Who we are

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At Start & Grow, we are committed to unlocking the potential of Africa’s next generation of business leaders by equipping them with practical tools, expert guidance, and access to resources. We believe that real impact begins when young people are given
the opportunity to turn bold ideas into thriving enterprises. Through our dynamic model, we nurture entrepreneurs from the ground up – offering training, mentorship, funding, and
exposure to help them thrive in today’s competitive marketplace. Our work is grounded in values that champion innovation, responsibility, and collective success.

Entrepreneurs trained
1000 +
Business funding provided
$ 1 m+
African countries present
1 +

Partners & Collaborators

Our Mission

Empowering entrepreneurs to build scalable businesses.

To empower young entrepreneurs, students, and small business owners with the skills, mentorship, and financial support they need to build sustainable and scalable businesses.

Our Vision

A world powered by youth-driven entrepreneurship.

A world where youth entrepreneurship drives economic growth and financial independence.

Our Core Values

• Empowerment

Providing knowledge and tools to help entrepreneurs succeed.

• Innovation

Encouraging creative solutions for business growth.

• Sustainability

Building businesses that last for generations.

• Integrity

Promoting ethical entrepreneurship.

• Community

Strengthening networks of entrepreneurs.

The Start & Grow Model

The Start&Grow Model is a practical approach designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. We provide hands-on training to equip startups and existing businesses with essential skills, connect them with experienced mentors for expert guidance, offer funding and resources to help them grow, and promote their ventures on global platforms to boost visibility and market access.

Model StepWe Train
Model StepWe Mentor
Model StepWe Fund
Model StepWe Promote

Meet the Team

Meet Our Dedicated Team

Our team is a dynamic group of innovators, mentors, and strategists committed to guiding entrepreneurs from idea to impact.

Mr. Kofi Opoku

Chief Executive Officer

Mrs. Akosua Agyapong

Serial Entrepreneur

Mr. Asumadu Hayford

Venture Partner

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