We all know that Africa faces tremendous challenges. What is less well known is that a new generation of African social entrepreneurs is rising to the challenge.
In every country, brilliant entrepreneurs are developing new business solutions for tackling the continent’s toughest problems. These entrepreneurs bring market-based solutions that have the potential to improve living conditions for millions. Their ideas are scalable and smart and represent a new model for sustainable business.
Through this Deal Book, we present to you 12 of the most exciting projects that embody this new spirit of African social enterprise. Together, they are re-inventing business models in healthcare, education and agriculture, improving supply chains, creating trading platforms and bringing new technologies to market. Selected from over 100 entries, these entrepreneurs are now ready to raise investment to further their impact. Please feel free to read through, to understand how you can be a part of this exciting movement.