As part of our work to encourage investment into Sierra Leone, we co-hosted a delegation of nine major international investment institutions. During the five-day trip, participants visited 20 firms and interacted with around 50 more through several events such as a pitch night where entrepreneurs pitched and received feedback on their businesses.
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.