This Week in StartupGhana
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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 The reasons are plenty—ranging from limited access to finance to outdated supply chains.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 #32: New players in the EV ecosystem | GVCA’s New CEO | Fintech partnerships
This Week in StartupGhana #32: New players in the EV ecosystem | GVCA’s New CEO | Fintech partnerships Hi everyone and welcome to this week’s edition of the StartupGhana newsletter! The past two weeks have been buzzing with new entrants and exciting partnerships. We’ve gathered the latest updates shaping Ghana’s business and technology future. Here
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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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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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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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This Week in StartupGhana #28 |SAYeTECH nabs $50k | SEC issues crowdfunding licenses | Digital economy policy unveiled
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: SAYeTECH wins the 2024 MEST Africa Challenge, secures $50,000 investment. Oyster Agribusiness gets $610K follow-on funding from
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This Week in StartupGhana #27 |WeWire joins Visa Accelerator | Tech in Ghana conference return this week | A new player in the cross border payment space
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana newsletter! Here are the top headlines: Accelerator/IncubatorGhana’s WeWire selected for the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator.Ghana-based fintech startup WeWire has been selected to join the third cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. Having recently surpassed $1 billion in cross-border payment transactions, WeWire will benefit from
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This Week in StartupGhana #26 | $50K up for grabs | BOG strikes again | MedTrack joins the Timbuktoo Accelerator
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana newsletter! From startups making waves in tech and agriculture to global institutions planting roots in Accra, there’s plenty to inspire and celebrate. Here are the top headlines: 7 agtech startups selected for the $50K equity prize in 2024 MEST Africa Challenge.Ghana’s MedTrack selected for the
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This Week in StartupGhana #25 | GAYO scoops £1 million | BOG strikes again | Wahu Mobility moves to accelerate EV ownership
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana! We’ve got an exciting edition for you, filled with news on funding wins, policy upates and product lauches. Dive into the key stories shaping Ghana’s startup ecosystem this week. Here are the top headlines:GAYO wins the £1 million Earthshot Prize for championing clean air initiatives.