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This Week in StartupGhana #65: Fidelity’s Green Fund + GHS 1 Billion MilestoneFido partners with Uber to unlock access to credit for drivers in Ghana.This Week in StartupGhana #64: 2025 Ghana Startup and Innovation Ecosystem ReportPhundit raises funding to help Africans navigate personal financial emergencies.Fido secures a $5.5 million debt investment to scale its AI-driven lending platform.FarmerTribe lands debt investment from Green Earth Group to expand into rice processing.After hitting $1m revenue mark, Farm 360 lands $1m investment to scale its business model.This Week in StartupGhana #63: The French Bet on Local AI + Farm 360’s $1m revenue markThis Week in StartupGhana #62: $32m for Investors + Visa’s New FavoriteThis Week in StartupGhana #61: Naa Sika’s French Move + Wangara’s New BossThis Week in StartupGhana #65: Fidelity’s Green Fund + GHS 1 Billion MilestoneFido partners with Uber to unlock access to credit for drivers in Ghana.This Week in StartupGhana #64: 2025 Ghana Startup and Innovation Ecosystem ReportPhundit raises funding to help Africans navigate personal financial emergencies.Fido secures a $5.5 million debt investment to scale its AI-driven lending platform.FarmerTribe lands debt investment from Green Earth Group to expand into rice processing.After hitting $1m revenue mark, Farm 360 lands $1m investment to scale its business model.This Week in StartupGhana #63: The French Bet on Local AI + Farm 360’s $1m revenue markThis Week in StartupGhana #62: $32m for Investors + Visa’s New FavoriteThis Week in StartupGhana #61: Naa Sika’s French Move + Wangara’s New Boss
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FarmerTribe lands debt investment from Green Earth Group to expand into rice processing.
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FarmerTribe lands debt investment from Green Earth Group to expand into rice processing.

FarmerTribe, the agritech focused on strengthening local rice supply chains, has secured structured financing from Green Earth Group N.V. in partnership with Pangea Global Ventures to build a modern rice milling facility in Walewale. This transaction marks Green Earth’s first investment in Ghana's agricultural sector and supports high-value processing in local food systems. The investment [...]

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Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator backs 5 startups with $50,000 to scale their products.
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Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator backs 5 startups with $50,000 to scale their products.

The Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women in Tech (FWIT) program, an initiative by Standard Chartered Bank, has invested $50,000 in five startups from its 2025 incubator program. These companies span sectors including healthcare and agriculture, and waste management. Implemented by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, the program provides business development and financial support to women-led or [...]

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Ex mPharma COO Naa Akwetey joins Ashesi University as Chief Operating Officer.
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Ex mPharma COO Naa Akwetey joins Ashesi University as Chief Operating Officer.

Ashesi University has announced the appointment of Naa Akwetey as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a significant addition to the leadership team of one of Africa’s most respected higher education institutions. Naa brings with her a wealth of experience in operational strategy, finance, and scaling social impact solutions across the continent. In her [...]

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10 female-led startups selected for Standard Chartered’s Women in Tech Accelerator Program.
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10 female-led startups selected for Standard Chartered’s Women in Tech Accelerator Program.

Ten women-led startups have been selected to join the fifth cohort of the Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women in Tech (WiT) Accelerator Program, an initiative by Standard Chartered Bank. Launched in 2020 and implemented in partnership with Village Capital and the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, the incubator equips women-led or owned tech-enabled businesses with the essential [...]

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EATO secures funding from Nubia Capital to build the digital rails for African cuisine.
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EATO secures funding from Nubia Capital to build the digital rails for African cuisine.

EATO, the AI-powered foodtech platform, has secured an undisclosed funding from Nubia Capital to accelerate its mission to build the digital infrastructure powering Africa’s food economy.  Founded by Margaret Kyerematen-Debrah in 2023, EATO is an AI-powered digital marketplace that connects African food entrepreneurs—chefs, processors, small businesses, and informal traders—with global consumers, markets, and financing opportunities. [...]

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Liquify raises $1.5m in an oversubscribed round to close Africa’s $120bn trade finance gap.
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Liquify raises $1.5m in an oversubscribed round to close Africa’s $120bn trade finance gap.

Liquify, the invoice financing platform co-founded by Nadya Yaremenko and Alberta Asafo-Asamoah, has closed a $1.5 million equity seed round, alongside additional debt financing. The round, which was oversubscribed, underscores strong investor confidence in Liquify’s approach to bridge Africa’s $120 billion trade finance gap. The UK Tech News was the first to report the news. [...]

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Jetstream Africa secures additional funding from Cauris Finance to expand its trade finance portfolio

Jetstream Africa, a fast-growing player in Africa’s e-logistics and trade finance landscape, has secured new capital from Cauris Finance, reinforcing a strategic partnership that began in 2022. This latest round marks Cauris’s third investment in Jetstream, underlining continued confidence in the company’s mission to close the continent’s estimated $120 billion trade finance gap. The funding [...]

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Regulon and Zerone AnalytiQs picked for the Google for Startups Accelerator programme.
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Regulon and Zerone AnalytiQs picked for the Google for Startups Accelerator programme.

Two of Ghana’s most promising startups, Regulon and Zerone AnalytiQs, have been selected for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator programme. Selected from a pool of over 1,500 applicants across the continent, they stand out as part of a highly competitive cohort of 15 startups using AI-first approaches to solve local and global problems. These [...]

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Kodu Technology nabs $50,000 as winner of NBPA x UM6P Innovation Challenge.
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Kodu Technology nabs $50,000 as winner of NBPA x UM6P Innovation Challenge.

Kodu Technology, the Kosmos Innovation Centre-backed cleantech and femtech innovator, has been named the Grand Prize Winner of the inaugural “Jump Shot: The NBPA × UM6P Innovation Challenge,” a new initiative by the One Court Africa program. After a competitive pitch event held in Benguerir, Morocco, the startup secured the top spot and a $50,000 [...]

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Pwc Ghana’s Ayesha Bedwei Ibe joins Wahu Mobility as Board Chair.
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Pwc Ghana’s Ayesha Bedwei Ibe joins Wahu Mobility as Board Chair.

Pwc Ghana’s Ayesha Bedwei Ibe joins Wahu Mobility as Board Chair. Wahu Mobility, the e-bike manufacturer, has assembled a four-member board to help steer its vision of providing sustainable transportation in Africa. Ayesha Bedwei Ibe, PwC's partner and global leader, will chair the board. In general, board members appointed by companies provide strategic guidance, ensure [...]

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Mariseth Farms raises $1 million to scale operations to support smallholder farmers.
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Mariseth Farms raises $1 million to scale operations to support smallholder farmers.

Mariseth Farms has secured a $1 million working capital loan from a consortium of investors to scale its crop aggregation operations and enhance fair market access for smallholder farmers, particularly women. This follows a $560,000 facility raised last month from Sahel Capital’s Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA). The latest round includes additional [...]

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OceansMall secures $150,000 from GBHub Africa to digitize Ghana’s seafood supply chain.
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OceansMall secures $150,000 from GBHub Africa to digitize Ghana’s seafood supply chain.

OceansMall, the agritech startup revolutionizing seafood logistics, has secured $150,000 in convertible debt from GBHub Africa to expand its operations and digital platform, Pinwheel. The investment also includes technical assistance and market access support, enabling the company to scale its cold chain logistics and strengthen its reach across coastal fishing communities. Founded in 2021 by [...]

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Wahu Mobility taps into the global carbon credit market with approval of Swiss-Ghana backed e-bike project.
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Wahu Mobility taps into the global carbon credit market with approval of Swiss-Ghana backed e-bike project.

Ghanaian electric mobility company Wahu Mobility has officially received approval for its carbon credit program under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, marking a major milestone in Africa’s clean transportation and climate finance landscape. In partnership with the Swiss government and the KliK Foundation, Wahu’s electric bicycle program has been designated as an eligible mitigation [...]

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Mariseth Farms secures $560k from Sahel Capital to support over 8,000 smallholder farmers. 
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Mariseth Farms secures $560k from Sahel Capital to support over 8,000 smallholder farmers. 

Mariseth Farms has secured a $560,000 working capital loan from Sahel Capital, through its Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA), to scale its crop aggregation operations and expand fair market access for over 8,000 smallholder farmers, many of whom are women. Renaissance Law Chambers advised SEFAA on the transaction, while Pangea Global Ventures [...]

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Aide Chemists selected for the 2025 HealthTech Accelerator Programme.
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Aide Chemists selected for the 2025 HealthTech Accelerator Programme.

Aide Chemists, a tech-enabled pharmacy chain, has been selected for the 2025 HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator Program. This initiative, led by the Novartis Foundation and implemented by Villgro Africa and Jhpiego, supports startups integrating digital health solutions into African public health systems. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Accra, Aide Chemists operates over 20 pharmacy [...]

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Ex-mPharma CFO Nana Dufie Addo launches new wealth planning fintech “Celerey”.
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Ex-mPharma CFO Nana Dufie Addo launches new wealth planning fintech “Celerey”.

The former Chief Financial Officer of mPharma, Nana Dufie Addo, has announced the launch of her new venture, Celerey, an AI-powered wealth planning platform that provides personalized advice and on-demand consultations with accredited finance experts to help individuals make informed financial decisions. Wealth planning and management have traditionally been reserved for the affluent, leaving many professionals, entrepreneurs, and [...]

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Ladder adjudged Fintech Startup of the Year at the 2024 Ghana Fintech Awards.
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Ladder adjudged Fintech Startup of the Year at the 2024 Ghana Fintech Awards.

The AI-powered wealth management company Ladder was adjudged as the Fintech Startup of the Year at the just-ended Ghana Fintech Awards. The ceremony, which took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel, celebrated the contributions of fintech companies, individuals, and institutions driving innovation and financial inclusion in Ghana. Ladder emerged victorious in a highly competitive category, [...]

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Amma Gyampo appointed CEO of Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association.
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Amma Gyampo appointed CEO of Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association.

From February, the Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (GVCA) will be led by Amma Gyampo, who boasts a wealth of experience in early-stage investing as an angel investor and a startup ecosystem enabler. In the role, Gyampo is committed to minimising investment barriers and enhancing collaboration among fund managers, portfolio companies, equity investors, [...]

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This Week in StartupGhana #31: Ghanaian startups raised $127 million in 2024.
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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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Nsano appoints Priscilla Hazel as CEO, succeeding Kofi Owusu-Nhyira.
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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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Ghana’s inaugural women-focused fund, Zinari, hits first close of its GHS 120 million fund.
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Ghana’s inaugural women-focused fund, Zinari, hits first close of its GHS 120 million fund.

Zinari Women’s Enterprise Fund (Z-WEF), Ghana’s first women-focused fund has announced the successful GHS 35 million first close for the GHS 120 million Fund. Anchored by the government’s fund-of-fund vehicle, Venture Capital Trust Fund, the fund seeks to bridge the financing gap for female entrepreneurs. What is Zinari Women’s Enterprise Fund’s strategy?The fund will write [...]

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Intern to Chief Operating Officer: ShaQ App appoints Rhoda Folie as Chief Operating Officer.
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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. [...]

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Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator backs 6 startups with $60,000 to scale their products.
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Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator backs 6 startups with $60,000 to scale their products.

The Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator (SCWIT), an initiative by Standard Chartered Bank, has invested $60,000 in six startups from its 2024 incubator program. These companies span sectors including healthcare, agriculture, legal services, and waste management. Implemented by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, the program provides business development and financial support to women-led or [...]

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Viamo bags $50,000 as one of the winners of AI for Climate Resilience in Rural Areas Innovation Challenge.
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Viamo bags $50,000 as one of the winners of AI for Climate Resilience in Rural Areas Innovation Challenge.

Viamo, the platform that connects the disconnected, has secured $50,000 as one of the winners of the Moonshots for Development’s AI for Climate Resilience in Rural Areas Innovation Challenge. Moonshots for Development is a partnership among the innovation labs of international financial institutions, CGIAR and the World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator to scout and [...]

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Willow Technologies leads innovation in Ghana’s building materials industry.
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Willow Technologies leads innovation in Ghana’s building materials industry.

Willow Technologies, a material research and building technology practice, has been recognized as part of ArchDaily's 2023 Best New Practices for its transformative work utilizing agricultural by-products to create sustainable building materials. Founded by Ghanaian-Filipino designer and architectural scientist Mae-Ling Lokko, the company is exploring the potential of bio-based materials, particularly agro-waste, for construction purposes [...]

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15 young females graduate from Agro Kings’ Women in Agriculture Mechanization Programme
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15 young females graduate from Agro Kings’ Women in Agriculture Mechanization Programme

Agro Kings, the agtech company, has graduated 15 young women from the Women in Agriculture Mechanisation Programme, a four-week intensive training organised by Agro Kings in partnership with GIZ and the Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness (AgriBiz) programme. The training equipped the trainees with the skills and knowledge to pilot commercial drones and operate and maintain [...]

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Izzy Obeng shortlisted for the 2023 Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards
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Izzy Obeng shortlisted for the 2023 Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards

The Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards, one of the most prestigious awards for female entrepreneurs, has shortlisted Izzy Obeng, founder of the entrepreneurship support organization, Foundervine, for the 2023 awards. Izzy is an entrepreneur, business coach and professional speaker who leads Foundervine – an international training consultancy specializing in start-up and scale-up acceleration programmes. She aims [...]

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Kola Market selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Women Founders Cohort
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Kola Market selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Women Founders Cohort

Kola Market, the B2B fullstack e-commerce startup, has been selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Women Founders Cohort. Led by Marie-Reine Seshie, the platform leverages AI and other digital tools to provide marketing, consistent sales and blended finance to SMEs across Africa. Their RaaS (Results-as-a-Service) intelligent forecasting uses machine learning and proprietary, predictive [...]

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Legendary Food Africa crowned winner of the 2023 Sankalp Africa Awards
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Legendary Food Africa crowned winner of the 2023 Sankalp Africa Awards

Legendary Foods, a food-tech startup from Ghana, won the 10th Edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit Awards. Vetsark, the agri-financing startup and Agki Medical, a healthcare startup, were the first and second runner-ups, respectively. Legendary Foods delivers the nutrition of meat at the price and sustainability of plants using insect agriculture made into delicious products. [...]

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BD Waste and Chestify AI Labs selected for the Telecel ASIP Accelerator
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BD Waste and Chestify AI Labs selected for the Telecel ASIP Accelerator

Two Ghanaian startups, BD Waste and Chestify AI Labs, have been selected for the Telecel Group ASIP Accelerator. Anchored by telecoms giant Telecel, the Africa Startup Initiative Program supports the next generation of early-stage African tech startups disrupting key industry verticals, including fintech, insuretech, agritech, and digitizing the informal economy, among others. BD Waste is [...]

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Legendary Foods lands new investment from Nairobi Business Angel Network
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Legendary Foods lands new investment from Nairobi Business Angel Network

The foodtech company has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from the Nairobi Business Angel Network to address food insecurity. Legendary Foods delivers the nutrition of meat at the price and sustainability of plants using insect agriculture made into delicious products. Led by Shobhita Soor, the company produces palm weevil larva, a local delicacy that [...]

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Jetstream Africa scores $13 million to facilitate cross border trade across African countries
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Jetstream Africa scores $13 million to facilitate cross border trade across African countries

Jetstream Africa, the technology-enabled logistics company, has secured a $ 13 million pre-Series A financing to scale into various markets in the continent. The funds will be used to support Jetstream’s expansion into new countries and the continued development of its technology platform, which vertically aggregates the fragmented financing and logistics vendors that support trade [...]

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