Sabuni & Partners, a Sweden-based venture capital firm founded by former Swedish Government Minister Nyamko Sabuni and former Swedish MP Joe Frans, will conduct a strategic pre-investment mission to Ghana from 17–23 November 2025, with the aim of investing in a couple of promising Ghanaian ventures.
The visit represents a significant milestone in Nordic-African investment cooperation, as the firm seeks to deploy capital into Ghana’s burgeoning economic ecosystem, specifically targeting companies in food solutions and everyday technology sectors critical to Africa’s sustainable development trajectory.
High-Profile Leadership Meets Ghanaian Innovation
The delegation will be led by Ms. Nyamko Sabuni, a trailblazing leader who made history as the first person of African descent to lead a major political party in Sweden.
As Founder and CEO of Sabuni & Partners, she brings decades of experience from the Swedish government—where she served as Minister for Integration and Gender Equality—and corporate boardrooms, including Kappahl AB and AB Svenska Spel.”
“Ghana represents one of Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems,” said Ms. Sabuni. “We are inspired by the innovation and resilience of Ghanaian entrepreneurs and are committed to supporting ventures that create long-term value and shared prosperity.”
Joining her is Co-Founder Joe Frans, a Ghanaian-born entrepreneur and former Swedish Member of Parliament who has championed Africa-Europe cooperation for over four decades.
“This trip is more than an investment scouting mission; it is about building enduring partnerships. We believe that innovative Ghanaian enterprises, coupled with the right investment and governance support, can become scalable, regionally competitive players.”
Strategic Focus on Impact and Scale
During the week-long visit, Sabuni & Partners will conduct due diligence meetings with a shortlist of carefully selected Ghanaian startups and SMEs.
The firm emphasizes responsible investment, diversity, and measurable social impact, seeking companies with potential to scale regionally while addressing critical everyday challenges.
The firm has identified Ghana and Kenya as its priority African markets, positioning itself as a bridge between Nordic capital and African innovation. By focusing on food solutions and everyday tech, Sabuni & Partners aims to support ventures that combine commercial viability with meaningful social outcomes.
About Sabuni & Partners
Sabuni & Partners is a Swedish venture capital firm investing in SMEs within food solutions and everyday technology across Africa.
The firm emphasizes responsible investment, diversity, and measurable social impact, helping portfolio companies grow into scalable, regionally competitive enterprises.