At Village Capital, our goal is to drive systems-level change that fosters greater inclusivity in impact investing and enables a more diverse range of entrepreneurs to thrive. Explore our efforts in this direction below:
Digital greentech is a pivotal aspect of climate action because it makes action more decentralized, accessible, and impactful. Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, startups are developing platforms and marketplaces that enable local communities, farmers, and businesses to take real-time action on sustainability. These innovations work because they are practical, measurable, and deeply rooted in local contexts.
Mubarak is a 28-year-old digital marketer in Sudan. He worked hard to build a promising career. But he saw his future disappear when the civil war broke out in 2023. He fled to the United Arab Emirates for safety and opportunity and struggled to find a job without a network or local experience.
Climate shocks are often viewed through a global lens: rising sea levels, megafires, and their impact on GDP. But for many low-income and under-resourced communities, the crisis arrives much sooner, much closer to home.
The initiative supported 14 locally-led Ecosystem Builders, reached 150 startups across five African markets, and deployed grants to 32 startups
Eight businesses from Sage’s Impact Entrepreneurship Program received grants of up to 500K in a pitch competition.
Village Capital, via the Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility, deploys USD 350K to enterprises advancing healthcare and e-commerce logistics in Ghana
This report showcases the transformative potential of women-led greentech startups to address climate challenges while achieving outstanding business outcomes.
A new report delves into sectoral insights on Blue Economy, Climate Adaptation, Food Security, and Renewable Energy in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
A new report delves into the pivotal role of Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) in bolstering Rural Impacting Enterprises (RIEs) across sub-Saharan Africa. RIEs are a critical backbone of many African economies, forming a substantial portion of the Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) segment.