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Two Female Emerging Fund Managers, Kristin Wilson and Barbara Ghansah selected for the Obuntu Launchpad Fellowship.
Two Ghana-based emerging fund managers have been selected for the Obuntu Launchpad Fellowship. Obuntu Launchpad Fellowship is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by local Emerging Fund Managers in Africa, enabling them to thrive in Africa’s rapidly evolving VC ecosystem. The 12-month invite-only fellowship provides fellows with knowledge, community, and resources. Meet the Chosen
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This Week in StartupGhana #18: | 3Farmate set to automate farming | MoringConnect secures the bag | A new MSME classification
Greetings, fellow startup enthusiasts! This week’s StartupGhana newsletter brings you a mix of inspiring news – funding wins, policy updates, and a stellar talent acquisition. Let’s dive in and see what’s propelling Ghana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem forward! Funding Policy Talent That’s a wrap for this week’s StartupGhana newsletter! We hope you found the content insightful. Stay
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Ghanaian startups raise $40 million till date, but funding remains depressed.
Get a sneak peek! Ahead of our July release of the Ghana Innovation & Startup Ecosystem Report (H1 2024), we’re sharing some key insights with our valued readers. This report offers a snapshot of Ghana’s startup scene, educating stakeholders, tracking trends, highlighting successes and challenges, and ultimately fostering a thriving entrepreneurial environment through investment and
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This Week in StartupGhana #18: | Wami Agro banks additional funding | CSIR’s $20m Impact Fund | SEC opens door to equity crowdfunding
Hi everyone, last week, our local startup scene sizzled with funding, policy changes, and a major global recognition. Let’s dive in! Funding Policy Global Milestone That’s it for this week’s roundup! Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the ever-evolving Ghanaian startup scene. Until next time, The GIJ Team
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This Week in StartupGhana #16 – 17: |Ex-Verifibuy CEO Kingsley Abrowah joins Old Mutual Ghana | Ghana’s startup ecosystem ranking takes a dip | SecondSTAX claims the top prize.
Hi everyone, this week’s Ghana tech news is a mixed bag, with some exciting developments and a sobering report. Let’s dive in! Accelerator Two Ghanaian agritech companies selected for MassChallenge Switzerland Accelerator. AgriMercarb and Ecovon, two Ghanaian companies at the forefront of agricultural technology, have been chosen to participate in the prestigious MassChallenge Switzerland Accelerator
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Op-ed: Ghana’s Startup Financing Landscape in 2023 and Beyond: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Opportunities.
In the dynamic realm of startups, securing funding often resembles navigating choppy waters. The year 2023 posed its own set of challenges for African startups, with funding taking a substantial hit amid economic downturns and droughts. According to Partech’s 2023 report, Africa experienced a notable 46% year-on-year decline in startup funding. However, amidst this turbulence,
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25 startups selected for the fourth cohort of UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Program.
UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Program has selected 25 tech-enabled companies for the fourth cohort, which kicked off within the week. The early-stage companies are addressing challenges in education, health, climate action, food and agriculture, finance, circular economy, frontier and assistive technologies, and mobility. The programme is led by UNICEF in Ghana, supported by KOICA and
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This Week in StartupGhana #12: |Kola Market secures the bag | Venture Capital Trust Fund to sponsor a youth fund |Ghana Hubs Network’s elects new Chairperson.
Welcome to This Week in StartupGhana newsletter. Blitz through what happened in Ghana’s innovation landscape over the last week. The big stories include: Funding Talent Accelerator Regulation
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New Year—More Money: What consumer fintechs in Ghana have to offer to improve your financial health in 2024 (Part 1).
Disclaimer: This information does not constitute financial advice or recommendation and should not be considered as such. The 2022/23 fiscal year has been chaotic financially for Ghanaians. The government’s default on debt had a spiraling effect on individuals and businesses. Inflation went off the roof while investors suffered haircuts on their investments. These challenges were
