Diversifying Sierra Leone’s economy is essential for the country’s economic and social development. Traditional Sierra Leonean textiles such as gara (a form of tie dye) and country cloth (cotton cloth hand woven in narrow strips and sewn together) offer opportunities to tap into a dynamic global fashion market.
Discover more about Jolaks, the ecosystem support they received and the impact of Proparco’s investment in the company.
Explore Jolaks’s investment journey to its deal with Proparco.
Find out about how Jolaks, one of Sierra Leone’s largest oil palm refineries, is taking a new approach to working with smallholder farmers to create jobs and a sustainable revenue stream for farmers, as well as offering training and development opportunities.
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.