Barka Fund
Barka is an impact fund that supports African entrepreneurs' efforts to scale environmental and climate solutions and build sustainable companies.
25/09/2022
I love this saying from one of my favorite successful entrepreneurs Ariel Katz success is "1% idea, 49% luck and 50% ex*****on." Our idea is sound: we offer the most bottom-up approach to investing in entrepreneurs in Africa, filling an important funding gap known as the missing middle. We have been so very lucky to have the support and partnership and (sometimes blind love) from individuals and organizations without whom honestly, we will not be here Amanda Gant
'Luni' Libes World Resources Institute Africaeats Florian Reber Gianluca Gygax Tillem Burlace 1t.org Datasite Marketa Wills, MD, MBA, CPC Michael Kopko and many others. We are in full ex*****on mode and so if you are an LP (individual or institution) interesting in contributing to real impact investing, reach out, we’d love to share our insights. We’re doing it!
Thank you John Dutton and the UpLink - World Economic Forum
team!
Happy Sunday
*****on -yesses-matter
08/07/2022
Please check out this podcast where we discuss investing challenges and opportunities in Francophone Africa.
The Opportunity is Africa: The Opportunity is Francophone Africa - Rekia Faustin on Apple Podcasts Show The Opportunity is Africa, Ep The Opportunity is Francophone Africa - Rekia Faustin - Jul 8, 2022
18/05/2022
Please check out our article on the UpLink - World Economic Forum platform. So honoured to be a part of this initiative!
Innovative local solutions can create a green future for the Sahel Bright young entrepreneurs and the funders and investors supporting them are driving collaborative action to increase the chance of a green, healthy future for the Sahel.
12/05/2022
Coming soon...the new Angel Accelerator program powered by Barka...
The Angel Accelerator Many of the largest companies in the world were startups not so long ago, funded by angel investors and venture capitalists. Look deeper into the largest co...
09/05/2022
We are thrilled and delighted to be working with this incredible group of entrepreneurs based in Francophone Africa. As we start week 6 of our Investment Readiness Program, we will be working with these ecopreneurs to finalize and put in place key processes that emphasize financial discipline and investability and help them build relationships with our partners and co-investors. We are honored to be championing these industrious founders and their communities.