Helping African founders build impactful businesses

We are a growing collective of funders and founders on a journey to provide and sustain 100,000 dignified jobs in Africa by 2040.

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Yvette Tetteh holding dried fruit products from Yvaya Farm
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    Coaching > Receive timely advice from Growth Partner during weekly office hours.

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    CxO/C-level Services > Engage top finance, operational and growth talent that work alongside founders to solve strategic business challenges.

  • Chat

    Community > Real-time feedback from Growth Partner and cohort. Quarterly gatherings and meetups with influential leaders.

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    Chaplaincy > Rhythms of rest amidst the grind. Wellness and self-care to avoid burning out mind, body, and spirit.

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tf Invests in founders

  • Investor Readiness > create investment outreach documents and data room for investor due diligence

  • Investment Facilitation > structure deals, introduce founders to investors, and close capital on behalf of founders

  • Direct Investment (beta) > provide line of credit and blended investments

  • Fiscal Sponsorship (beta) > Enable social impact to receive grants from grant international funders

What founders are saying

You do not have to do it all alone. True Foundry offers strategic business support from the perspective of a fellow founder/CEO. They really help you elevate your structure.
Stacey Enyame, founder of Snacks of Africa
Stacey Enyame
Founder of Snacks of Africa
Dried coconut chips from Snacks of Africa
Things change rapidly. Working with coaches that really get to know you and your business. They know what you are going through each week which has been very helpful.
Selassie Atadika, Chef and founder of Midunu
Selassie Atadika
Founder and Chef of Midunu
Chocolate truffles from Midunu Chocolates
We received tailored tools that actually make sense for our business. Office hours are my favorite thing!
Yvetter Tetteh, Yvaya Farm
Yvette Tetteh
Co-founder & CEO of Pure & Just Fruits
Dried pineapple from Yvaya Farm
10
Portfolio companies
$840k +
Raised
500+
Coaching hours
50%
Women-led businesses