27, 2024
[Flourish Focus] Zone: How Blockchain Can Redefine the Payment Infrastructure in Africa
Flourish Venture Partner Ameya Upadhyay interviews Obi Emetarom, Co-founder and... Read More »
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[The Future Farm] Emmalyn Shaw on Creating Healthy Founder-Investor Relationships
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