Founders Factory is a global accelerator and venture studio that partners with startups and corporate clients to help early-stage ventures grow across sectors like fintech, health, and retail. Offering pre-seed […]
The Visa Accelerator Program in Africa supports fintech and digital payment startups by providing mentorship, resources, and access to Visa’s global network. Tailored for innovative startups, the program addresses financial
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The Baobab Network is Africa’s premier accelerator, investing in early-stage startups with high growth potential. Each selected startup receives $100,000 in seed funding, extensive hands-on support, and access to a
AngelPad is a seed-stage accelerator based in New York City and San Francisco, dedicated to helping founders refine business models, achieve product-market fit, and prepare for successful fundraising. Since its
Techstars is a renowned pre-seed and early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator that has been supporting high-potential startups since 2007. Operating across diverse industries and regions worldwide, Techstars invests in
MEST Express is an acceleration program supporting early and growth-stage startups in Ghana. It helps them become investment-ready and positioned for rapid growth. With a hands-on approach, MEST Express focuses
Y Combinator (YC) is a world-renowned accelerator that provides early-stage startups with funding, mentorship, and resources to refine their business models, grow their user base, and scale rapidly. YC runs
TinySeed is a unique startup accelerator dedicated to helping early-stage SaaS companies grow sustainably. Explicitly designed for bootstrapped founders, TinySeed’s year-long remote program offers tailored mentorship, funding, and a strong
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) supports entrepreneurs in developing countries by providing critical access to financing for climate and clean energy initiatives. PFAN offers free business coaching and investment
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is Africa’s leading philanthropy dedicated to empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs. Through its flagship TEF Entrepreneurship Program, the foundation provides funding, training, and
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Sputnik ATX offers an intensive three-month startup program in downtown Austin, TX. Successful applicants receive start-up training, mentorship, and support. Each team gets office space for up to four members,
Savannah Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm supporting high-growth tech startups across Sub-Saharan Africa. With a mission to unlock potential, Savannah Fund provides essential funding, mentorship, and network access
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology startups across Africa. They aim to support innovative and scalable companies that can significantly impact
Oasis Capital Ghana Limited operates as a growth and venture capital fund manager. The firm provides risk capital through equity, quasi-equity, and profit-sharing facilities to African entrepreneurial businesses. Additionally, Oasis
Kepple Africa Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups with roots in Kenya and Nigeria. Its mission is “creating new industries in Africa.” As Africa
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Katapult VC is an investment firm that focuses on early-stage, impact-driven tech startups from around the world. Their approach combines equity investments with a tailored 3-month accelerator program, offering hands-on
Accra Angels Network provides a platform for mid-to-high net worth individuals and institutions to invest in early-stage businesses in Ghana. These businesses are selected for their significant growth potential, ability
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54 Collective is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on supporting African technology startups by providing a mix of equity and non-dilutive capital. The firm typically offers equity investments ranging
Launch Africa Ventures is a Pan-African venture capital firm that addresses the significant funding gap for Seed and pre-Series A startups across Africa. Since its founding in 2020, the firm
Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) is a joint international initiative led by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Union (EU), the Ministry of
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Sida, a government agency, is dedicated to improving living conditions for people facing poverty and oppression. To foster economic, environmental, and social sustainability in the developing world, Sida uses Challenge
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Stardust Startups provides financial, moral, and social support for the innovative work of emerging entrepreneurs and early-stage startups, making positive social and environmental impacts in sustainability, health, and learning. Funding
The Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) is a unique initiative designed to accelerate progress on SDG14 by identifying, financing, advising, and mentoring innovative, entrepreneurial, and creative approaches to ocean and coastal
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“The IKEA Foundation is a strategic philanthropic organization dedicated to tackling poverty and climate change. Working alongside more than 140 partners, the Foundation focuses on improving family incomes and safeguarding
The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) is a non-profit, impact-first investment fund headquartered in London, with offices in Washington, D.C., Nairobi, and Singapore. GIF invests in developing, rigorous testing, and scaling
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