Introducing SoWithme

A founder in Silicon Valley with a great idea can tap into deep pools of venture capital, angel investors and startup funding.

An African founder with an equally promising idea may spend years building traction, proving their business and navigating due diligence just to get access to comparable opportunities.

I believe that’s a gap we need to find new ways to bridge.

And I believe part of the answer lies in something we already have: our communal identity.

Across Africa, we understand the power of community. We come together for one another. We pool resources, share opportunities and help people get ahead.

What if we applied more of that spirit to building businesses?

What if family, friends, customers and communities could come together to back promising African ventures? Not necessarily with enormous sums, but with contributions that collectively help founders take their next steps.

I believe some of Africa’s greatest business ideas shouldn’t have to wait for a handful of investors to recognise their potential. They deserve a community willing to believe in them and help them grow.

That’s the thinking behind SoWithme.

I’ve been working on building the technology to make this possible: a platform where African founders can raise funding from family, friends and their wider communities, while making it easier for people to discover businesses, contribute to their campaigns and follow their progress.

We’re building infrastructure for community-powered business funding.

Today, I’m excited to introduce SoWithme.

This is just the beginning. And I hope more people will see themselves as participants in building the next generation of African businesses.

Explore SoWithme: https://sowithme.com

Every big thing starts with someone saying, “I’m in.”