Crown Castê: Your Guide to Mastering Fundraising and Securing Investments.

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital.

In this episode of Crown Castê, we’re taking a journey into the world of hedge funds with Kojo Amoo-Gottfried, a seasoned hedge fund manager. Kojo shares a rare perspective—one that intertwines his expertise in capital allocation with the grit and creativity of entrepre...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital.

In this episode of Crown Castê, we sit down with Nick Tolchard, a seasoned investor and Deputy Chair of the Investment Association's Trade and Investment Committee, to explore investment strategies for SMEs and the evolving landscape of capital allocation. Nick shares ...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital. In this episode, we welcome Liz Bailey, Senior Investment Manager at the British Business Bank, to discuss how the organisation supports emerging fund managers and addresses the equity funding gap for early-stage businesses. Liz shares her journey from corporate banki...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital.

In this episode of, we welcome Emmie van Helder, an inspiring angel investor focused on SDG-driven investments in Africa. Emmie shares her journey from starting a tech training company to making impactful investments that balance financial returns with social and enviro...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital. In this episode of Crown Castê, we welcome Alpesh Joshi, a visionary entrepreneur and investor, to discuss how AI-first companies and venture studios are redefining the future of business. Alpesh shares his journey, from his early passion for technology to his leadersh...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital. In this episode of Crown Castê, we are joined by Henry Ojuor, Program Lead for Startup Bootcamp’s Afritech fund, to explore the transformative power of accelerators. Henry begins by sharing his entrepreneurial journey, from launching startups in Nigeria to becoming ...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital. In this episode of Crown Castê, we explore the transformative impact of accelerators and incubators on startups and scale-ups, focusing on the "Three Cs"—Capital, Capacity Building, and Connections—key pillars for entrepreneurial growth and success. Capital is the fou...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital.

In this episode of Crown Castê, we sit down with Victoria, Head of Finance and Portfolio at Wayra UK, to uncover the unique ways that corporate venture capital (CVC) can drive strategic growth and innovation. Victoria shares her journey and reveals why Wayra, Telefonica...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital. In this episode of Crown Castê, we chat with Nick Button-Brown, award-winning angel investor and gaming industry veteran, about how building a community-centred approach to investing can transform the startup experience. Nick, recently named UKBAA Angel Investor of the...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital. In this episode, Nzube sits down with Eghosa Omoigui, founder of Echo VC, to explore his unique journey from law to venture capital and his pivotal role in African investment. Eghosa shares valuable insights from his career, including his non-traditional entry into VC,...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital. In this episode, we deliver our first pithy masterclass. We explore the pros and cons of two different growth strategies: fundraising Vs bootstrapping. Through relatable examples and practical insights, Nzube provides entrepreneurs and business owners with a clear unde...

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital. In this episode, our host Nzube Ufodike speaks with Léna-Lou Simon-Virolle, a venture capital expert and founding member of Ryad, a firm dedicated to investing in African founders. Léna-Lou shares her unique journey from France to the UK, Asia, and finally to Africa, h...