WHO WE ARE
Make a Real Impact in Africa. Hassle-Free.
Scale Up Africa connects companies, foundations, individuals and family offices with Impact and Development projects across the continent.
70 Social Impact Institutions & Leaders supported through SIAaaS
— SOCIAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR-AS-A-SERVICE
Make a Real Impact in Africa. Hassle-Free.
ScaleUp Africa connects companies, foundations, individuals and family offices with Impact and Development projects across the continent.
70
Social Impact Institutions & Leaders supported through SIAaaS
— WHY SCALEUP
Your Trusted On-the-Ground Impact Team
Funding global development can be complicated. ScaleUp Africa makes it fast, effective and simple with our Social Impact Accelerator-As-A-Service (SIAaaS).
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YOUR LOCAL PARTNER
We make sure your investment goes exactly where it creates the most permanent, positive change.
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TAILORED TO YOUR GOALS
Whether you are running a corporate CSR program, engaging your staff, or managing a family foundation — our framework fits.
— REAL RESULTS
We don’t just talk about change; we deliver it. We have already supported thousands through our activities — now it’s time to build institutions and strengthen nonprofits and leaders to boost local economies.
OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON
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Jobs & Upskilling
Putting local economies on a pathway to thrive long-term.
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Social Impact Institutions & Young Women
Creating direct economic opportunities for young African women and youth-focused institutions to lead and succeed.
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Zero Hassle
We handle all the vetting and everyday management so you can focus on the results.
— SCALE UP AFRICA SERVICES
Strategic Services for Philanthropy Investors
Market Entry
Guided strategies and connections to help global investors enter African markets with confidence and cultural competency.
Facilitation
Expert-led facilitation of cross-sector partnerships between global grantmakers and African-led organizations.
Experiential Learning
Immersive on-the-ground experiences that build deep understanding of Africa’s social impact ecosystem and opportunity landscape.
Strategic Advisory
Tailored advisory support for philanthropy and impact-first investors moving capital into Africa and the Global South.
Ready to Start?
Africa is home to the world’s youngest, fastest-growing workforce. Partner with ScaleUp Africa to expand your global footprint the right way.