MEST Africa
Overview
MEST Africa is a Pan-African technology entrepreneur training program, seed fund, and incubator headquartered in Accra, Ghana. Founded in 2008 by the Meltwater Foundation, it provides a fully sponsored 12-month graduate-level training program for aspiring African entrepreneurs. Upon completion, graduates can pitch for seed funding and incubation for their tech startups. MEST invests in early-stage companies across various sectors, including Fintech, Agritech, SaaS, and Healthtech. Since its inception, MEST has invested in over 90 startups.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
mest.africaInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACE Group | Sep 2018 | Seed | Lead |
| CodeLn | Sep 2018 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Jumeni | Sep 2018 | Seed | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is MEST Africa based?
MEST Africa is headquartered in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana.
When was MEST Africa founded?
Founding year information for MEST Africa is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does MEST Africa have?
MEST Africa has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in MEST Africa's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BACE Group, CodeLn, Jumeni.
What was MEST Africa's most recent investment shown here?
MEST Africa's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in BACE Group in 2018.
What sectors does MEST Africa focus on?
MEST Africa focuses on Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech.
What company stages does MEST Africa focus on?
MEST Africa typically invests at the Early stage.
What is MEST Africa's AUM?
MEST Africa's assets under management are estimated at over $30.0M.