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Village Capital commits $4 million to grow startups in Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania

Modupeoluwa Olalere by Modupeoluwa Olalere
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Village Capital announced on Tuesday its plan to channel $4 million into early-stage startups across Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania, targeting innovations in economic mobility and climate resilience.

This funding effort is part of the newly launched Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility (AECF), backed by the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

Local partners empower targeted startup investments

Village Capital is partnering with five entrepreneur support organisations (ESOs) that are deeply rooted in local communities to deploy this fund.

These include Ghana’s Reach for Change, Nigeria’s Africa Fintech Foundry and Fate Foundation, and Tanzania’s Anza Entrepreneurs and Ennovate Ventures.

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Village Capital’s Innovations Manager, Nathaly Botero, explained, “This isn’t just about sourcing deals, it’s about making smarter, more informed investments by working alongside those already building and strengthening their entrepreneurial communities”.

Village Capital aims to overcome typical funding challenges in Africa’s early-stage ecosystem by anchoring this initiative on organisations with deep local knowledge.

The group believes this context-first approach will reduce investment risks and unlock more precise opportunities tailored to each country’s realities rather than applying uniform strategies across regions.

The participation of these local partners as co-evaluators also empowers them as builders of their startup ecosystems, encouraging sustainable growth.

Focused investment in economic and climate solutions

The Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility prioritises startups focused on delivering local solutions that advance economic opportunity and climate resilience, two pressing challenges in these countries.

The fund addresses gaps in financing that have historically limited the growth potential of startups in these sectors.

According to reports, Village Capital’s approach is designed to unlock capital to help startups scale innovations with substantial local and regional impact.

Given that Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania face unique economic and environmental challenges, this targeted funding supports ventures that innovate in financial technology, renewable energy, agritech, and inclusive economic platforms.

The initiative aligns with broader trends in Africa, where supporting early-stage ventures through locally integrated funds is increasingly seen as a driver for sustainable development and job creation.

In 2024, Kenyan and Nigerian agritech firms Aquarech and Coamana received $850,000 from Village Capital. Since its inception in 2009, Village Capital has raised $7 billion to fund 1800 startups.

With this $4 million injection through AECF, Village Capital reinforces its global reputation as a nonprofit leader empowering emerging-market entrepreneurs.

The project’s blend of local partnerships and international capital aims to create a more resilient and vibrant enterprise environment in these key African markets.

Tags: Africa Ecosystem Catalysts FacilityAfrican startupseconomic mobilityEntrepreneurshipstartup fundingVillage Capital
Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupe is a tech content writer with 3+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories. She covers innovation, digital trends, and emerging technologies. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring new tools or tracking trends shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem.

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