What’s on Goodwell’s radar? – July 2026
As we close the first half of the year, we’re noticing a sustained and intentional shift in conversations about impact investing. Even as encouraging movements take shape within the funding landscape, investment stakeholders are putting increasing emphasis on value addition beyond capital. This month, the Goodwell team reflected this evolution, sharing pieces about resilient impact fundraising, the importance of exit planning, keeping […]
NYUMBA: A clubhouse for impact entrepreneurs
NYUMBA is Goodwell’s knowledge-sharing platform for female impact entrepreneurs across Africa. Through technical assistance, peer learning, and trusted resources, it helps founders strengthen their businesses, expand their networks, and prepare for future investment opportunities.
What’s on Goodwell’s radar? – June 2026
African agriculture continues to be top of mind for the Goodwell team, and the last month has been full of positive signals, from Ghana to South Africa. But we haven’t lost sight of our other core investment themes and are curious to see how Nigeria’s fintech developments will translate into concrete financial inclusion. Here’s a look at what we’ve been discussing in the (virtual) office over the […]
What’s on Goodwell’s radar? – April 2026
Geopolitical tremors are morphing into seismic shifts, and while Africa is not the epicentre of this global earthquake, it faces some of the most serious potential aftershocks. It is clearer than ever how interconnected our planet is; international conflict impacts local resilience, and capital flows reshape in search of stable ground. Let’s take a look at what our team has […]
Africa shows resilience amidst global turmoil
The African continent is navigating a complex economic landscape in 2026. As an investor in inclusive businesses across Africa, we are staying on top of the latest developments to support our portfolio companies as they maneuver through evolving market circumstances. The war in the Middle East has only added to the existing uncertainty and is sending even greater shockwaves through global markets, severely impacting the communities and sectors we aim to serve with our investments. However, despite ongoing […]
Taking a community-centred approach to e-waste recycling
E-waste is a global problem, with the world on track to produce 82 millions tonnes annually by 2030. West Africa is projected to generate over one million tonnes of e-waste annually in that same timeframe, with Nigeria ranking as the region’s largest e-waste producer. It’s a worrying trend; only a small fraction of e-waste is currently being recycled correctly, […]
Turning Africa’s food waste into a $60 billion opportunity
Every night, 300 million Africans go to bed hungry, yet the amount of food wasted across sub-Saharan Africa could feed 162 million people every year. These numbers reveal a humanitarian crisis that isn’t caused by scarcity; it’s caused by massive inefficiencies in the continent’s supply chains. In total, 195 million tonnes of food are wasted each year in Africa, worth more than USD 60 billion. That makes food waste one […]
What’s on Goodwell’s radar? – March 2026
The world is once more navigating uncertainty as conflict spreads across the Middle East. Beyond the immediate human and environmental tragedies, fluctuating energy markets and impassable trade routes are creating massive global ripples. From investor appetites to currency stability to peace itself, we’re watching closely to assess how geopolitical developments may impact Africa’s economies. Alongside these global concerns, our team has also been reading about structural trends […]
Growth capital funding is key to Africa’s economic transformation
Africa’s economic powerhouse is facing a funding gap Africa is powered by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The continent’s 125 million formal and informal SMEs account for 90% of Africa’s private sector businesses. In many countries, they produce 80% of consumer goods and generate up to 80% of employment. With numbers like these, you’d think that SMEs would […]
What’s on Goodwell’s radar? – February 2026
Let’s take a look at what articles the Goodwell team is reading, what discussion we’re having, and what we’re keeping an eye on this month. Africa’s growth outlook: resilience in a fractured world While Europe and the US have grown worryingly accustomed to geopolitical tensions and trade fragmentation, Africa’s story is more nuanced – and encouraging. According to a new report from […]