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Venture Capital Trust Fund – Fund Manager Application

Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) · VC / Investment Fund
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Venture Capital Trust Fund – Fund Manager Application — Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF)

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Is it real?
Yes. This is a real programme run by Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF). GrantPilot checked its official page on 13 November 2026.
Status
Open (no fixed deadline, or applications accepted on a rolling basis).
Who can apply
Fund manager with a Ghana‑based team (see the full list below)
How to apply
Directly to Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) on their official page (vctf.com.gh). Applying is free: never pay anyone to apply or to "release" funds.

GrantPilot does not give out this funding; Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) does. We help you find it, check it is real and get ready to apply.

About this opportunity

VCTF provides equity‑oriented financing to Ghana‑based venture capital fund managers that invest in growth‑stage SMEs within agriculture, technology, manufacturing or health. You must have a local team, ESG/impact focus and be ready to invest in Ghanaian SMEs.

Provides financing to Ghanaian venture capital funds that invest in growth-stage SMEs across priority sectors. Open to fund managers with a dedicated team and impact focus.

Who can apply

  • Fund manager with a Ghana‑based team
  • Focus on VCTF priority sectors (agriculture, technology, manufacturing, health)
  • Compliance with ESG standards
  • Commitment to an impact focus, preferably aligned with the SDGs
  • Will invest in SMEs as defined by the VCTF Act

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Full eligibility wording from the listing

Fund manager must have a Ghana‑based team, focus on VCTF priority sectors, comply with ESG standards and invest in Ghanaian SMEs as defined by the VCTF Act.

Documents you will need

  • Pitch deck
  • Team CVs / biographies
  • Proof of fund registration with the SEC (if applicable)
  • ESG risk mitigation plan
  • Impact alignment statement

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How to apply, step by step

  1. Open the Fund Manager Proposal Request Form on the VCTF website.
  2. Complete all fields: team details, domicile, sector focus, fund size, commitment amount, investment instrument.
  3. Upload the required documents (pitch deck, team CVs, registration proof, ESG and impact statements).
  4. Submit the application and note the reference number.
  5. Wait for VCTF to review and contact you for any follow‑up.
Save and track it and we will email you 14 days, 7 days, 3 days, 24 hours and on the morning of the deadline.

How applications are selected

VCTF reviews applications against sector fit, strength of the Ghanaian team, ESG and impact plans, and the proposed SME investment strategy. Applications may be shortlisted for clarification; successful fund managers receive a financing agreement and can access the capital.

What reviewers look for

  • Clear ESG mitigation and alignment with SDGs are valued.
  • A strong, experienced Ghanaian team increases chances.
  • Detailed impact metrics and a realistic fund size are favoured.
  • Applications lacking a defined SME focus or ESG plan are likely to be rejected.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a fixed deadline to apply?

The programme operates on a rolling basis; you can submit at any time.

What fund size can I request?

You may indicate any size; the form asks for ranges up to more than GHS 200 million.

Do I need to be registered with the SEC?

Yes, registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission is required for eligibility.

Can a fund domiciled outside Ghana apply?

The fund must have a Ghana‑based team and invest in Ghanaian SMEs; domicile outside Ghana is not excluded if the team requirement is met.

Guide written from the official programme page on 13 November 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.

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