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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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GIJ Startup Radar: 7 Ghanaian Startups That Got Our Attention in Q3 2025.
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GIJ Startup Radar: 7 Ghanaian Startups That Got Our Attention in Q3 2025.

In Q3 2025, we profiled and engaged with over 20 startups through our This Week in StartupGhana newsletter. From AI-powered platforms to sustainable manufacturing, founders continued to identify pressing local problems and build tech-driven solutions. Across sectors like fintech, agritech, SaaS, and e-commerce, these startups are addressing gaps in access, efficiency, and sustainability. Here’s a [...]

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Affinity Africa doubles customer base to 100,000 after $8 million seed round.
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Affinity Africa doubles customer base to 100,000 after $8 million seed round.

Affinity Africa, the digital bank recently secured $8 million in seed funding, has crossed the 100,000 customer mark. The milestone comes just seven months after the company raised an $8m seed round to fuel its expansion. At the time of the raise, Affinity had onboarded just over 50,000 customers. The rapid growth reflects strong appetite [...]

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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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Sommalife secures €440,000 in debt financing to address operational logistical bottlenecks.
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Sommalife secures €440,000 in debt financing to address operational logistical bottlenecks.

Sommalife, the Wa-based shea-focused agtech platform, has closed €440,000 in debt funding from the Kampani, the Brussels-based social impact fund.  What will the investment be used for? The investment by Kampani will enable Sommalife to address logistical challenges that pose a bottleneck to its operations. With funding from Kampani, the company plans to acquire trucks [...]

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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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SAYeTECH wins the 2024 MEST Africa Challenge, secures $50,000 investment.
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SAYeTECH wins the 2024 MEST Africa Challenge, secures $50,000 investment.

Ghana-based agritech startup SAYeTECH has emerged as the winner of the 2024 MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), securing a $50,000 equity investment to accelerate its growth and impact. The competition, organized in partnership with the Norwegian Embassy, focused on uncovering exceptional agritech companies tackling key agriculture challenges in West Africa. SAYeTECH outshone six other startups from [...]

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Oyster Agribusiness gets $610,000 follow-on funding from Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa.
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Oyster Agribusiness gets $610,000 follow-on funding from Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa.

Sahel Capital, fund manager for the KFW-backed Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa, has provided a $610,000 debt facility to Oyster Agribusiness. This working capital loan will enable the company to support more smallholder farmers, enhance productivity, and scale its climate-smart agricultural practices. With this latest round, Oyster’s total funding now stands at $2.92 [...]

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Ghana Climate Innovation Center selects 25 green businesses for the latest Incubation Program.
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Ghana Climate Innovation Center selects 25 green businesses for the latest Incubation Program.

The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) has inducted 25 businesses into Cohort 10 of its nine-month incubation program. Spanning nine regions, the cohort includes 13 female-led and 12 male-led enterprises, driving innovation in climate-smart agriculture, waste management, energy efficiency, and greening initiatives. This program equips participants with skills, mentorship, and resources to scale their impact [...]

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Ghana’s SEC grants crowdfunding licenses to Grow For Me and Ingwoo Fintech.
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Ghana’s SEC grants crowdfunding licenses to Grow For Me and Ingwoo Fintech.

Ghana's financial securities regulator, SEC, has approved two operating licences for crowdfunding businesses (Grow For Me and Ingwoo Fintech Services) to crowd-in investments and boost entrepreneurial growth. This milestone marks a significant leap forward for Ghana's burgeoning digital economy and opens new avenues for funding entrepreneurs and small businesses. Crowdfunding regulation history in GhanaGhana's journey [...]

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QKnow Edtech partners with University of Colorado’s PhET to enhance STEM education.
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QKnow Edtech partners with University of Colorado’s PhET to enhance STEM education.

QKnow Edtech has announced a strategic partnership with the University of Colorado’s PhET Interactive Simulations to enhance STEM education in Ghana. This collaboration aims to integrate PhET's extensive library of virtual math and science simulations into QKnow's platform, providing students and teachers with innovative tools for a more engaging learning experience. PhET Interactive Simulations, established [...]

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Ghana’s WeWire selected for the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator.
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Ghana’s WeWire selected for the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator.

Ghana-based fintech startup WeWire has been selected for the third cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. The startups will gain access to tools, connections, and expertise to scale their solutions, aligning with Visa's ongoing investment in Africa's digital transformation. This year's cohort includes 19 fintech innovators from 21 African countries, spanning diverse sectors such [...]

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Ghana’s MedTrack selected for the Timbuktoo HealthTech Accelerator.
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Ghana’s MedTrack selected for the Timbuktoo HealthTech Accelerator.

MedTrack has been selected as part of the first cohort of the Timbuktoo HealthTech Accelerator. Selected from over 957 applicants, the cohort features 40 young innovators from 21 African countries. MedTrack is transforming Africa’s healthcare landscape with its decentralized health information system, linking patient data to national biometric IDs. Its patient-focused platform enables seamless collaboration [...]

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7 agtech startups selected to battle for the $50K equity prize in 2024 MEST Africa Challenge.
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7 agtech startups selected to battle for the $50K equity prize in 2024 MEST Africa Challenge.

The MEST Africa Challenge has announced the seven startups selected to compete for the grand prize of $50,000 in equity at the 2024 edition. In addition to funding, the winning startup will gain access to MEST’s extensive global network, unlocking valuable partnerships, mentorship, and investment opportunities to accelerate growth and expand their global presence.The 2024 [...]

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Wahu Mobility partners with Letshego to accelerate electric vehicle ownership across Africa.
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Wahu Mobility partners with Letshego to accelerate electric vehicle ownership across Africa.

Wahu Mobility, the fully integrated electric vehicle (EV) platform has partnered with Letshego, the pan-African retail financial services company to accelerate electric vehicle ownership in Ghana. Through this partnership, Letshego Ghana will provide innovative financing solutions to Wahu Mobility’s end customers. EV financing is crucial in Ghana and across Africa because it addresses one of [...]

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5 startups secure €500,000 from develoPPP Ventures programme to scale their innovative solutions.
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5 startups secure €500,000 from develoPPP Ventures programme to scale their innovative solutions.

Five Ghana-based startups have secured €100,000 each as part of the fourth cohort of the develoPPP Ventures funding programme. Implemented locally by GreenTec Capital Partners and Scio Network, develoPPP Ventures is a growth funding program by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), which supports high growth young startups with a matching [...]

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Oze secures strategic investment from Visa to double down on boosting SME growth.
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Oze secures strategic investment from Visa to double down on boosting SME growth.

Visa, one of the world’s largest payment networks, has made a strategic investment in four African startups, including Ghana’s digital lending platform, Oze. This investment reflects Visa’s dedication to advancing digital innovation in Africa, aiming to foster fintech growth and enhance financial inclusion across the continent. The selected startups—Oze, Workpay, OkHi, and ORD—are alumni of [...]

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Liquify secures funding from Emerald Africa to provide trade finance for African SME exporters.
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Liquify secures funding from Emerald Africa to provide trade finance for African SME exporters.

The Techstars-backed fintech platform, Liquify has secured debt investment from the Emerald Africa Financing Facility (EAFF) to provide trade finance for African SME exporters. The investment will help grow its loan book to finance the working capital of agriculture-focused exporters. Founded in 2022 by Nadya Yaremenko and Alberta Asafo-Asamoah, Liquify operates as a trade finance [...]

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GAYO wins the £1 million Earthshot Prize for championing clean air initiatives.
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GAYO wins the £1 million Earthshot Prize for championing clean air initiatives.

The Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) has secured £1 million for winning the 2024 Earthshot Prize for pioneering efforts in promoting clean air and sustainable waste management across Africa. Founded in 2014 by Joshua Amponsem and Desmond Alugnoa, GAYO is solving the escalating waste and pollution issues in Africa’s rapidly urbanizing cities. Through its zero [...]

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Ghana’s Oze and Nyla Bank named semifinalists in the 2024 Milken-Motsepe Fintech Prize
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Ghana’s Oze and Nyla Bank named semifinalists in the 2024 Milken-Motsepe Fintech Prize

Two Ghana-based fintechs, Oze and Nyla Bank, have advanced to the semifinalist stage in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Fintech, joining eight other teams from across Africa and the United Kingdom. Each semifinalist team will receive $100,000 in funding to support developing and scaling innovative financial solutions that advance financial inclusion in emerging and frontier markets. [...]

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Tendo acquires Shopa to deepen its reach in the informal retail sector.
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Tendo acquires Shopa to deepen its reach in the informal retail sector.

Tendo, the leading social commerce platform has acquired Shopa, the B2B e-commerce platform to deepens its reach in the informal retail sector. The deal, structured as a combination of cash and stock, is set to redefine the supply chain landscape in Africa. Tendo will leverage Shopa’s large network of offline distributors, predominantly in the fast-moving [...]

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Ashesi University’s Endowment Fund sets the pace with investment in Janngo Capital.
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Ashesi University’s Endowment Fund sets the pace with investment in Janngo Capital.

In a groundbreaking move, Ashesi University’s Endowment Fund has invested in Janngo Capital, a pan-African venture capital firm. The university will become the first academic institution in Ghana to invest from its endowment into a venture capital fund, setting a precedent for academic institutions in the sub-region to explore new asset classes. This bold decision [...]

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Naa Sika selected for Luxembourg’s Catapult Inclusion Africa Programme.
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Naa Sika selected for Luxembourg’s Catapult Inclusion Africa Programme.

Naa Sika, the e-Micro Bank for the unbanked, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Catapult Inclusion Africa Programme. This one-week bootcamp aims to empower startups driving financial innovation with a focus on environmental impact and inclusivity. Organized by the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, the program offers participants the chance to engage with [...]

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Truecoco raises funding from Growth Investment Partners to double down on removing carbon from the air.
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Truecoco raises funding from Growth Investment Partners to double down on removing carbon from the air.

Truecoco, an aggregator, processor and commodities trading company based Ghana’s Western Region has secured an undisclosed funding from Growth Investment Partners— an investment vehicle established by British International Investment, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. The capital injection will support Truecoco in expanding its soybean processing operations and launching an industrial carbon capture [...]

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OGames scores $25,000 as winner of the African Union Education Innovation Awards.
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OGames scores $25,000 as winner of the African Union Education Innovation Awards.

SimuLab and Science Safari, a virtual science lab platform developed by OGames Studio, have been crowned winners of the African Union Education Innovation Awards at the recent Africa Skills Week held in Accra, Ghana. Led by Onyx Terchie-Duku, the platforms aim to enhance STEM education for students in under-resourced schools across Africa. They allow students [...]

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Oyster Agribusiness lands $2m to help smallholder farmers to boost productivity.
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Oyster Agribusiness lands $2m to help smallholder farmers to boost productivity.

Oyster Agribusiness, a vertically integrated agritech company, has secured $2 million to expand its operations and deepen its impact on smallholder farmers. The fresh capital will enable the company to support more farmers, enhance productivity, and scale its climate-smart agricultural initiatives. The funding round which was facilitated by Pangea Africa saw participation from prominent investors, [...]

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Kwame Koranteng joins Sony’s African Innovation Fund as Investment Manager.
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Kwame Koranteng joins Sony’s African Innovation Fund as Investment Manager.

Japanese electronics giant Sony has appointed Kwame Kwarteng as Investment Manager for the Sony Innovation Fund: Africa, a key initiative aimed at supporting Africa's entertainment start-ups. In this role, Kwame will identify and manage investment opportunities that drive innovation across the African continent. Kwame brings extensive experience in venture capital, asset management, and business planning. [...]

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Craft Education’s Hunu selected for the 2024 MIT Solve Global Challenge.
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Craft Education’s Hunu selected for the 2024 MIT Solve Global Challenge.

Hunu has been selected as part of the 2024 cohort of the MIT Solve Global Challenge fellowship. The winners selected from a pool of over 2,200 applications from 130 countries, are addressing pressing challenges in health, learning, climate, and economic prosperity and building upon traditional knowledge and technology to meet the needs of indigenous communities. [...]

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eGotickets partners with StarLife Assurance to insure event experience.
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eGotickets partners with StarLife Assurance to insure event experience.

eGotickets, the leading event ticketing platform, has partnered with StarLife Assurance, one of Ghana's foremost insurers, to enhance the event experience for users through comprehensive insurance coverage. This partnership allows eGotickets customers to purchase tickets that include protection for accidental death, total and permanent disability and hospitalization. The initiative underscores eGotickets' commitment to not only [...]

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Blossom Academy secures funding to train data professionals for the digital economy.
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Blossom Academy secures funding to train data professionals for the digital economy.

Blossom Academy has secured a grant from the Internet Society Foundation for its “Building Data Professionals for Internet Opportunities” program. This funding will enable the organization to equip underemployed professionals in Ghana with essential data and leadership skills, helping them unlock freelance and consulting opportunities and ultimately increase their incomes. As part of the program, [...]

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Tendo Technologies joins Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab securing £250,000.
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Tendo Technologies joins Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab securing £250,000.

Tendo, a leading platform for social media resellers, has been chosen for Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab, an accelerator designed to support technology-driven startups. The company is among 25 startups selected globally for the 2024 program, representing the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The Inclusive Ventures Lab is a five-month accelerator [...]

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Ghana’s My Power App selected for the NBA Africa Triple-Double Startup Accelerator.
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Ghana’s My Power App selected for the NBA Africa Triple-Double Startup Accelerator.

My Power App, a Ghanaian startup focused on empowering girls and women, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious NBA Africa Triple-Double Startup Accelerator. Created by the Power to Girls Foundation, My Power App is one of ten innovative startups selected from seven African countries to pitch their products at Demo Day, which will [...]

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Kofa Technologies to expand its battery swapping network with a £3.8 million funding commitment from Shell Foundation and the UK Government.
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Kofa Technologies to expand its battery swapping network with a £3.8 million funding commitment from Shell Foundation and the UK Government.

Kofa Technologies, the pioneering Ghanaian company re-engineering energy access through clean, portable battery solutions, has partnered with PASH Global, a leading impact investor, to significantly expand Kofa’s battery swapping network across Ghana. The ambitious expansion project is supported by a £2.35 million investment from Shell Foundation, co-funded by the UK Government’s Transforming Energy Access (TEA) [...]

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Kodu Technology nabs $50,000 as winner of the 2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition.
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Kodu Technology nabs $50,000 as winner of the 2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition.

Kodu Technology, a startup addressing key challenges in rural communities—period poverty and agricultural waste—has secured one of the grand prizes, $50,000, in the 2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition. This year’s competition attracted nearly 2,000 applications from across Africa, with 12 finalists competing for the top prizes after a rigorous evaluation process, including semi-final online interviews. [...]

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Student-founded startup Naamgwinaa Technologies Scores GH¢250,000 as winner of the 2024 NEIP Presidential Pitch.
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Student-founded startup Naamgwinaa Technologies Scores GH¢250,000 as winner of the 2024 NEIP Presidential Pitch.

Naamgwinaa Technologies has been named the winner of the 2024 National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP) Presidential Pitch. Led by Samuel Naamgwimaa, an Electrical Engineering student from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), the startup developed the Smart Switch, an innovative device that optimizes energy management and automation for homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. [...]

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Skin Gourmet secures GHS200,000 as the top winner of the Fidelity Bank GreenTech Innovation Challenge.
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Skin Gourmet secures GHS200,000 as the top winner of the Fidelity Bank GreenTech Innovation Challenge.

Skin Gourmet, the Ghanaian sustainable skincare brand renowned for its 100% natural and organic products, clinched the top prize at the Fidelity Bank GreenTech Innovation Challenge (GTIC) 2024. Skin Gourmet emerged as the overall winner in the Commercialisation Category, receiving a cash award of GHS200,000 for its innovative, eco-friendly, and market-ready solutions that harness Ghana’s [...]

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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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Fido secures $30 Million Series B round to expand its credit services to individuals and MSMEs.
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Fido secures $30 Million Series B round to expand its credit services to individuals and MSMEs.

Fido, a digital lender operating in Ghana and Uganda, has raised $30 million in a Series B round to expand its financial services to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The round includes a $20 million equity investment from global impact investment manager BlueOrchard and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO, alongside $10 million [...]

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Ghana’s Aquantuo and Metaschool shortlisted among Africa’s Business Heroes 2024 Top 50 Finalists.
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Ghana’s Aquantuo and Metaschool shortlisted among Africa’s Business Heroes 2024 Top 50 Finalists.

Two Ghanaian tech startups, Aquantuo and Metaschool, have made it to the Top 50 finalists for Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) 2024. This recognition places them among Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs and changemakers. The 2024 ABH Top 50 features a diverse group, spanning 14 sectors and 18 countries, with 40% female and 20% francophone representation. Agriculture [...]

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Bank of Ghana release draft guidelines for the regulations of cryptocurrency and other digital assets. 
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Bank of Ghana release draft guidelines for the regulations of cryptocurrency and other digital assets. 

The Bank of Ghana has made a significant move toward regulating the growing interest in cryptocurrencies and digital assets within the country. In a recently released draft guideline, the central bank outlines its approach to ensuring that digital assets such as Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other virtual currencies are managed responsibly while also fostering innovation. As [...]

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MEST Africa backs 3 new startups from the 2024 Entrepreneurs-in-Training cohort.
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MEST Africa backs 3 new startups from the 2024 Entrepreneurs-in-Training cohort.

MEST Africa, one of the pre-eminent technology incubators on the continent, has invested in 3 news startups. The latest portfolio additions from MEST Africa’s last Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EIT) programme are the result of 1,000+ applications and represent a diverse mix of teams working on various verticals and technologies. Aspiring entrepreneurs in the EIT programme go through [...]

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6 Questions with George Antwi Bosiako (CEO, Startups Cooperative Credit Union)
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6 Questions with George Antwi Bosiako (CEO, Startups Cooperative Credit Union)

George Antwi-Boasiako is an ecosystem builder focusing on innovation, digitization, and entrepreneurship. He is the CEO of the innovation hub Agrico Hub and the ecosystem-owned finance institution Startups Cooperative Credit Union. He also doubles as the Director of Finance for the Ghana Hubs Network. At AgriCo Hub, he spearheads the mission of training, incubating, networking, [...]

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ManoCap Energy secures $20 million to expand its commercial & industrial solar business in West Africa.
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ManoCap Energy secures $20 million to expand its commercial & industrial solar business in West Africa.

The Ghana—and Sierra Leone-based renewable energy investment company ManoCap Energy has secured $20 million in long-term debt financing from the Mirova Gigaton Fund to offer businesses renewable energy solutions. What does ManoCap Energy do? ManoCap Energy is a vertically integrated commercial and industrial independent power producer operating in West Africa. It specializes in replacing diesel [...]

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Fido secures $10 million from FMO as part of its Series B funding round.
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Fido secures $10 million from FMO as part of its Series B funding round.

Fido, the digital lender based in Ghana and Uganda, has secured $10 million in equity from FMO’s MASSIF Fund as part of its Series B capital raise. MASSIF is FMO’s financial inclusion fund that supports intermediaries that reach out to MSMEs disproportionately affected by a lack of access to financial services. Bridging Africa’s $331 billion [...]

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Two Female Emerging Fund Managers, Kristin Wilson and Barbara Ghansah selected for the Obuntu Launchpad Fellowship.
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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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10 agriventures secure $100,000 as finalists of the Tullow AgriVentures Programme.
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10 agriventures secure $100,000 as finalists of the Tullow AgriVentures Programme.

The Tullow AgriVentures Programme (TAP) has awarded ten promising small and growing agribusinesses $10,000 each to expand their businesses. The program being implemented by Innohub identifies and supports entrepreneurs in setting up and growing their businesses. TAP aims to generate approximately 600 new agriculturally linked ventures and support 30 existing businesses to grow and create [...]

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6 Questions with Daniel Kwaku Merki (Boxplay Ventures, Managing Partner)
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6 Questions with Daniel Kwaku Merki (Boxplay Ventures, Managing Partner)

Daniel Kwaku Merki is the Managing Partner of Boxplay Ventures. His career journey from investment banking, restaurant operator and startup consultant to an angel investor has inspired him to find a sustainable and more inclusive way to finance transformative African entrepreneurs. He thus co-creates transformational startups tackling the continent's most common and challenging problems through [...]

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6 Questions with Dr. Nii Lante Heward-Mills (Country Director, Viamo)
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6 Questions with Dr. Nii Lante Heward-Mills (Country Director, Viamo)

Dr. Nii Lante Heward-Mills is the Country Director for Viamo in Ghana and Liberia. He is an Information and Communications Technology for Development and Public Health Public Promotion expert. He has worked in the last decade deploying digital solutions to support large-scale developmental projects in Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Ethiopia and Rwanda. He also led the [...]

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The National Insurance Commission admits 5 startups for the first cohort of its regulatory sandbox.
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The National Insurance Commission admits 5 startups for the first cohort of its regulatory sandbox.

Ghana’s insurance industry regulator, the National Insurance Commission, has accepted five insurtech startups. The groundbreaking initiative aims to foster a conducive environment for the development and testing of cutting-edge innovative insurance products and services for the insurance sector. Meet the chosen ones! The selected innovators and their respective solutions are as follows: The solutions will [...]

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Farmio secures funding to scale its climate-smart farming technology and reach more farmers.
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Farmio secures funding to scale its climate-smart farming technology and reach more farmers.

Farmio, an agritech that provides mobile greenhouse kits to farmers has secured funding from Standard Chartered Bank’s Women in Tech Financing Facility. Being implemented by Village Capital, the financing vehicle seeks to address the gender financing gap by providing catalytic capital to Standard Chartered Bank’s Women in Tech program alumni. Founded in 2019, Farmio provides [...]

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