Investment Thesis

Our Systematic Approach to Building Market-Defining Ventures

We focus on five high-leverage sectors where technology can unlock exponential value, building on Ghana's emerging digital and physical infrastructure.

Why Ghana, Why Now

Ghana represents a unique convergence of macro-economic tailwinds that make it the definitive hub for building scalable ventures. Our thesis is built on three foundational pillars:

  • Continental Trade Gateway: AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra positions Ghana as the commercial heart of unified African markets
  • World-Class Infrastructure: Tema Port's expansion creates the premier logistics hub for West Africa
  • Digital Payment Rails: Ghana Card and GhIPSS provide integrated foundation for digital-first products

The 90-Day Critical Gap

"The 90-day gap is the single biggest killer of promising startups in Ghana."

Enterprise Village Investment Committee

Five Pillars of Ghana's Economic Future

We aren't generalists. We focus on five high-leverage sectors where technology can unlock exponential value, building on Ghana's emerging digital and physical infrastructure.

Export & Logistics Enablement (AfCFTA-First)

The Vision

Building the digital OS for African trade, making cross-border commerce seamless.

Example Ventures

  • An export platform for customs documentation
  • A freight brokerage marketplace

12-Week Outcome

Dozens of exporters onboarded, significant trade value processed, document cycles cut dramatically.

Agri Value Chains & Cold Chain

The Vision

Reducing post-harvest loss and increasing farmer income through tech-enabled infrastructure.

Example Ventures

  • Pay-as-you-go solar-powered cold rooms
  • A digital marketplace for agricultural processing

12-Week Outcome

Multiple cold storage sites operational, verifiable price uplift for farmers, measurable reduction in food waste.

Health Distribution & e-Pharmacy

The Vision

Creating the digital infrastructure for a more efficient and accessible healthcare system.

Example Ventures

  • APIs for insurance claims and inventory
  • Micro-fulfillment pharmacies for last-mile delivery

12-Week Outcome

A network of partner pharmacies integrated, thousands of e-scripts processed, claim rejection rates significantly lowered.

SME Fintech Operations

The Vision

Empowering Ghanaian SMEs with the financial tools to manage cash flow and grow.

Example Ventures

  • A receivables financing platform
  • A payroll and tax remittance service for growing businesses

12-Week Outcome

Millions of GHS in working capital financed for SMEs, major reduction in days sales outstanding, near-zero default rate.

BPO & Services Export

The Vision

Positioning Ghana as a global leader in high-value, tech-enabled services.

Example Ventures

  • QA-intensive data labeling for AI companies
  • Specialized insurance claims processing

12-Week Outcome

A fully trained agent workforce, strong monthly recurring revenue from international clients, near-perfect SLA adherence.

Investment Criteria

Market Size

Targeting sectors with $1B+ TAM in Ghana and West Africa

Technology Leverage

Solutions that use technology to solve structural problems

Founder Quality

Domain experts with deep industry knowledge and execution capability

Scalability

Business models that can scale across multiple African markets

Exit Potential

Pathways to meaningful liquidity events within 3-5 years

Social Impact

Positive economic impact on Ghana's development trajectory

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