From February, the Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (GVCA) will be led by Amma Gyampo, who boasts a wealth of experience in early-stage investing as an angel investor and a startup ecosystem enabler.
In the role, Gyampo is committed to minimising investment barriers and enhancing collaboration among fund managers, portfolio companies, equity investors, and pension funds. She aims to de-risk investments through policy, tax, and legal harmonization, advocate for local domiciliation of funds, promote co-investment platforms, and support the professional development of GVCA members.
Who is Ama Gyampo?
Gyampo is the co-founder of ScaleUp Africa, a feminist entrepreneurship support organization dedicated to gender lens investing, social justice, and resource mobilization for underserved communities. She has led initiatives that have mobilized funding and support for over 10,000 women, youth, and startup ecosystem stakeholders across Africa and the Diaspora. Her expertise spans Strategy, Social Innovation, Climate Finance, Technical Assistance, Philanthropy, and SME Investment Readiness.
In addition to investing as an angel, she is a founding member and Board Director of Impact Investing Ghana, a private-sector-led initiative advancing sustainable development and the growth of Ghana’s impact investment ecosystem.
She has also worked with leading organizations such as Vodafone, BlackBerry, Access Bank, the International Trade Centre, Mastercard Foundation, YouthConnekt Africa Hub and Fund, GIZ, and the European Union.
What is the Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association?
The Ghana Venture Capital Association (GVCA) is a network of professionals specializing in private equity and venture capital, including both Ghana-based and international fund managers, as well as service providers supporting the sector. Its mission is to grow Ghana’s VC/PE sector by attracting investment, advocating for stakeholders, and strengthening industry standards to protect investors and businesses.
