Musa Ventures

SXSW Sydney done and dusted! Yesterday, Musa co-founders Tandadzo (Tando) Matanda and Dr Margaret Jekanyika Matanda had the best time engaging with ambitious founders looking to become funding ready. At the workshop, we had early-stage founders, scale-ups and investors join the session. Tando and Dr Margaret shared more about how the Musa platform works and how we’re on a mission to create a more equitable funding industry. We deep dived into some of the startup's operations, their biggest issues, and how Musa’s 12 pillars of business can support founders to identify weaknesses - and enhance their strengths. It wouldn’t be a presentation for a tech startup without a few technical difficulties! Thanks to all the attendees for bearing with us. And a big thanks to Startup Daily for showcasing the Musa at SXSW story. If you'd like to learn more about Musa and how we are on a mission to support founders to realise their most important metrics, please check out our website or get in touch with our co-founders. #startup #startups #startupaus #sxsw #sxswsydney #investing #startupinvesting #startupfunding #funding

Today, on National Entrepreneurs’ Day, I want to reflect on the art of entrepreneurship. Yes, art—because that’s what it truly is. ????? In my eyes true entrepreneurship is no different from music, sculpture, or painting. It’s about pulling something extraordinary from the depths of your imagination and shaping it into reality. Like most art forms, it comes with critics and an audience that may simply not be ready —and that’s where resilience comes in. Like all true art, it calls for you to put your whole self into it, and not take no for an answer. Being in Silicon Valley right now, I’m reminded that entrepreneurship like art isn’t bound by geography. Great businesses —and great entrepreneurs—exist everywhere. The challenge is ensuring that these creators, have access to the resources they need to bring their visions to life. So to every entrepreneur out there: your imagination, courage, and resilience are reshaping the world. Thank you for daring to create. The journey isn’t easy, but it’s worth it—and we’re here to support you every step of the way. ???? #NationalEntrepreneursDay #Entrepreneurship #Musa #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs Musa Ventures

First full week in Silicon Valley is complete, and I’m thrilled by the depth of conversations and insights gained. Connecting with old friends and drawing inspiration from new ones has been a major highlight. I’m especially inspired by Dave McClure (founder of 500 Startups), who is making waves with Practical Venture Capital and transforming the secondary market. It was incredible to meet and hear from Gené Teare (Crunchbase, TechCrunch) as she shared insights on how AI will revolutionize startup funding. Special shout out to Derek Andersen (founder of Startup Grind) and Rama Sekhar (Menlo Ventures) for their unique perspectives at the Venture Revolution Summit in San Francisco. I’m excited to explore how Musa’s Intelligent Funding Navigator will contribute to this evolution in business funding. I’ll be in the Bay Area for a few more weeks—if you’re around, feel free to reach out! #SiliconValley #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #Innovation #AI #StartupLife #Networking #Musa #Entrepreneurship #BayAreaTech #FundingRevolution #VentureSummit #SecondaryMarket #TechTrends Musa Ventures

Lets Change the Narrative for under Represented Founders I am honoured to be presenting at the Afropreneurs Summit Australia Summit and Expo in Sydney next weekend on 9 November, 2024 @ the Liverpool Council Chambers. Please join us in this exciting journey and mission to change the narrative of the role of people of colour's role not only in Australian but the global economy as well. Changing the narrative is the ethos of Musa Ventures a start-up co-founded by Tandadzo (Tando) Matanda and I to help empower under-represented growth stage SMEs and start-up founders to access finance and other resources they need to grow. The Afropreneurs Summit is part of the eco-system that is required for under-represented and underserved founders' to grow good, strong and impactful businesses. In memory of the great African Kings such as Mansa Musa lets work together to empower people of colour and black businesses.

The Musa team are still reminiscing on the amazing week at SXSW Sydney! Last week, Musa co-founders Tandadzo (Tando) Matanda and Dr Margaret Jekanyika Matanda held a workshop at SXSW with founders and investors - showcasing how Musa is working hard to create more financial equity across the funding industry. During the workshop, the co-founders shared critical benchmarks and metrics that drive real funding opportunities for business owners. Then they showcased how business owners can leverage Musa’s Intelligent Venture Health Assessment Platform to make smarter business decisions. We're looking forward to more opportunities to share how technology can completely change the financing landscape for small to medium businesses. SXSW Sydney was a fantastic opportunity to connect with passionate professionals. Want to learn more about Musa? Get in touch with us via our website here:? https://lnkd.in/gtmHZaa3 #startup #startups #startupaus #finance #startupfinance #funding #startupfunding #vc #venturecapital

Day 2 of SXSW Sydney and it looks like Melbourne weather followed me! Decided to pace myself as my day was going to be long! Started off at the WRONG VENUE for my first session (another fun experience) but thankfully I had baked in buffers in my schedule for such mishaps (getting better at this). Here are my key highlights for the day: Startup Venture Health Assessment workshop ran by Tandadzo (Tando) Matanda and Dr Margaret Jekanyika Matanda of Musa Ventures who showcased their holistic health assessment tool that ANY startup and small business can use to assess the health of their business and determine whether its VC ready. Pretty genius to codify and harmonise language and terminology used by VCs so the communication gap can be closed. From mapping your financial position to SDGs this tool is essential to any business out there! Podcast stage with The Antoinettes AZURE Antoinette and Antoinette Lattouf was a sober reminder of the dystopia we live in through a satirical lens. Everytime you think we've capped the limit of dystopia we breach it and with just 10 weeks left in the year, Black Mirror is looking more like a reality TV than fiction ?? All honor and care to Antoinette for her persistent resilience to remain steadfast in the pursuit of equitable and just journalism despite her David and Goliath fight in the public eye - and shared how she still prioritises self care despite being so public. AZURE reminded us that we need to give space for humans to be humans and remember our humanity as that is what will save us. Also that we don't owe anyone strength. Cry if you need to, give yourself grace to be human! Another Podcast stage was with Mundanara Bayles AFHEA MAICD on her Black Magic Woman Podcast with special guest Nooky. This conversation enriched my soul in ways unimaginable! Hearing the stories of First Nations from a joyous perspective despite the reality they exist in is truly remarkable. Reminded me of my own community and my efforts in championing positive narratives. Nooky's spirit is one I wish to embody and hearing how the Black Cockatoo is an inspiration for him was so wholesome! The evening was filled with endless (ENDLESS) rooftop parties and highlight of the evening was Jorja Smith concert which was phenomenal! Battery ran out but I was in bed by midnight to ensure I have some beauty sleep in preparation for my big SXSW debut happening TODAY! ?????? Day 3, I'm ready! #SXSWonLinkedin #sxswsydney2024

Today's the day! Musa co-founders Tandadzo (Tando) Matanda and Dr Margaret Jekanyika Matanda are delivering a long-awaited workshop at SXSW Sydney! ?? The workshop is perfect for business owners or investors considering how to prepare businesses to be funding-ready. ?? What the attendees of the Scaling Ventures Workshop will learn today: ?? ?? Critical benchmarks and metrics that drive real funding opportunities ?? How to leverage Musa’s Intelligent Venture Health Assessment Platform for smarter business decisions ?? Actionable, real-world insights you can apply immediately Learn more about how we're moving away from traditional pitch decks with the Musa Venture Health Assessment (VHA) platform. ?? ?? Tuesday, 15th October, 10:00 am - 11:30 am ?? UTS Building 8, Oval Classroom Level 2 Links to learn more in the comments. ??

We’re excited to spotlight Musa Ventures, founded by the inspiring mother-daughter duo, Tandadzo (Tando) Matanda and Dr Margaret Jekanyika Matanda . Their mission is to transform how startups and SMEs secure funding using artificial intelligence. Why Musa Ventures Stands Out: ?? AI-Driven Tools: Musa provides entrepreneurs with innovative digital tools to help grow their businesses and attract investors. ?? The Name ‘Musa’: It’s more than a name—it’s inspired by the legendary #MansaMusaofMali, a leader who used his wealth to support others. Musa Ventures aims to do the same by helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and promote economic growth. ?? #VentureHealthAssessment (VHA): This unique tool evaluates a business’s financial health across 12 strategic pillars, giving founders valuable insights. ?? Solid Foundation: Musa’s VHA is backed by research from Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge, analyzing 20,000 ventures and 600 funders. You can trust it’s based on real data! Meet the Founders: Tandadzo (Tando) Matanda: A leader in corporate venturing, Tando has helped startups raise over $3 million and established Australia’s first auto-tech venture fund. Dr Margaret Jekanyika Matanda: A pioneer in entrepreneurship, she has trained 500+ businesses through her accelerator, empowering entrepreneurs across Africa. Join Them at SXSW Sydney! Musa Ventures will host a 90-minute workshop on October 15 to equip startups and SMEs with essential funding tools. Building on its success, Musa has just joined J.P. Morgan’s US accelerator, and Tandadzo (Tando) Matanda was named Innovator of the Year at the #WomenLeadingTechAwards, helping create a more inclusive startup community. Here is more: https://lnkd.in/dqhXWw5s #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #AI #Entrepreneurship #Funding #Tech #WomenInTech #EconomicGrowth #SMEs

Thanks Startup Daily for the incredible article spotlighting Musa Ventures and our proprietary Venture Health Assessment (VHA) platform. Appreciate the shout out to our venture health + funding workshop at SXSW Sydney tomorrow! So have a read, please share and if you at attending SXSW come on down to UTS Building 8, Oval Classroom at 10am tomorrow for our workshop! #entrepreneurs #vc #womeninvc #fintech #womenintech #startups Dr Margaret Jekanyika Matanda

Mother-daughter duo Tandadzo (Tando) Matanda and Dr Margaret Jekanyika Matanda will step on stage founder at SXSW Sydney this Tuesday as the founders of fintech platform Musa Ventures.