{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64917cc97fcd4300118e5f71/669e84387a1cf2aa7c919cd6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Rejection is part of the journey, it fueled me to success","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64917cc97fcd4300118e5f71/1721663640492-e3d290e5ef5887c3fb28e58e73c3c65f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, I have invited <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsirousmanetraore/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tamsir Ousmane Traore</a>, CEO at Logidoo to share the story behind their latest $1.55 million seed round! Tamsir is a founder who is passionate about Africa and logistics. Today, he is connecting African markets through intelligent and smart logistics with Logidoo.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Main takeaways:</p><ol><li>Founders should target investors that align with their mission and understand the market they are building in.</li><li>It is really important to not only take capital when fundraising. The added value an investor can add is also important</li><li>Founders should focus more on the business rather than raising capital. Founders need a good business to close the round.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Africa Market's Explained is a podcast powered by <a href=\"https://bantaba.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bantaba</a>, a platform connecting African tech companies with talent and capital. Are you an angel investor? Get in touch <a href=\"https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1wWPIkFLZRKOQ_jqmauXxxA2drlva\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></p>","author_name":"by Bantaba"}