Connecting Africa’s Entrepreneurs Survey

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has been a long-time promoter of growth of entrepreneurial ecosystems in Africa, by investing in and supporting companies, funds, accelerators/incubators, and other organizations.

The IFC is currently conducting a study to better understand and improve the matching process between entrepreneurs like you and investors/accelerators. The study is motivated by the difficulties many high-potential entrepreneurs face in obtaining capital and other support. 

The benefits that you will get from participating in this study are:

• Witness your potential materialize as the IFC shares your profile with an exclusive cohort of investors, accelerators, or incubators. The result? Direct introductions facilitated when compatibility aligns, ushering you to a potential positive collaboration with like-minded investors, accelerators, or incubators.
• Gain access to a list crafted by IFC, spotlighting the top recommended investment partners. Complementing this, a succinct report delves into why these partners represent an ideal match for your vision, opening pathways to strategic alliances.
• Based on our random selection, unlock the extraordinary if you are selected for a direct conversation with IFC’s investment consultants, associates, and partners. The investment consultants are primed to guide you toward partners perfectly aligned with your preferences, ensuring your entrepreneurial journey flourishes. On top of that, the interactions with IFC’s investment associates and partners are potentially paving the way for a transformative investment prospect in your venture.

If you are (a) the founder/manager of a company (with at least 2 full-time employees) that started operations for less than 10 years and with main focus in Africa, (b) looking for funding to grow your company, and (c) would like to participate in this match-making opportunity, please complete our following survey here.

If you encounter any issues or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at ifcsurveys@ifc.org or directly to me at lsetyonugroho@ifc.org (Dimas Setyonugroho).