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Sahara Impact Ventures is a female-led investment advisory and venture fund based in Accra, Ghana. The firm focuses on early and early growth stage businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, addressing climate change and gender disparity. It operates across various stages, including pre-seed, seed, seed-plus, and growth equity.
The firm invests in tech-enabled small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that serve underserved markets through a climate and gender lens. Key sectors include clean energy, resilient agricultural value chains, and innovative service delivery models. Sahara Impact Ventures provides both capital and technical assistance to support the growth of its portfolio companies.
Notable portfolio companies include Wahu Mobility, a designer and local manufacturer of eco-friendly electric vehicles; Agriarche, which digitizes agricultural processes for farmers and retailers; and Medpharma, a platform connecting patients with healthcare providers and medications.
Key partners include Yvonne Ofosu-Appiah and Mandy Nyarko MBE, both co-founders with extensive experience in investment and advisory roles focused on climate and gender issues.
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Yes, Sahara Impact Ventures often leads investment rounds in their portfolio companies, particularly in the early stages.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth and alignment with their mission.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but the firm operates across multiple investment stages.
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