In this Member Spotlight, Carole Ramella, Managing Director of GFA Consulting, highlights how the firm helps SMEs strengthen their internal systems to become genuinely investment-ready. Through tools such as the Business Diagnostic and Financial Control Tool, GFA provides clear insights, actionable priorities, and reliable financial visibility.

Women-led agribusinesses take center stage at IFIF 2025 in Tamale, connecting with investors to bridge financing gaps.

ANDE’s gender-smart ecosystem strategy is transforming support for women entrepreneurs in West Africa through collaborative design, digital innovation, and the AWA platform—bridging regional gaps and scaling inclusive solutions.

The initiative will update ecosystem maps, analyze critical data, and offer strategic tools to enhance support for small and growing businesses.

We are excited to host you for the ANDE Metrics from the Ground Up Conference 2025 that will take place in Nairobi, Kenya!

Six entrepreneur support organizations in these countries will receive $700,000 in funding through the ANDE and IKEA Foundation Partnership to catalyze investment in waste and circular economy businesses. 

Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) are crucial for economic growth but often lack access to financing. Discover how Business Development Services (BDS) equip these enterprises with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive, fueling sustainable development and creating jobs.

Connecting Africa's Early-Stage investors ecosystem for a decade and counting!

Through ANDE's Gender Equality Initiative (AGEI), we convened Gender Learning Communities across our eight chapters focusing on the barriers and discriminatory policies that women entrepreneurs face.