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Beyond Content: Building VC-Backed Companies in African Entertainment

Hosted by Nigerian Entrepreneurship Network

When
7:00 PM
Where
USC
Format
Panel / Fireside Chat
Beyond Content: Building VC-Backed Companies in African Entertainment artwork

/ About this event

Africa’s entertainment industry has captured global attention through music, film, gaming, and the creator economy. But what does it take to build scalable, venture-backed companies around that cultural momentum?

This panel will bring together investors, entertainment executives, founders, and advisors to explore where venture capital fits within Africa’s growing entertainment economy, from technology and distribution to rights management, creator tools, fan engagement, and new business models.

The conversation will examine what makes an entertainment company venture-backable, where investors see opportunity, and how African founders can build companies that capture more of the value created by the continent’s growing global cultural influence.

This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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