Super interesting - another comparable could be https://hindenburgresearch.com/ - an activist short seller. They write reports on companies they believe are going to crash.
There’s a ton of ethical questions there (especially if your goal is to help the African ecosystem) but there’s definitely some value in calling out fraudulent companies. Although, once again, the ecosystem might be way better served by producing reliable, insightful research on diligent, honest, performant companies.
This « short selling activist researcher » stance is a need for the global venture scene, not Africa specifically
I love the direction your offer is toeing, Abraham. It reminds me of Sacra.com, which started about a year ago and seems to be doing well from my perspective. I think there's a real gap in the African market that needs to be filled, which I'm thinking your offer, could champion.
Super interesting - another comparable could be https://hindenburgresearch.com/ - an activist short seller. They write reports on companies they believe are going to crash.
There’s a ton of ethical questions there (especially if your goal is to help the African ecosystem) but there’s definitely some value in calling out fraudulent companies. Although, once again, the ecosystem might be way better served by producing reliable, insightful research on diligent, honest, performant companies.
This « short selling activist researcher » stance is a need for the global venture scene, not Africa specifically
I love the direction your offer is toeing, Abraham. It reminds me of Sacra.com, which started about a year ago and seems to be doing well from my perspective. I think there's a real gap in the African market that needs to be filled, which I'm thinking your offer, could champion.
All the best.
Ah! Niceee. Thank you for sharing. Just checked them out. Very impressive. Now to replicate.
You should also check out Contrary Research, https://research.contrary.com/
I've been following them (and Sacra) closely since I started perceiving the need for what you're looking to build here.
Indeed! I love the work Contrary puts out.