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This Week in StartupGhana #67: The GHS 383m Fund, Local Pension Capital, & The Italian Job
Hello Innovators, Welcome to Issue #67 of This Week in StartupGhana newsletter, our weekly intelligence of the critical news + funding rounds in Ghana’s startup ecosystem. Here’s a look at the bold moves shaping the ecosystem this week. Deep Dive: The GHS 383M Ci-Gaba Fund of Funds The capital bottleneck in the region has been
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Lyvv Cosmetics secures $1million to drive next phase of growth.
Lyvv Cosmetics, a Ghana-based startup developing clean beauty products for melanated skin, has raised $1 million in a blended finance round led by Barka Capital. The investment, which consists of $500,000 in equity and a $500,000 structured working capital loan, comes as the startup prepares for a major retail push into global giants like Sephora
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This Week in StartupGhana #65: Fidelity’s Green Fund + GHS 1 Billion Milestone
Hello Innovators Welcome to Issue #65 of This Week in StartupGhana newsletter, our weekly recap of the big news + funding in Ghana’s startup ecosystem. Here’s a look at the bold moves shaping the ecosystem this week. Deep Dive: Fidelity Bank’s Green Fund This week marks a definitive turning point for climate-smart infrastructure in Ghana.
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Fido partners with Uber to unlock access to credit for drivers in Ghana.
Fido, Ghana’s leading digital credit provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Uber to deliver fast, flexible and driver-centric financing solutions to drivers on the Uber platform across the country. Eligible drivers can access instant loans of up to GH₵10,000 through Fido’s fully digital platform. The product is structured to reflect the realities of
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This Week in StartupGhana #64: 2025 Ghana Startup and Innovation Ecosystem Report
Hello Innovators Is the Ghana Startup Ecosystem “crashing” or just recalibrating? We have published the 2025 Ghana Startup & Innovation Ecosystem Report. Get the data-backed insights needed for your 2026 strategy here: https://shorturl.at/CXgtk THE HEADLINE: The Ecosystem Recalibration Total startup funding in Ghana reached $66 million in the last year, a 48% decline from 2024.
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The 2024 Ghana Startup & Innovation Ecosystem Report is here!
2024 was a year of record highs and deep contradictions for Ghana’s startup ecosystem. A 95% jump in funding sounds like a win—until you realize female founders secured less than 1% of the total capital, marking a 95% drop from the previous year. At the same time, venture debt financing surged by 431%—a sign that
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This Week in StartupGhana #34: Wami Agro get additional check | Yemaachi gets support for its cancer genomic database | Wi-flix journeys to the East
Hello everyone, Have you ever wondered why Africa’s smallholder farmers remain poor despite feeding the entire continent? The reasons are plenty—ranging from limited access to finance to outdated supply chains. Fortunately, some startups featured in this edition have secured funding to change that. Here are the top headlines: Accelerator 3 Ghana-based startups advance to the
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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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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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Shaping Ghana’s Green Future: The disruptors who mattered in climate tech in 2024. – Part 1
At the Ghana Innovation Journal, we specialize in uncovering the startups, products, and trends shaping Ghana’s innovation ecosystem, making us the ultimate authority on transformative industries like climate tech. Climate tech has surged into the spotlight this year, with key players making headlines through innovative products, successful funding rounds, and impactful initiatives. With our finger