What are the key mistakes investors make?

	Unrealistic Expectations [ 9% (6 votes) ]
	Lack Knowledge of the Market [ 28% (19 votes) ]
	Dont Understand the Culture [ 16% (11 votes) ]
	Not Enough Local Ownership [ 16% (11 votes) ]
	Too Aggressive on the Return [ 16% (11 votes) ]
	Get Stuck in Regulation [ 4% (3 votes) ]
	Other [ 10% (7 votes) ]

they buy high and sell low

No market exit especially for IT

Do not understand local supply chain

Combination of lack of Market knowledge, do not understand local culture i.e. business culture, political and traditional, not prepared for the cost of start-up, and arrogance

All of the above

i say not enough local ownership, aggressive returns i.e siphon funds out of Africa, play dirty games with political hotshots-bribery

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@DenohMwangi One of the very many fundamental factors to be looked into:-)

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