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Browsing: funding gap
- Deal Source Africa connects African businesses online with investors, transaction advisors and Impact Funds.
- Experienced transaction advisors will link with businesses to provide professional support along their fundraising journey.
- During the pilot phase, the program enabled 94 businesses to connect with 18 investors in deal rooms.
A new programme seeking to connect African businesses online with investors, transaction advisors and Impact Funds has been unveiled in Ghana at the West Africa Deal summit. The programme, Deal Source Africa, comprises a digital platform that connects investors with businesses, in-person and virtual deal rooms where businesses can meet investors.
Deal Source Africa seeks to bridge the $331 billion funding gap for African SMEs. Top on target will be SMEs with high growth potential and offering solutions that help meet their business needs.
It also includes Impact Fund showcases where investors can meet African venture funds and other local capital providers.