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The 2024 Ghana Startup & Innovation Ecosystem Report is here!

by Staff Reporter
March 4, 2025
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2024 GIJ Report

2024 GIJ Report

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2024 was a year of record highs and deep contradictions for Ghana’s startup ecosystem. A 95% jump in funding sounds like a win—until you realize female founders secured less than 1% of the total capital, marking a 95% drop from the previous year.

At the same time, venture debt financing surged by 431%—a sign that startups are turning to alternative funding sources. Is this a sign of ecosystem maturity or a red flag that equity capital is drying up?

So here’s what you need to know:
1. Fintech dominance continues—but smart money is moving into agritech and healthtech.

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2. Policy is shifting—regulators are playing both “carrot and stick” with fintechs, crypto, and crowdfunding.

3. Market linkages matter more than funding—startups that scaled in 2024 weren’t just those that raised big rounds but those that unlocked regional expansion and acquisitions.

What does this mean for you?

1. For founders: It’s no longer just about raising money—it’s about building resilience. Who are your customers beyond Ghana?

2. For investors: The winners in 2024 weren’t the biggest fundraisers—they were the ones with business models that actually work. Are you backing sustainable companies?

3. For policymakers: Access to finance is still the biggest bottleneck—what interventions actually move the needle?

Download the 2024 Ghana Startup & Innovation Ecosystem Report for the full breakdown: https://selar.com/2024GIJendofyearreport

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