Grants, loans, investors and accelerators for African entrepreneurs — researched daily, links verified, expired ones removed.
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NBAN connects early-stage Kenyan entrepreneurs with a curated network of high-net-worth angel investors who provide seed capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance. Angels…
KenyaTechnologyAgricultureSavannah Fund is a Nairobi-based seed-stage VC fund investing in high-growth technology startups across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a strong focus on Kenya.…
KenyaTechnologyFintechThe IDC provides risk capital in the form of loans, equity, and quasi-equity to South African SMMEs across productive sectors including manufacturing,…
South AfricaManufacturingAgricultureViktoria Ventures is a Nairobi-based angel investment firm and early-stage fund that backs Kenyan and East African entrepreneurs building technology-enabled businesses. It…
KenyaFintechAgricultureiHub is one of Africa's most established tech innovation hubs based in Nairobi, offering an accelerator programme for early-stage Kenyan tech startups.…
KenyaTechnologyFintechNovastar Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in companies building scalable businesses for mass-market consumers in East Africa, with a…
KenyaAgricultureFinancial ServicesKCIC provides incubation, grants and technical support to Kenyan entrepreneurs developing climate-smart and clean energy solutions. Supported by the World Bank and…
KenyaClean EnergyAgricultureUwezo Fund is a Kenyan government initiative that provides interest-free loans to youth, women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through registered groups…
KenyaTradeAgricultureThe Women Enterprise Fund offers low-interest loans to women-owned businesses and women's groups in Kenya to support enterprise growth. It targets women…
KenyaTradeAgricultureThe Youth Enterprise Development Fund provides affordable loans to young Kenyans to start or expand businesses. It targets youth aged 18–35 and…
KenyaAgricultureManufacturingGAIN is Ghana's premier angel investor network connecting early-stage startups with a community of accredited angel investors based in Ghana and the…
GhanaTechnologyFintechOikocredit provides debt and equity financing to SMEs and social enterprises in Ghana with a focus on financial inclusion, agriculture, and renewable…
GhanaAgricultureFinancial InclusionFlat6Labs is a leading MENA and Africa accelerator with programmes in Cairo, Tunis, Accra, Nairobi, and other cities, offering seed investment between…
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Tunisia+4TechnologyFintechThe FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative connects high-potential agri-food investment opportunities in selected developing countries with public and private investors. It supports targeted countries…
Ethiopia
Niger+8AgricultureFood SystemsADEPME provides support and financing to Senegalese small and medium enterprises.
SenegalAgricultureManufacturingSmall Enterprise Development Agency supports South African SMEs with technology adoption and business development.
South AfricaTechnologyManufacturingIndustrial Development Corporation supports South African businesses developing green and renewable energy solutions.
South AfricaEnergyManufacturingThe startup arm of the federal iDICE programme, run through the Bank of Industry and funded by AfDB, AFD and IsDB. Founders…
NigeriaTechnologyDigitalThe Cartier Women's Initiative is a global awards programme that champions women entrepreneurs running impactful and innovative businesses, with a dedicated Africa…
The Jobs for Youth in Africa initiative supports youth-led enterprises and agribusiness ventures that create employment for Africa's growing youth population. Through…
TEF's yearly programme for African entrepreneurs. Selected founders get US$5,000 in non-refundable seed capital, along with business training, mentorship and access to…
An annual pitch competition for African entrepreneurs, funded by the Jack Ma Foundation. Ten finalists share US$1.5 million in grants. The winner…
A 9-month fellowship for young African social entrepreneurs. It combines virtual training, 4 months of mentorship, a 5-day in-person workshop and an…
A competition for youth-led businesses working on climate adaptation in Africa. Past winners received grants of up to US$100,000, plus a one-year…
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