Equity education and resources designed for African founders

Mastery is committed to empowering African founders. All the resources, including video courses, open-source calculators, contracts, and the founders toolkit, are available for free. Our primary goal is to provide valuable knowledge and tools that help accelerate growth and success for businesses across the continent without any barriers.

Mastery is Raise's comprehensive educational platform tailored specifically forAfrican founders. It offers a deep dive into the world of equity, cap tables, and corporate structuring, enabling businesses to navigate the African tech ecosystem effectively

The African business landscape is uniquely diverse, with varied countries, equity structures, and valuation benchmarks. Mastery aims to address these intricacies, providing specific guidance for entrepreneurs looking to grow and succeed in this ecosystem.

Our video courses are meticulously designed to guide you through the complexities of equity in African companies. Topics range from building a captable from pre-seed to Series A and understanding various equity instruments like common shares and SAFEs. Furthermore, we offer advanced courses for those aiming for Series A and beyond

Our open-source tools are both widely accessible and rigorously vetted by experts from the African tech ecosystem. By using these free calculators, spreadsheets, and contract templates, founders can confidently manage their business's equity and financial aspects

Ecosystem standards are guidelines and benchmarks tailored for the African venture capital scene. These standards provide insights based on different industries, venture stages, and countries within Africa. Mastery users can both access these standards and contribute to their evolution

Mastery's video courses are curated to mirror the growth trajectory of successfulAfrican startups. They are structured to help founders establish solid foundations, understand equity intricacies, and plan for significant milestones, from launch to potential exit strategies

Absolutely. Mastery's curriculum starts with foundational topics such as building your first cap table and understanding the basics of equity. As you progress, there are courses that cater to more advanced stages of a company's life

Yes, we value input from our user base. Mastery encourages its community to share insights, experiences, and even contribute to the ongoing evolution of ecosystem standards, ensuring the platform remains current and relevant.