In a continued effort to promote sustainable finance practices in Sierra Leone, Invest Salone recently conducted a series of seminars in Sierra Leone from May to September 2024. These sessions gathered 28 financial professionals and regulators, providing insights into the alignment of the financial sector with sustainability goals. The series culminated in a broader financial sector event and survey that was designed to capture the perspectives of senior financial sector stakeholders on sustainable finance in the country.
Angel Investment Brief
Sierra Leone’s startup ecosystem is at a pivotal moment, with rising entrepreneurial activity but a critical funding gap in the ‘missing middle.’ This brief explores why angel investment is essential, the first-mover advantages for investors and the opportunities emerging in one of West Africa’s most dynamic early-stage markets.