VC4A
Thomas van Halen is currently the Head of Premium Products at VC4A, connecting African startups to opportunities. Thomas is also the Event Director at Africa Early Stage Investor Summit. In addition, Thomas is a Startup Mentor at Google, an Angel Investor at VHM, and the Founder of Van Halen Media specializing in video, Prezi, and website design. Thomas is also a Member of the Board at TWIGA Foundation, aiming to provide educational opportunities for Kenyan children. Thomas previously worked as a Venture Finance in Africa Research Lead at Mastercard Foundation and as a Social Media Strategist at Het NIC. Thomas holds a BSc and MSc in International Business from Maastricht University.
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VC4A
VC4A is an ecosystem builder that leverages its infrastructure, network, and expertise for the programs that contribute to the global startup movement. Since 2008, the organization designs, structures, and implements successful entrepreneurship programs across emerging markets. VC4A runs an online platform featuring the world’s largest database of emerging market startups and connects local entrepreneurs to learning resources, mentors, investors, and partner programs. Visit https://vc4a.com/ for more information. VC4A.com - The platform for venture building. VC4A is the largest online community of entrepreneurs and investors dedicated to building game-changing companies in Africa and Latin America. Entrepreneurs have access to free online tools, mentorship opportunities, and private deal rooms. Investor Pro Account users can set up intelligent alerts, follow progress, conduct due diligence, and connect directly. The community has 200,000+ members in 159 countries and meetups have been hosted in more than 50 cities around the world. Join the movement and let's change the world.