These trials were carried out to assist financial service providers to help small and growing businesses (SGBs) prepare proper books and records to help these businesses access finance and make better business decisions. The aims of these trials were to increase the value of businesses through training and services, to increase the value perception businesses have for financial service providers and to introduce rates affordable to SGBs.
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.