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This Week in StartupGhana #31: Ghanaian startups raised $127 million in 2024.
Ahead of our 2024 Ghana Innovation & Startup Ecosystem Report release, we’re sharing some key insights with our valued readers. Our report reviews Ghana’s startup scene, highlighting success, challenges and key trends that shaped the ecosystem in the fiscal year. In 2024, the Ghanaian startup funding ecosystem experienced a remarkable year, with startups raising $127
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Meet the 10 founders that made it into Startup Discovery School’s Venture Studio.
The Startup Discovery Africa Venture Studio has welcomed its first cohort of founders dedicated to tackling climate challenges across Africa. As part of this nine-month programme, they will receive hands-on support, access to cutting-edge software tools, tailored mentorship, and guidance on commercial, technical, and impact strategies. Meet the Chosen Ones! Merdeo Foods leverages innovative technology
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Merdeo Foods selected for Startup Discovery Africa Venture Studio programme.
Merdeo Foods, a B2B farm-direct platform that connects farmers with restaurants and food businesses, has been selected as part of the inaugural cohort of the Startup Discovery Africa Venture Studio programme. Founded in 2022, Merdeo Foods leverages innovative technology to aggregate fresh produce from smallholder farmers through its decentralized cold storage network. By utilizing this
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This Week in StartupGhana #31: Tendo gets into the timbuktoo accelerator | Kowri’s journey to the South | Nsano’s new CEO
Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉 We’re back from a rejuvenating New Year’s vacation, ready to kick off another exciting chapter. The first month of the year has been a whirlwind of activity, filled with incredible milestones and achievements. As we dive into the year ahead, here are the top headlines that set the tone for
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Tendo Technologies advances to the acceleration phase of the timbuktoo Fintech Accelerator.
Tendo Technologies has been selected among the 20 finalists advancing to the Acceleration Phase of the timbuktoo Fintech Accelerator Programme. The finalists were chosen from the inaugural cohort of 45 innovators who participated in the boot camp to shortlist the startups with the most potential. Over the next five months, the Acceleration Phase will focus
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Nsano appoints Priscilla Hazel as CEO, succeeding Kofi Owusu-Nhyira.
Nsano has announced the appointment of Priscilla Hazel as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a key leadership transition as Kofi Owusu-Nhyira steps down from the role. This change ushers in a new phase for the fintech leader as it continues to innovate and grow in Africa’s digital payments space. From its beginnings in a
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Shaping Ghana’s Green Future: The investors who mattered in climate tech in 2024 – Part 2.
As the global push for sustainable solutions intensifies, Africa-focused investors are placing bold bets on technology’s ability to address the escalating impacts of climate change. Across sectors like energy, agriculture, waste management, and manufacturing, founders are driving innovation to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and foster sustainability. Since 2019, Africa’s climate tech innovators have secured over
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This Week in StartupGhana #30 |Ashesi gets new Board Chair | A new AI & Payment Accelerator | $10 million Youth Fund in the offing
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana newsletter! From new funding milestones to strategic appointments and accelerator programmes, we’ve got the latest news shaping the future of business and technology. Here are the top headlines: Accelerator & Incubator eTranzact Ghana and Npontu Technologies launch AI and Payments Accelerator programme. Two Ghana-based tech
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This Week in StartupGhana #29 | Zinari Women’s Enterprise Fund hits first close | Oze advances to the $1M Milken-Motsepe Fintech Prize | ShaQ App gets new COO
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana newsletter! From new funding milestones to strategic appointments and policy updates, we’ve got the latest news shaping the future of business and technology. Here are the top headlines: Accelerator & Incubator Ghana’s Reach for Change selected for Village Capital’s Empowering Sustainable Africa Initiative. Reach for
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Intern to Chief Operating Officer: ShaQ App appoints Rhoda Folie as Chief Operating Officer.
ShaQ App, the super app transforming digital services in Ghana, has announced the appointment of Rhoda Folie as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Co-founder. Folie’s remarkable journey from an intern to one of the most critical leadership roles within the company underscores her dedication, talent, and ShaQ App’s commitment to nurturing internal talent.