Episode 5. Building Investable Companies in African Markets with Raisin Capital | Voices & Visions

What makes investors say yes? As global venture markets become more selective, founders across Africa are discovering that fundraising goes beyond finding investors. In this episode of Voices & Visions, Ivana Heijnen sits down with Francis Nasyomba, CEO of Raisin Capital and creator of Capital Connect, to explore how capital actually moves across African markets. Drawing on more than fifteen years of experience in investment advisory, private equity, capital raising, and market development, Francis offers a practical view of what investors evaluate, why businesses struggle to access funding, and how founders can prepare themselves for long-term success. The conversation explores investor readiness, deal structuring, risk assessment, local versus international capital, and the future of African capital formation. Topics discussed: Why many businesses should not raise capital yet The four stages of successful fundraising How investors assess risk in African markets Local versus international capital perspectives Why governance and credibility matter more than hype The role of African institutional capital What founders consistently misunderstand about fundraising Why sustainable businesses matter more than unicorn narratives The future of venture capital and private investment in Africa Produced by TuttoPassa Agency, in partnership with TechCabal. #VoicesAndVisions #SMEs #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #CapitalMarkets #EconomicDevelopment #AfricaBusiness