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Ben Botes

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GP @ Caban Global Reach | Fintech & Private Equity | Driving financial inclusion in Africa & beyond | Dad, Brain Tumor Survivor, Author | #FinTech Views own .

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2 months
Fintech is about impact, not just profit. At Caban Global Reach, we fund founders breaking barriers to financial access in Africa & beyond. What’s your fintech ‘why’? #Leadership #FinancialInclusion.
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Revolut’s $500M Series F at a $45B valuation signals big bets on Africa [. At Caban Global Reach, we’re backing mobile-first fintechs to drive inclusion across the continent. #FinTech #AfricaFinTech
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Late-night question for fintech fans: What’s the biggest challenge for startups scaling in emerging markets like Africa? A) Funding B) Regulation C) Talent D) Other. Vote and share your thoughts! At Caban Global Reach, we’re tackling these barriers head-on. #FinTech #Investing.
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2 months
Big news in fintech: Stripe just launched new AI-driven fraud detection tools today, cutting losses by 12% for early adopters [source: TechCrunch, July 3, 2025]. At Caban global reach, we’re bullish on AI solutions that enhance trust in payments. What’s the next big thing in.
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Ben Botes
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Embarking on an entrepreneurial path may appear fraught with uncertainty, yet the hurdles overcome and the wisdom acquired offer substantial benefits. By tackling challenges, entrepreneurs develop crucial insights and abilities. Continue advancing and cherish the experience!.
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6 months
Harness the potential of the consistency matrix to simplify workflows and enhance outcomes! #Streamline #Success
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Ben Botes
6 months
Vision without action is merely a dream. It's the steps we take that turn our ideas into reality. Don't just imagine—act! #ActionSpeaks #VisionToReality
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Ben Botes
6 months
Want to make a meaningful impact while earning extra money? Explore these 6 rewarding gigs: nonprofit freelance writing, tutoring disadvantaged children, sustainable crafting, community gardening, virtual life skills workshops, and pet fostering. 🌍💪 #ImpactfulEarnings #SideGig
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Ben Botes
6 months
Adopt the five cornerstones of a responsible enterprise: sustainability, ethics, openness, community influence, and innovation. By prioritizing these, businesses can foster positive transformation and strengthen stakeholder trust. #SustainableBusiness #EthicalPractices
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7/ "Don’t sell too early.".In 2006, Yahoo offered $1B for Facebook. Zuckerberg + Thiel held the line. By IPO? $5B. → Great companies should be held, not flipped. Thiel didn’t just invest. He saw the future before anyone else. The best investors think like this. Do you? 🔥.
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6/ "Always pay up for greatness.".Thiel’s biggest mistake? Skipping Facebook’s Series B over valuation. → Price doesn’t matter when the business is exceptional.
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5/ "Great businesses are differentiated.".You can’t win big by doing what everyone else does. → The biggest opportunities are problems no one else is solving.
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4/ "Monopolies start small.".Every great monopoly won a niche first:.📌 Facebook → Harvard students.📌 Amazon → Books.📌 Google → Search.→ Start narrow, dominate, expand.
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3/ "Monopolies pretend to compete.".Two types of companies exist:.🔹 Those who own the market (Google, Meta, Amazon). 🔹 Those who pretend they do (99% of startups). → The best businesses hide their monopoly power.
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2/ "Competition is for losers.".VCs don’t bet on knife fights. They bet on market domination. → When competitors are bleeding each other dry, monopolies quietly print money.
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Ben Botes
6 months
1/ "All great businesses are unique.".Stop looking for "the next Facebook." Every billion-dollar company is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. → Either invest early or find the next unique play.
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Ben Botes
6 months
Peter Thiel’s Playbook for Billion-Dollar Investments 🚀.The most successful investors don’t chase trends. They find monopolies before they become obvious. Here’s how Thiel built his fortune—and how you can think like him:.🧵👇
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Ben Botes
6 months
CVCs can be a game-changer or a trap—depending on who’s running the fund. Founders & investors: What’s your experience with corporate venture capital?.Reply below.👇 #VentureCapital #CVC #Startups.
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Ben Botes
6 months
9️⃣ Founders: Always ask this before taking CVC money. ❓ “If your corporate parent shuts down this fund tomorrow, how will that affect me?”.If they don’t have a clear answer, think twice before signing. (9/🧵).
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Ben Botes
6 months
8️⃣ When done right, CVCs can be a goldmine. A few CVCs truly play the long game—Google Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Intel Capital. They operate like real VCs while keeping strategic alignment optional. (8/🧵).
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