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At MaxWith, we connect entrepreneurs and small businesses in Africa to funding sources, business support services, and exclusive access to top industry events across the continent. Our platform also offers learning content to boost investment readiness, strategic thinking, and overall business acumen.
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Search through our curated database of funding opportunities, accelerators, and business support programs tailored for African entrepreneurs.
Our Vision
Build a thriving African economy powered by bold entrepreneurs, investment-ready businesses, and sustainable, inclusive economic growth.
Our Mission
To empower entrepreneurs and SMEs in Africa with the funding, knowledge, and strategic connections they need to grow into industry leaders.
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Curated Opportunities
Presenting Opportunities to boost growth.
- Curated funding opportunities
- Event listings
- Networking links
- Business support and incubation
Business Planning
Business strategies and plans for growth.
- Strategy formulation
- Operations Planning
- Market positioning and commercialisation strategies
- Pitch deck
Financial Modelling
Sound Financial forecasts to guide progress.
- Financial projections
- Addressing assumptions
- Sensitivity analysis
- Financial statement modelling
Investment Readiness
Getting ready to attract investment.
- Clear value proposition
- Scalable business model
- Strong leadership
- Evidence of traction
- Legal and compliance
The Power of Teamwork
Our cross-functional team of experts work together tirelessly with clients to ensure the attainment of desired outcomes.
Bridges to Success
Every breakthrough lays the foundation for future growth and sustainability.
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Sankalp
Established in India in 2009 and expanding to Kenya in 2014, the Sankalp Forum has a 15-year legacy of supporting entrepreneurs. As an initiative of Intellecap…
Green Climate Fund
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a critical component of the global climate finance architecture, established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)….
The International Climate Finance Accelerator (ICFA)
The International Climate Finance Accelerator (ICFA) supports first- and second-time investment management or advisory firms in launching climate-focused investment vehicles. Designed to promote climate action in…
Mest Express
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…
USADF
The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) offers grants to African enterprises and organizations that drive economic development, focusing on agriculture, off-grid energy, and youth entrepreneurship. These…
Water and Energy for Food (WEF4F
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…
UNDP
UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the…
SIDA (Challenge Fund)
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…
Stardust Startups
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,…
Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC)
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…
IKEA Foundation
“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…
Global Innovation Fund
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,…
Get Invest
GET.invest is a European program that mobilizes investment in renewable energy projects in developing countries. The program supports project developers and companies achieve investment readiness and…
Development Innovation Ventures (DIV)
Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) is USAID’s tiered, evidence-based, open innovation program that funds breakthrough solutions to some of the world’s toughest development challenges. By prioritizing innovation…
Ashden Awards
Ashden partners with entrepreneurs to support them, promote green jobs, and engage citizens in climate action. The organization provides politicians with the tools to implement effective…
Autodesk
The Autodesk Foundation aims to support innovative solutions addressing the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. The Foundation works across five continents, providing its portfolio…
Anonymous Hope Fund (AHF)
The Anonymous Hope Fund® is an international organization founded in 2017 with a mission to empower, educate, emotionally support, mentor, and provide practical assistance to individuals…
America’s Seed Fund
“America’s Seed Fund is dedicated to transforming scientific and engineering discoveries into products and services with commercial and societal impact. The deep technologies we fund are…
AECF
“The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is a leading non-profit development organization dedicated to supporting innovative agribusiness and renewable energy enterprises. AECF aims to reduce rural…
DeveloPPP
DeveloPPP is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) funding programme. It is aimed at companies that want to invest sustainably in a…
D-Prize
D-Prize is for new organizations. Most of our awardees are first-time entrepreneurs, and most have not yet launched their organization or raised other funding. We especially…
Fund For Innovation
Created in 2021 and chaired by Esther Duflo, co-recipient of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics, FID is an innovative development financing mechanism. At the heart of its…
AgFund
AGFUND works to implement its mission to support sustainable human development by identifying successful experiences, networking, and coordination between partners according to areas of interest. And financially…
DRK Funds
DRK Foundation is a global venture philanthropy firm supporting early stage, high impact social enterprises. We believe that with early funding and rigorous support, exceptional leaders,…
Explore Equity Investors
Accelerater Africa
Accelerate Africa is a pre-seed and seed-stage accelerator program dedicated to empowering Africa’s bold and visionary founders. The program focuses on supporting entrepreneurs in the earliest…
Saviu Ventures
Founded in 2018, Saviu Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, specializing in early-stage investments across Africa, with a strong focus on…
Villgro Africa
Villgro Africa is an early-stage business incubator and impact investor that supports emerging healthcare businesses across the African continent. Established in 2017 as the African arm…
Vantage Capital
Founded in 2001, Vantage Capital is an Africa-focused fund manager specializing in mezzanine financing. With over $1.6 billion in funds raised, it stands as the largest…
Tlcom
TLcom Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on technology-enabled businesses in Africa. With offices in Lagos, Nairobi, and London, the firm partners with exceptional…
Seed Stars
Seedstars Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to investing in high-growth companies across Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2012 to bridge the funding gap…
Savannah Fund
About Funding Organization: Savannah Fund is a seed capital fund specializing in investments ranging from US$50,000 to US$1,000,000 in early-stage, high-growth technology startups across sub-Saharan Africa….
Sankalp
Established in India in 2009 and expanding to Kenya in 2014, the Sankalp Forum has a 15-year legacy of supporting entrepreneurs. As an initiative of Intellecap…
Renew Capital
Established in 2007, Renew Capital is an Africa-focused impact investment firm dedicated to backing innovative companies with high-growth potential. The firm manages investments on behalf of…
Partech
Partech is a global investment platform that specializes in technology and digital companies. It has offices in San Francisco, Paris, Berlin, and Dakar. It invests in…
Modus Africa
Modus Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in technology-driven startups. The firm supports innovative companies with high growth potential, particularly in…
Ingressive
Ingressive Capital is a Pan-African venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, managing a $50 million Fund II. The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage tech…
Green Climate Fund
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a critical component of the global climate finance architecture, established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)….
Future Africa
Founded in 2016, Future Africa is a venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm seeks to make investments in the agriculture and environment sectors….
Catalyst Fund
The Catalyst Fund is a pre-seed venture capital fund and accelerator dedicated to supporting tech startups focused on climate adaptation and resilience in Africa. The fund…
Anza Capital
Anza Holdings is a venture builder and investment platform that supports early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in Africa, with a particular emphasis on Tanzania. The organization provides…
Alitheia
Established in 2009, Alitheia Capital is a pioneering impact-investing private equity and financial advisory firm headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm specializes in identifying and investing…
Ajim Capital
Ajim Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2022. It focuses on providing financing to startups across Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm is dedicated to…
Accelerate Africa
Accelerate Africa is a Pan-African organization dedicated to unleashing Africa’s economy by supporting startups and SMEs. The platform aligns with the African Union and the African…
Union Square Ventures
Union Square Ventures (USV) is a venture capital firm based in New York City, specializing in early-stage investments across various sectors and technologies. Their guiding thesis…
Injaro
Injaro Investments is a private equity and credit fund manager focused on Africa, dedicated to creating financial and social value for investors and partners. Concentrating on…
FMO
FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, promotes sustainable growth across 85 countries by investing in energy, financial institutions, and agribusiness sectors. Focused on inclusive development, FMO…
G-Force
GForce is committed to driving impactful climate solutions by supporting startups in the sustainability and environmental sectors. Backing “stellar founders,” GForce provides pre-seed funding, strategic guidance,…
500 Global
500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator supporting early-stage tech companies worldwide. With $2.3 billion in assets under management (AUM),…
Founders Factory
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,…
Visa Accelerator Program
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,…
Baobab Network
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,…
AngelPad
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…
Techstars
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…
Y Combinator
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…
Tiny seed
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,…
Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN)
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…
Sputnik ATX VC
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…
Savanna Fund
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,…
Verod Kepple
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…
Oasis Capital
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…
Kepple Africa Ventures
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…
Katapult
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…
Accra Angels Network
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…
54Collectve
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…
Launch Africa
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…
Wangara Green Ventures
Wangara Capital Partners is an impact investment firm launching a climate-focused fund in Ghana. This is an evergreen fund with a target fund size of USD…
SBA
The SBA (Small Business Administration) is a U.S. government agency that supports entrepreneurs and small businesses to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed. Some of…
elea
elea invests philanthropic capital in and provides strategic support to entrepreneurially led ventures that create lasting social impact by giving people living in absolute poverty access…
DFC
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing…
Collaboration for Frontier Finance
The Collaborative for Frontier Finance (CFF) is a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on increasing access to capital for small and growing businesses (SGBs) in emerging markets. The…
Capricon Investment Group
“Capricorn Investment Group is a sustainable investment platform that has served families, foundations, and institutional investors for over 20 years. The firm operates as a full-service…
Africinvest
AfricInvest is an investment and financial services company founded in the early 1990s. It is recognized as one of the African continent’s most experienced private equity…
Accion
Accion is a global nonprofit organization focused on creating a fair and inclusive economy by providing financial services to underserved people worldwide. They specialize in developing…
PFAN
The Private Financing Advisory Network is a global network of climate and clean energy financing experts, which offers free business coaching and investment facilitation to entrepreneurs…