--- title: "Women Entrepreneurship 4 Africa" url: https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/ --- PROGRAM # Women Entrepreneurship For Africa Increasing access to funding, market opportunities, knowledge enhancement, and technical training for women entrepreneurs in Africa. A program implemented by SAFEEM, a member of the Seedstars Group. ![we4a](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/WE4A_logo_jpeg_1-01.max-594x300.jpg) ### Program Partners ![EU](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/EU_LOGO-01.max-594x300.png) ![acp](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/acplogo-01.max-594x300.png) ![German Cooperation](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/German-01.max-594x300.png) ![Tony Elumelu Foundation](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/TonyElumelyFoundation1-01.max-594x300.png) ![GIZ](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/gizlogo-01.max-594x300.png) ![Safeem](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/SAFEEM_LOGO-01.max-594x300.png) ## WE4A Program Overview ### WE4A Program Overview: details The Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) project is an action jointly supported by the [European Union](https://europa.eu/european-union/index_en) (EU), the [Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States](http://www.acp.int/) (OACPS) and the [German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development](https://www.bmz.de/en) (BMZ), with implementation from the [Tony Elumelu Foundation](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/) (TEF) and the [German Development agency GIZ](https://www.giz.de/en/html/index.html) (E4D program). Running the growth and acceleration programs of WE4A is the [Swiss Association for Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets](https://safeem.org/) (SAFEEM). The virtual Acceleration Program, implemented by SAFEEM, seeks to provide 100 female entrepreneurs from the TEF alumni network, with access to €10.000 in grant funding that will be paired with 3 months of technical support. WE4A Report Explore our Learning and Opportunity Report, which is a detailed analysis of the Acceleration and Growth tracks within the Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) Programme. This report highlights achievements, challenges, and opportunities for improvement, with a focus on enhancing entrepreneurship support for women-led businesses in Africa. Join us in turning reflection into action to empower women entrepreneurs who are working to boost economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. [VIEW REPORT ](https://seedsta.rs/3TwFIRe) ![WE4A REPORT](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/WE4A_Report.max-1280x550.png) ![we4a program.jpeg](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/we4a_program.width-800.jpg) ## Watch the WE4A Programme video! We are proud to share the achievements of the Women Entrepreneurship for Africa #WE4A Acceleration and Growth Programmes. The video features women entrepreneurs sharing their firsthand stories, goals, and the impact of the WE4A Acceleration and Growth Programmes. Gain insights into the different components of the programme and how they are driving transformative change for women entrepreneurs. ## Check out the Acceleration Programme startups by cluster ### Check out the Acceleration Programme startups by cluster: details To integrate a personalized startup approach into a program that is supporting 100 entrepreneurs, EiR Clusters were created based on the stage and sector of each entrepreneur. Each of the 8 clusters listed below will be led by an expert Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) that will provide coaching on the sessions delivered throughout the program and support the entrepreneurs in incorporating the concepts into their business. [ ![AGRI](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/agriculture.max-420x150.png) #### AGRICULTURE 1 __ ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-1-safeem/) [ ![Agriculture 2](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Agri2.max-420x150.png) #### AGRICULTURE 2 __ ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-2-safeem/) [ ![CONSUMER GOODS](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ConsumerGoods.max-420x150.png) #### CONSUMER PRODUCTS __ ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/food-and-beverages-safeem/) [ ![Eco Friendly](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/EcoFriendly.max-420x150.png) #### ECO-FRIENDLY __ ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/eco-friendly-safeem/) [ ![EDUCATION](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Education.max-420x150.png) #### EDUCATION & TRAINING __ ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/education-training-safeem/) [ ![HEALTH](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Health.max-420x150.png) #### HEALTH __ ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/health-safeem/) [ ![Market Places](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Ecommerce.max-420x150.png) #### MARKET PLACES __ ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/market-places-safeem/) [ ![SERVICES](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Consumer_Services.max-420x150.png) #### SERVICES __ ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/services-safeem/) # Watch the FULL Acceleration Programme Demo Day [WATCH HERE ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e8kYMvgQ9A&t=621s) ## The 30 companies moving on to the Growth Programme ### The 30 companies moving on to the Growth Programme: details [ ![Africa Wealth Initiative](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Africa_Wealth_Initiative.max-320x550.png) AFRICA WEALTH INITIATIVE #### Africa Wealth Initiative On-Demand Delivery Solution that takes fresh Agro-produce from farms to homes. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-1/africa-wealth-initiative/) [ ![Chil Artificial Intelligence Lab](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_4.max-320x550.png) UGANDA • OTHER #### Chil Artificial Intelligence Lab We use the power of machine learning and AI to put chronic disease Prevention and Management services in the hands of any woman. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/health/chil-artificial-intelligance-lab/) [ ![Dial a Pad](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Dial_A_Pad.max-320x550.png) KENYA • INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING #### Dial a Pad Dial a pad deploys an App, e-commerce platform, & smart sanitary towel dispensers to achieve uninterrupted education for women and girls. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/health/dial-a-pad-limited/) [ ![Dromedic](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Dromedic.max-320x550.png) UGANDA • LOGISTIC AND TRANSPORT #### Dromedic With data, smart logistics, and tech, Dromedic links blood suppliers with hospitals—reducing waste, increasing fast blood delivery, while maintaining quality control. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/health/dromedicc/) [ ![Eco Hustle Co Ltd](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Eco_Hustle_Co_Ltd.max-320x550.png) MAURITIUS • E-COMMERCE #### Eco Hustle Co Ltd Equips rural African women with affordable, effective and 100% biodegradable sanitary napkins through an innovative sanitary napkin production unit. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/eco-friendly/eco-hustle-ltd/) [ ![FarmerTribe Company Limited](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/FarmerTribe_Company_Limited.max-320x550.png) GHANA • ANIMAL AND CROPS HEALTH #### FarmerTribe Company Limited FarmerTribe provides timely access to agricultural inputs, training and extension services to smallholder farmers in last-mile communities. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-1/farmerTribe-company-limited/) [ ![Farm Innovation Nigeria Ltd](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Farm_Innovation_Nigeria_Ltd.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • ANIMAL AND CROPS HEALTH #### Farm Innovation Nigeria Ltd We have developed 2 products that leverage call support, mobile and web applications, database technologies to reach farmers with advisory services. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-1/farm-innovation-nigeria-ltd/) [ ![Farmio](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Farmio.max-320x550.png) GHANA • ANIMAL AND CROPS HEALTH #### Farmio Farmio leverages precision farming techniques to provide affordable greenhouse farms to guarantee about 120% increased productivity. We provide an end-to-end farming solutions in affordable greenhouse farming systems which makes farming possible all year round under the most suitable conditions while also providing access to markets for our farmers. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-2/farmio-limited/) [ ![Farm on Wheels](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Farm_On_Wheels.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • OTHER #### Farm on Wheels Providing farmers access to inputs, services and market, on credit at 0% interest, enabling them to increase production capacity, yield and income. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-1/farm-on-wheels/) [ ![Fenou Packaging](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Fenou.max-320x550.png) MAURITIUS • INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING #### Fenou Packaging Fenou Packaging helps agripreneurs find the right packaging for their product, respectful of the environment, via an agripack web platform and shop. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/eco-friendly/fenou-packaging/) [ ![Happy Coffee](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Happy_Coffee.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • COFFEE BREWING #### Happy Coffee Happy Coffee is an indigenous Seed to Cup Nigerian coffee company, improving the consumption and production of locally sourced coffee by bringing Fresh Brew Coffee to the cup of an average Nigerian. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-1/happy-cofeee/) [ ![Innovate Labs](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Innovate_Labs.max-320x550.png) GHANA • OTHER #### Innovate Labs Innovate Labs is a design firm providing cutting edge design and prototyping services that enable entrepreneurs to rapidly take ideas to market. MORE INFO ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/services-safeem/innovate-labs-safeem/) [ ![Kwanza Cocoa](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Kwanza.max-320x550.png) MALAWI • FOOD PRODUCTION #### Kwanza Cocoa Kwanza Cocoa is a multifaceted business combining agriculture and manufacturing of cocoa products in Malawi. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-2/kwanza-cocoa/) [ ![Kosmotive](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Kosmotive.max-320x550.png) RWANDA • E-COMMERCE #### Kosmotive Kosmotive, a social enterprise that focuses on improving reproductive, maternal and child health in Rwanda and throughout Africa. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/health/kosmotive/) [ ![Loom Craft Chocolate](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Loom.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • OTHER #### Loom Craft Chocolate We are artisanal cocoa processors with a strong focus on the quality of our products and the sustainability of our processes. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/food-and-beverages/loom-croft-chocolate/) [ ![Mamamoni](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Mamamoni.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • ACCESS TO FINANCE #### Mamamoni MamaMoni aims to provide micro-business loans to underserved women and low-income women in rural and urban areas in Nigeria. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/services/mamamoni/) [ ![Mukuru clean stoves](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Mukuru_Clean_Stoves.max-320x550.png) KENYA • OTHER #### Mukuru clean stoves Mukuru Clean Stoves (MCS) designs, manufactures and distributes improved, efficient, and reliable cookstoves. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/eco-friendly/mukuru-clean-stoves/) [ ![MyStash](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/MyStash.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • ACCESS TO FINANCE #### MyStash We help Africans save and invest subconsciously through a save-as-you-spend/earn model. We are like Acorns, but for Africa. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/services/my-stash/) [ ![Nyayo Moms Sokos Limited](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Nyayo_Moms_Sokos_Limited.max-320x550.png) KENYA • E-COMMERCE #### Nyayo Moms Sokos Limited A one-stop E-Commerce platform that will host all our vendor listing, paid downloadable resources and women professional listing. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/market-places/nyayo-moms-sokos-limited/) [ ![ORIKI Global & Synergy Limited](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Oriki.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • HEALTH TECH, WELLNESS #### ORIKI Global & Synergy Limited ORÍKÌ Group is the first and only all-natural farm to skin brand in Nigeria to operate a luxury spa chain coupled with its own product line. MORE INFO ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/market-places-safeem/oriki-global-safeem/) [ ![Paperbags](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Paperbags_by_ebees.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • OTHER #### PaperBags Paperbags is an eco-friendly packaging manufacturing company that allows SMEs in west Africa, easy access to eco-friendly packaging alternatives. MORE INFO ](https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/eco-friendly-safeem/paperbags-by-ebees-safeem/) [ ![Plumbee Wholefoods Ltd](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Bad_Plumbee.max-320x550.png) KENYA • AGRO-PROCESSING #### Plumbee Wholefoods Ltd Kenyan-based, female-owned agro-processing company putting low income women at the heart of our value chain to increase access to affordable quality nutrition for children in Africa. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-2/plumbee-wholefoods-ltd/) [ ![Promane and Promade Ltd/M'Care App](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Promane_and_Promade.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • OTHER #### Promane and Promade Ltd/M'Care App M'Care is an AI Super App that detects, diagnoses, treats and limits the spread of diseases and outbreaks for low resource settings. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/health/promane-and-promade/) [ ![RedButton](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Redbutton.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • E-COMMERCE #### RedButton Redbutton is a sustainable fashion company creating more sustainable alternatives, apparel, headwear and accessories for men and women. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/eco-friendly/redbutton/) [ ![SourceMyGadgets](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/SourceMyGadgets.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • E-COMMERCE #### SourceMyGadgets We are a platform-based solution creating personalized services that meet the end-to-end needs of consumers and fragmented suppliers. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/market-places/source-my-gadgets/) [ ![Store2Door](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Store2Door.max-320x550.png) RWANDA • E-COMMERCE #### Store2Door E-commerce that bridges the gap between farmers and consumers by allowing them and sellers to list their harvest, products on our website. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/agriculture-1/store-2-door/) [ ![The Ecobarter Company](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/The_Ecobarter_Company.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • OTHER #### The Ecobarter Company Ecobarter is an integrated waste resource reduction, recovery and recycling platform provider. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/eco-friendly/the-ecobarter-company/) [ ![360 Psyche](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/360Psyche.max-320x550.png) NIGERIA • OTHER #### 360 Psyche An online presence (website and mobile app) is convenient for people to access mental health services 24/7. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/health/the-smart-way-to-be-better/) [ ![Women Smiles Uganda](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Women_Smiles_Uganda.max-320x550.png) UGANDA • OTHER #### Women Smiles Uganda Women Smiles Uganda provides affordable, reliable and modern training in sustainable vertical farming concepts for underserved women in Africa. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/education-training/women-smiles-uganda/) [ ![ZAAF Collection](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ZAAF.max-320x550.png) ETHIOPIA • ACCESS TO MARKET #### ZAAF Collection ZAAF is a collection of handcrafted leather goods & accessories proudly produced in Africa from the finest materials beautifully integrated with ageless patterns created on traditional looms. MORE INFO ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/market-places/zaaf-collection/) ![Impacting women in Sub-Saharan Africa!](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/we4a_83A8773.max-1280x550.jpg) Impacting women in Sub-Saharan Africa! The core objective is to support **100 women-led enterprises** in Sub-Saharan Africa, to flourish and contribute to employment creation in their communities through: * enhanced business capacities, * access to formal financial services, * and integration into local and regional value chains. Be part of the Growth Program and access follow-on funding! Additional grant funding up to €50.000 in conjunction with a Growth Program (for an additional 3 months) will be provided to 15 enterprises selected by an expert panel as having the most high-growth potential. ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/we4a_83A9214.max-1280x550.jpg) ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/WE4A_Programme_HappyCoffee.max-1280x550.jpg) Benefits for startup participants * Access to investment readiness trainings presented by topic experts * Personalized support by an entrepreneur in residence that will provide hands-on support in the growth of each startup * 1on1 Mentorship * Local ecosystem integration & network connections * Demo Day with international investors * Grant funding of €10.000 and up to €50.000 for the 15 selected high-growth startups A program aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) * [One](https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal1): No Poverty * [Five](https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal5): Gender Equality * [Eight](https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal8): Decent Work & Economic Growth * [Nine](https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal9): Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure * [Seventeen](https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal17): Partnerships for the Goals ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/SDGS_AFRICA-01.max-1280x550.png) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Frequently Asked Questions: details Does my startup need all-female founding team members? There needs to be at least one female entrepreneur from the TEF Alumni network in the startup that takes part in the program. What is the demo day? The Demo Day is the event where you pitch your idea to stakeholders, partners, mentors, donors and investors. A marketing campaign will be included to increase visibility. What is the selection process for entering the acceleration and growth programs? A team of investment analysts will review all applications and conduct any necessary interviews in order to select the startups that have the most high-growth potential. What do we get from the growth program? The growth program will only be open to the top 15 high-growth startups and is designed to help startups build a Growth Team and implement a Growth Methodology in order to support scaling up the venture and raise Series A and beyond. The grant of up to €50,000 will be a growth capital that is needed to scale up. Who do I talk to if I need support with the program or have additional questions? We will have a team of Acceleration Program Manager, Program Coordinator and Community Manager to assist with any organizational questions you might have. On top of that for all content-related questions, there will be a Startup Growth lead and Entrepreneur in Residence that work closely with you. ### Grant Funds How much will I receive in grants? €10,000 (disbursed in two tranches) if accepted to participate as part of the cohort and a further grant of up to € 50,000 (disbursed in two tranches) if you are selected to be part of the top 15 startups that will receive access to the growth program. All grants will be disbursed only in case pre-defined milestones are reached. Will I automatically qualify for the € 10,000 when I am accepted to one of the cohorts of the Acceleration Program? Being accepted to one of the cohorts will automatically qualify you for the grant. How do I qualify for the growth program and further grants? After being selected to take part in the program (one of the initial 100 startups selected), 15 high growth startups will move forward to the growth program and receive further grants of up to €50,000. The exact amount will be determined in accordance with their capital needs. Will grants provided be subject to auditing? Yes, there will be an auditing process and we will need to make sure that all grants will be disbursed only in case pre-defined milestones are reached. We will use SAFE agreements in terms of legal contracting. ## SAFEEM Core Team ### SAFEEM Core Team: details ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Liz.max-376x376.jpg) SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER Elizabeth Jones [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethjones8888/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Harald.max-376x376.png) MANAGING DIRECTOR SEEDSTARS PROGRAMS Harald Federspiel [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/haraldfederspiel/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/sidi_saccoh.max-376x376.jpg) PROGRAM COORDINATOR Sidi Saccoh [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidi-saccoh-77a7bb159/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Franklyn_Onyeahara.max-376x376.jpg) OPERATIONAL & ADMIN SUPPORT Franklyn Onyeahara [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklyn-onyeahara-48037045/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Salmine-Sassi.max-376x376.jpg) ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE Salmine Sassi [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/salminesassi/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Alberta-Asafo-Asamoah.max-376x376.jpg) SENIOR INVESTMENT ANALYST Alberta Asafo-Asamoah [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberta-asafo-asamoah-35b35648/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Kaone-Tlagae.max-376x376.jpg) JUNIOR INVESTMENT ANALYST Kaone Tlagae [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaonetlagae/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Noel-Blais-Verrinder.max-376x376.jpg) MONITORING, EVALUATION & IMPACT LEAD Noel Blais Verrinder [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-verrinder/) ## Meet some of our programme mentors: ### Meet some of our programme mentors:: details ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Estelle_Brack.max-376x376.jpg) FOUNDER - CHAIRWOMAN, KIRALIT Estelle Brack [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/estellebrack/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Anna_Magiera.max-376x376.jpg) CHIEF INVESTOR RELATIONS OFFICER, SAGESELLER Anna Magiera [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/asmyrnova/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Adela_Alonso_Alonso.max-376x376.jpg) FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, ALONSOALONSO FZE Adela Alonso Alonso [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelaalonsoalonso/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Ana_Carolina_De_Pierro_Bruno.max-376x376.jpg) EMERGING PLATFORMS, VALE Ana Carolina De Pierro Bruno [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anacarolinadepierrobruno/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Elizabeth_Kasujja.max-376x376.jpg) MENTAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE CONSULTANT, COMIC RELIEF Elizabeth Kasujja [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasujjaelizabeth/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Christos_Kritikos.max-376x376.jpg) FOUNDER, EMERGING HUMANITY Christos Kritikos [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/startupcoach/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Abayomi_Adewumi.max-376x376.jpg) CEO, GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE NIGERIA Abayomi Adewumi [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abayomiadewumi/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Akua_Nyame-Mensah.max-376x376.jpg) FOUNDER & LEADERSHIP COACH, A.N.M. & COMPANY Akua Nyame-Mensah [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/akuanm/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Ambra_Curetti.max-376x376.jpg) FOUNDER & CEO, CURINTECH Ambra Curetti [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambracuretti/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Abdul_Khaleq_Al-Qasaily.max-376x376.jpg) FOUNDER & CEO, QR INTERNATIONAL LTD Abdul Khaleq Al-Qasaily [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulkhaleq-alqasaily/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Ashwin_Ravichandran.max-376x376.jpg) MANAGING DIRECTOR, MEST AFRICA Ashwin Ravichandran [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwinravi107/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Anita_Jovic.max-376x376.jpg) BUSINESS CONSULTANT & OWNER, ANADO.AI Anita Jovic 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