The document discusses how venture capital, web 2.0 technologies, mobile phones, and informal markets are transforming entrepreneurship in Africa. It outlines how venture capital investments are growing in sectors like energy, agriculture, and telecom due to economic reforms and a growing middle class. Mobile phone adoption is widespread at 34% penetration and driving new payment systems and commodity exchanges. Web 2.0 sites and blogging are giving Africans a voice while informal markets demonstrate ingenuity through homemade products in the absence of large retailers. The author advocates for recognizing the purchasing power of informal markets and argues mesocapitalism could help small businesses access capital.