The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund is a fund-of-funds initiative that invests in African investment vehicles focused on early-stage and growth-focused SMEs. Through its innovative structure and emphasis on impact, the Fund aims to catalyze job creation, foster entrepreneurship, and promote gender-responsive and climate-conscious investment across Africa.
MEDA is an international organization that fights poverty through market-driven solutions. For 70 years, it has partnered with local entrepreneurs to provide access to finance, markets, and capabilities. The partnership aligns with MEDA’s mission.
www.capitalconnect.africa is an African digital capital-raising platform connecting businesses to capital with expert advice, powerful capital-raising tools, and actionable insights to streamline SMEs’ fundraising journey. CCA’s platform offers a robust suite of digital tools, including:
- Investor readiness and preparedness assessments
- Access to a growing database of verified African investors
- Live advisory sessions with capital-raising experts
- Strategic investor matchmaking
- Data-driven insights to guide MSMEs through the funding journey
“Our collaboration with MEDA helps us reach more businesses with inclusive growth potential and accelerate economic transformation across Africa,” said Francis Nasyomba, Founder of Capital Connect Africa. “We’re excited to provide the tools and investor access these businesses need to grow.”
“Our partnership with Capital Connect Africa is a bold step towards driving Africa’s job creation,” said Dr. Dorothy Nyambi, President & CEO at MEDA. “By supporting overlooked high-potential SMEs, we’re driving growth, creating jobs, and fostering inclusive prosperity.”
This collaboration accelerates MSMEs’ investor readiness, offering capital-raising tools, tailored advisory, and key connections with investors. It helps break down systemic barriers, especially for women-led and youth-led businesses.
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