Grand Challenges Africa
Overview
Grand Challenges Africa is an initiative of the Science for Africa Foundation that promotes Africa-led scientific innovations by awarding seed and scale-up grants to address health and developmental challenges.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| MamaOpe Medicals | Jul 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| HydroIQ | Sep 2019 | Grant | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Grand Challenges Africa based?
Grand Challenges Africa is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
When was Grand Challenges Africa founded?
Grand Challenges Africa was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Grand Challenges Africa have?
Grand Challenges Africa has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Grand Challenges Africa's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include MamaOpe Medicals, HydroIQ.
What was Grand Challenges Africa's most recent investment shown here?
Grand Challenges Africa's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in MamaOpe Medicals in 2024.
What sectors does Grand Challenges Africa focus on?
Grand Challenges Africa focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Grand Challenges Africa focus on?
Stage focus information for Grand Challenges Africa is not publicly available.