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Discover a selection of enterprises featured in Agora‘s portfolio, offering a glimpse into the diverse array of businesses driving innovation and impact within our collaborative ecosystem
Uganda
HPA specializes in apiculture, including beekeeping and honey processing, offering liquid honey, beeswax, and bee propolis. Our services include training farmers, providing technical support, modern hives, and a reliable honey market. Our goal is to lead in sustainable beehive product production in the Great Lakes Region, benefiting farmers economically and environmentally.
South Africa
PayGas is a pioneering tech-driven LPG retailer committed to serving low-income clients. Our unique cashless technology empowers customers to refill their gas cylinders with the precise amount they can afford. By revolutionizing the conventional cylinder swapping process with cashless micro refills, we actively combat deforestation caused by wood fuel usage in low-income households.
Senegal
Carad Labs is a leading food engineering platform, supporting agri-food businesses in optimizing performance and risk management. We adhere to QHSE guidelines, ISO standards, and legal regulations. Our services include sensory analysis, industrial consulting, training, R&D, and laboratory analytics. We empower businesses to thrive in the agri-food industry.
Jordan
WashyWash is an eco-friendly on-demand cleaning app, revolutionizing both the customer experience and industry standards. Initially focused on garment cleaning, our vision is to introduce diverse cleaning services on a single platform. We are dedicated to replacing outdated PERC-Dryclean with innovative EcoClean technology, reshaping global laundry practices.
Togo
VOSS Consulting specializes in providing comprehensive training, coaching, and personal development services, focusing on leadership development, and utilizing Maxwell Leadership resources within the Francophone community. Our core mission is to guide and empower individuals who aspire to enhance their personal growth and unlock their full potential.
Uganda
HPA specializes in apiculture, including beekeeping and honey processing, offering liquid honey, beeswax, and bee propolis. Our services include training farmers, providing technical support, modern hives, and a reliable honey market. Our goal is to lead in sustainable beehive product production in the Great Lakes Region, benefiting farmers economically and environmentally.
South Africa
PayGas is a pioneering tech-driven LPG retailer committed to serving low-income clients. Our unique cashless technology empowers customers to refill their gas cylinders with the precise amount they can afford. By revolutionizing the conventional cylinder swapping process with cashless micro refills, we actively combat deforestation caused by wood fuel usage in low-income households.
Senegal
Carad Labs is a leading food engineering platform, supporting agri-food businesses in optimizing performance and risk management. We adhere to QHSE guidelines, ISO standards, and legal regulations. Our services include sensory analysis, industrial consulting, training, R&D, and laboratory analytics. We empower businesses to thrive in the agri-food industry.
Jordan
WashyWash is an eco-friendly on-demand cleaning app, revolutionizing both the customer experience and industry standards. Initially focused on garment cleaning, our vision is to introduce diverse cleaning services on a single platform. We are dedicated to replacing outdated PERC-Dryclean with innovative EcoClean technology, reshaping global laundry practices.
Togo
VOSS Consulting specializes in providing comprehensive training, coaching, and personal development services, focusing on leadership development, and utilizing Maxwell Leadership resources within the Francophone community. Our core mission is to guide and empower individuals who aspire to enhance their personal growth and unlock their full potential.
Uganda
HPA specializes in apiculture, including beekeeping and honey processing, offering liquid honey, beeswax, and bee propolis. Our services include training farmers, providing technical support, modern hives, and a reliable honey market. Our goal is to lead in sustainable beehive product production in the Great Lakes Region, benefiting farmers economically and environmentally.
South Africa
PayGas is a pioneering tech-driven LPG retailer committed to serving low-income clients. Our unique cashless technology empowers customers to refill their gas cylinders with the precise amount they can afford. By revolutionizing the conventional cylinder swapping process with cashless micro refills, we actively combat deforestation caused by wood fuel usage in low-income households.
Senegal
Carad Labs is a leading food engineering platform, supporting agri-food businesses in optimizing performance and risk management. We adhere to QHSE guidelines, ISO standards, and legal regulations. Our services include sensory analysis, industrial consulting, training, R&D, and laboratory analytics. We empower businesses to thrive in the agri-food industry.
Agora is a public good launched by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and supported by like - minded public and private partners. It is designed to bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and experts who are passionate about exploring opportunities and driving economic growth in frontier and emerging economies.
The platform provides a space for networking, knowledge sharing, and investment opportunities in various sectors. It is completely free to use and offers advantages to all its users, including entrepreneurs showcasing their ideas, investors discovering new opportunities, and experts sharing their valuable insights.
Mission
Connect entrepreneurs from emerging and frontier economies with investors and experts, fostering a dynamic ecosystem that accelerates economic growth and sustainable development.
Vision
Agora envisions a world where entrepreneurship, expertise and capital seamlessly connect, creating a thriving ecosystem of impactful ventures in emerging and frontier economies. Through its digital platform, Agora strives to unlock the full potential of these economies, driving sustainable growth, and empowering entrepreneurs to make a positive and lasting impact on their communities.
"Agora offers a unique opportunity to catalyze entrepreneurship in the CEMAC region. This platform can play a pivotal role in connecting our vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs with the resources they need to thrive. With Agora‘s support, we can foster collaboration, share knowledge, and unlock new avenues for growth. This initiative aligns with our commitment to nurturing innovation and sustainable economic development in the CEMAC region."
Richard Zogo Ekassi
Advisor, Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)
"SMEs around the world, but particularly in emerging and frontier markets, are at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing finance and other assistance. Agora can level the playing field by providing a high-profile tool that will help focus on SMEs that are largely overlooked in the capital markets. Agora can inspire a wave of tools that will help these SMEs better compete for capital with larger enterprises."
Gabriel Petrus
Head of Global Relations, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
"Agora offers a distinctive platform for the provision of customized knowledge to businesses on a pro bono basis. Through its interactive features and dynamic community, the platform fosters meaningful engagements to support shared learning and foster collective growth among entrepreneurs from various backgrounds."
Nyagaka Ongeri
CEO, Ubora Advisors
"Agora has been a helpful addition to our toolkit, complementing what ADEPME already has in place to support SME development. The platform facilitates connections with investors and experts globally, enriching our local support ecosystem for entrepreneurs. It is a valuable resource in our mission to empower SMEs and foster economic growth in Senegal."
Idrissa Diabira
CEO, Development Agency and Supervision of Small and Medium Enterprises (ADEPME)
"Business Africa sees tremendous potential in Agora to connect African entrepreneurs with the capital and expertise they need to thrive. Agora‘s innovative platform provides a unique opportunity for our members to access global networks and resources, opening doors to previously untapped growth possibilities. We believe that Agora will play a pivotal role in advancing the African business landscape and promoting economic development across the continent."
Jacqueline Mugo
Secretary-General, Business Africa
"Agora offers a distinct bridge between legal expertise and businesses in emerging and frontier markets. This platform opens up new avenues for law firms like ours to connect with enterprises seeking legal guidance, fostering collaborative relationships that can drive growth and sustainable development. Agora‘s interactive features and global reach make it an attractive resource for legal professionals and businesses alike."
Benedetta Audia
Partner and Chair International Development Practice, DLA Piper
"Through Agora, we have discovered innovative ways to connect with investors, experts, and a diverse array of potential partners. Its valuable connections and resources have been instrumental in accessing new opportunities. With Agora‘s support, we are confident that our company can continue to explore avenues for steady growth."
Simon Schwall
CEO, OKO Finance
"Utilizing Agora positively impacted our investment approach. Its intuitive interface and data-driven insights allow us to discover promising ventures and make informed investment choices. Agora‘s innovative approach to connecting investors and entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets aligns perfectly with our goals, broadening the horizons of investment possibilities for the economic development of West Africa."
Mathieu Soglonou
Managing Director, Confederation of Financial Institutions of West Africa (CIF)
"Agora represents a new frontier in connecting global expertise and capital with the untapped potential of emerging and frontier economies. It is a dynamic intersection where ideas meet investment, innovation sparks transformation, and communities thrive. At UNCDF, we are proud to see Agora making a tangible impact and pushing the boundaries of what is possible."
Xavier Michon
Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
"Agora offers a unique opportunity to catalyze entrepreneurship in the CEMAC region. This platform can play a pivotal role in connecting our vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs with the resources they need to thrive. With Agora‘s support, we can foster collaboration, share knowledge, and unlock new avenues for growth. This initiative aligns with our commitment to nurturing innovation and sustainable economic development in the CEMAC region."
Richard Zogo Ekassi
Advisor, Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)
"SMEs around the world, but particularly in emerging and frontier markets, are at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing finance and other assistance. Agora can level the playing field by providing a high-profile tool that will help focus on SMEs that are largely overlooked in the capital markets. Agora can inspire a wave of tools that will help these SMEs better compete for capital with larger enterprises."
Gabriel Petrus
Head of Global Relations, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
"Agora offers a distinctive platform for the provision of customized knowledge to businesses on a pro bono basis. Through its interactive features and dynamic community, the platform fosters meaningful engagements to support shared learning and foster collective growth among entrepreneurs from various backgrounds."
Nyagaka Ongeri
CEO, Ubora Advisors
"Agora has been a helpful addition to our toolkit, complementing what ADEPME already has in place to support SME development. The platform facilitates connections with investors and experts globally, enriching our local support ecosystem for entrepreneurs. It is a valuable resource in our mission to empower SMEs and foster economic growth in Senegal."
Idrissa Diabira
CEO, Development Agency and Supervision of Small and Medium Enterprises (ADEPME)
"Business Africa sees tremendous potential in Agora to connect African entrepreneurs with the capital and expertise they need to thrive. Agora‘s innovative platform provides a unique opportunity for our members to access global networks and resources, opening doors to previously untapped growth possibilities. We believe that Agora will play a pivotal role in advancing the African business landscape and promoting economic development across the continent."
Jacqueline Mugo
Secretary-General, Business Africa
"Agora offers a distinct bridge between legal expertise and businesses in emerging and frontier markets. This platform opens up new avenues for law firms like ours to connect with enterprises seeking legal guidance, fostering collaborative relationships that can drive growth and sustainable development. Agora‘s interactive features and global reach make it an attractive resource for legal professionals and businesses alike."
Benedetta Audia
Partner and Chair International Development Practice, DLA Piper
"Through Agora, we have discovered innovative ways to connect with investors, experts, and a diverse array of potential partners. Its valuable connections and resources have been instrumental in accessing new opportunities. With Agora‘s support, we are confident that our company can continue to explore avenues for steady growth."
Simon Schwall
CEO, OKO Finance
"Utilizing Agora positively impacted our investment approach. Its intuitive interface and data-driven insights allow us to discover promising ventures and make informed investment choices. Agora‘s innovative approach to connecting investors and entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets aligns perfectly with our goals, broadening the horizons of investment possibilities for the economic development of West Africa."
Mathieu Soglonou
Managing Director, Confederation of Financial Institutions of West Africa (CIF)
"Agora represents a new frontier in connecting global expertise and capital with the untapped potential of emerging and frontier economies. It is a dynamic intersection where ideas meet investment, innovation sparks transformation, and communities thrive. At UNCDF, we are proud to see Agora making a tangible impact and pushing the boundaries of what is possible."
Xavier Michon
Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
"Agora offers a unique opportunity to catalyze entrepreneurship in the CEMAC region. This platform can play a pivotal role in connecting our vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs with the resources they need to thrive. With Agora‘s support, we can foster collaboration, share knowledge, and unlock new avenues for growth. This initiative aligns with our commitment to nurturing innovation and sustainable economic development in the CEMAC region."
Richard Zogo Ekassi
Advisor, Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)
"SMEs around the world, but particularly in emerging and frontier markets, are at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing finance and other assistance. Agora can level the playing field by providing a high-profile tool that will help focus on SMEs that are largely overlooked in the capital markets. Agora can inspire a wave of tools that will help these SMEs better compete for capital with larger enterprises."
Gabriel Petrus
Head of Global Relations, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
"Agora offers a distinctive platform for the provision of customized knowledge to businesses on a pro bono basis. Through its interactive features and dynamic community, the platform fosters meaningful engagements to support shared learning and foster collective growth among entrepreneurs from various backgrounds."
Nyagaka Ongeri
CEO, Ubora Advisors
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