@aoteh : We can’t be a wealthy nation and be home to poor people. Regulators, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Venture Capitalists all have a role to play.

1. By creating a supportive operating environment and right infrastructure - Digital, R&D and more.  

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2. Utilizing Idle local capital.
Example is the pension funds 

3. Greater sophistication with transactions, VC exits, leveraging the ecosystem in the banking & other sectors, utilizing pensions assets. @aoteh
We need data that tells more stories eg:  Momentum that we have build through VC and more in the last 5 years. Regulators, Investors, Venture capitalists all have to do more.  @aoteh

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VCs and fund managers can establish structures where they leverage other fund managers in a multi-layer approach. 
Working together like a syndicate & participating in deals. Philanthropy can pivot to participate in juicy deals that have enormous potentials in the future.
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Corporates can support the ecosystem.
Thy have treasuries
They can finance by deploying long term finance
They can be mentors
They can be good examples

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We may say there is not enough discretionary income for some, but they have Income to spend on certain things. Our focus should be on content to fill the gaps, utilize payment system & get more people involved- the ecosystem will be much better for it.  @OmobolaJohnson
We should look more into helping the ecosystem by leveraging domestic capital, creating more pools and leverage existing ones to drive Venture Capital.
Angel investing 
HNIs should write more cheques.
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