About

ThirdWay Capital is an investment firm dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sub-Saharan Africa. The firm focuses on catalyzing growth and delivering impact by investing in businesses strategically positioned to deliver strong returns and scaled impact in sectors crucial to Africa's future. Their vision is to foster a thriving African marketplace transformed by a vibrant SME sector, contributing significantly to the global economy. ThirdWay Capital provides equity investments ranging from $300,000 to $1 million to growth-ready African SME founders. Beyond financial support, they actively engage with founders to offer technical and strategic guidance, assisting in implementing transformative business practices such as agile methodologies and employee ownership structures. ?

Eligibility

• To be considered for investment, SMEs should:
• Align with Impact Themes: Operate in areas that contribute to ThirdWay Capital's target impacts.
• Demonstrate Growth: Show consistent business growth over the last 2-5 years.
• Exhibit Strong Leadership: Have a capable and resilient core team.
• Prospective investees are encouraged to review these criteria and, if aligned, submit a pitch deck for consideration.
• Impact Alignment: Contribute to the firm's target impacts and investment themes.
• Proven Business Model: Demonstrated consistent growth over the past 2-5 years.
• Strong Leadership: Possess a resilient core team capable of perseverance and problem-solving.