About Us

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wHO WE ARE

ScaleUp Africa is an international development organisation with a passion for Africa and Diaspora Affairs. We are a women-led social movement serving as a local implementation partner and strategic advisor on Gender and Racial Economic Justice.  We support large global organisations through -Consulting Contracts, Grants and Sponsorship – to achieve real Impact through Strategic Initiatives such as:
  • Community Economic Projects,
  • Accelerators,
  • Hubs,
  • Technical Assistance and
  • Capacity Building.

Our focus areas are Agriculture, Creative Industries (Film / Animation, Fashion, Music), Technology, Infrastructure, Tourism, Circular Economy, Sustainability and ESG.

ScaleUp Africa is a dynamic women-led social enterprise – a specialist Consulting firm helping large, global organizations achieve real Impact. As an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem leader in West Africa, ScaleUp Africa leverages a global network and local expertise to improve clients’ strategic outcomes – Sustainability, Gender & Women’s Economic Empowerment, Inclusive International Development Technical Assistance, Private Sector Investment, SME Business Development Services, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Advisory and Corporate Accelerators.

We provide growth support services to SMEs through Strategic Corporate/Foundation/DFI and NGO Partnerships with a focus on scaling Private Businesses in Africa and the Diaspora.

Thematic Areas:
Gender & Youth, Sustainability, Climate, ESG, Venture Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Social Justice, Social Enterprise, Impact Investing

Sectors: Agriculture, Tech, Creative Industries, Film, Infrastructure, International Development, Public-Private Partnerships

What We Do

Proximity Means Real Impact. Locally-Led Private Sector Development.

We Advise International Corporations, Philanthropists, HNWI, Family Offices, Foundations and Donors - Delivering Social Impact and Economic Development Initiatives For Africa.
  • Private Sector Development, Entrepreneurship Support, Venture Accelerators, Courses, Kits
  • Sectors: Creative (Film/Fashion), Agriculture, Tech, Tourism, Climate, Infrastructure
  • Specialisms: Gender, Youth, Sustainability, ESG, Diaspora, Social Justice, SDGs, ESG, Impact Investing and Catalytic Capital, Venture Philanthropy, Circular Economy, Agribusiness
  • SME Access To Markets,Infrastructure, Impact Funding: Pre-Seed/Catalytic/Grants For Ops
  • Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development Advisory, Technical Assistance, StartUp Kits
  • Corporate/Philanthropy /Donor/Public-Private Partnerships
  • Strategic Innovation and Ecosystem Initiatives - e.g. Africa ScaleCraft
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Our Founder

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Amma

Gyampo

Founder & CEO
An Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Board Advisor and Consultant to Impact focused Organizations and SMEs; she advises on Tech, Agribusiness, Sustainable Development, Impact Investing, Diversity, Skills Development, Diaspora Engagement. Amma has over 15 years of consulting experience working with clients including BlackBerry and Vodafone in the Europe. Her work and thought leadership have been highlighted in Forbes, Entrepreneur.com and BBC.

Olivia

Asiedu-Ntow

Co-Founder & COO
Over 15 years experience in building and developing brands both in Europe and Africa. She has entrepreneurial zeal and a passion for growth and development. She has been prolific in Global and Pan African agencies. Her strength is in developing brands and building a connection between them and their stakeholders. Olivia is relentless, a force of nature, shrewd, personable and above all a real connector.
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Purpose

Agribusiness, Digital & Circular Economy

To promote entrepreneurship and job creation opportunities across Africa and the Diaspora

Corporate Sustainability & Philanthropic Impact

To create innovative, self-sustaining new models and initiatives designed to improve the lives of people and contributions of citizens – including corporate citizens.

Public Service
Transformation

To enable leaders in governments, donors, and NGOs to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions that deliver real impact for the public good.

Inclusion for Youth
& Women

To enable inclusive economies and societies for all.
Agribusiness, Digital & Circular Economy

To promote entrepreneurship and job creation opportunities across Africa and the Diaspora

Corporate Sustainability & Philanthropic Impact

To create innovative, self-sustaining new models and initiatives designed to improve the lives of people and contributions of citizens - including corporate citizens.

Public Service Transformation

To enable leaders in governments, donors, and NGOs to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions that deliver real impact for the public good.

Inclusion for Youth & Women

To enable inclusive economies and societies for all.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Sponsors / Support Our Projects & Initiatives
  • Corporate Partnerships: Special SME Project, Venture Accelerators
  • Innovation & Specialist Sector Hubs
  • Sustainable Economy Projects
  • Youth & Women's Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
  • Digital, Technical, Financial Training & Skills Development
  • Marketing, Branding and Communications
  • Talent Acquisition & Employer brand development
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