Deadline: 21 July 2025
Reach for Change is excited to open local applications to identify and support bold founders in Ghana.
Reach for Change is proud to announce the partnership with Village Capital through the Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility (AECF), a USD 4M facility established to invest in startups developing context-specific solutions that enhance economic mobility and climate resilience in Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania.
The AECF, managed by Village Capital with support from (FMO) the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), has partnered with Reach for Change as a Venture Partner to leverage the organization’s deep local expertise to identify and evaluate high-impact startups.
They’re looking for startups driving solutions to enhance economic mobility and climate resilience, solving real problems with scalable, locally relevant models. The Facility will leverage innovative finance to structure investments to align with startups’ growth strategy and capital needs, including the use of debt-like instruments.
Eligibility Criteria
- They’re calling on founders who:
- Have a minimum viable product (MVP) and early revenue
- Offer innovation through business model, process improvements, or disruptive products (tech or tech-enabled preferred)
- Are seeking to raise between USD 75,000 and USD 500,000
- Have raised less than USD 2 million to date
- Operate with a clear mission for social or environmental impact
- Demonstrate healthy unit economics with a path to financial sustainability
For more information, visit Reach for Change.
