About Illuminate Africa
Propelling Africa's Businesses Forward Through Innovation, Investment, and Strategic Support
Our Story & Vision
Illuminate Africa (ILM) was founded with a clear mission: to accelerate the growth of African businesses and facilitate international trade and investment across the continent.
Our journey began when a team of experienced professionals recognized the need for comprehensive business support services that truly understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the African market.
Our Vision
To propel Africa’s businesses toward accelerated growth by fostering innovation, supporting gender equality, and enabling economic transformation across the continent.
Our Mission
We empower high-potential African businesses to scale faster, grow stronger, and access capital by advancing innovation and inclusive growth within the tech ecosystem.
Empowering Growth
Our team of experts working to transform African businesses
Our Impact
We're proud of the difference we've made across Africa through our programs and initiatives.
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Our Journey
Foundation
Illuminate Africa was established with a mission to accelerate African businesses, focusing on business consulting and advisory services for high-potential enterprises.
Strategic Growth
Broadened its scope by identifying scalable startups and established businesses ready for growth in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
Acceleration Launch
Introduced the Upanuzi Accelerator, offering tailored mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities to support business scaling.
Investment Innovation
Launched the Nikela Fund in partnership with SBINC Capital to invest in high-growth, impact-driven businesses across the continent.
Ecosystem Expansion
Strengthened partnerships and operational reach across multiple African countries through programs like the BOLT Accelerator and the develoPPP Ventures Ghana Pitch, empowering startups across diverse sectors.
Our Approach
Our methodology combines local expertise with global best practices, ensuring solutions that are both innovative and contextually appropriate for African markets.
Understand
We take time to deeply understand each client's unique needs, challenges, and goals within the African context.
Innovate
We develop tailored, innovative solutions that leverage our expertise and network across the continent.
Implement
We execute with precision and provide ongoing support to ensure sustainable success and growth.
Our Values
Our core principles guide everything we do as we work to empower businesses across Africa.
United in Purpose
Working together to transform African business
What Drives Us
At Illuminate Africa, our values are the foundation of our work. They shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define how we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in everything we do, setting high standards and continuously improving our services.
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our business dealings and relationships.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnership and teamwork to achieve greater impact and sustainable results.
Innovation
We embrace creativity and forward-thinking approaches to solve complex challenges facing African businesses.
Our Team
Our diverse team of experts is dedicated to empowering African businesses and driving sustainable growth across the continent.
Leadership
Advisory Board
Kakrah Sersah
Board Chair
William Sena Mochia
Vice Chair
Lucia Arntz
Board Member
Lisa Bosch
Board Member
Emmanuel Gyimah
Board Member
Maurice Cashinco
Board Member
Ann Sophie Mante
Board Member
Our Partners
We collaborate with leading organizations to create impactful programs and drive sustainable development across Africa.
Join Our Team
We're always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about driving growth and innovation across Africa. Join us in our mission to transform the continent's business landscape.