Akanka
Overview
Akanka is a venture studio dedicated to co-creating an ecosystem of innovative solutions aimed at addressing societal challenges across Africa. The studio partners with corporates, founders, and investors to transform impactful ideas into sustainable ventures, focusing on sectors such as technology, healthcare, education, and agriculture. By bringing together multidisciplinary teams, Akanka fosters cultures of creativity and innovation that enable teams to explore new ideas, solve complex problems, and co-create sustainable solutions. The studio employs a nature-inspired, science-backed framework for living with intention, known as The Framework of Intention™, to guide its ventures. This approach emphasizes the importance of intentional living and sustainable practices in business development. Akanka's portfolio includes ventures like The Framework of Intention™, Sanctuaries of Nature™, Ekondo, Greener Cities, Future Africa, SPPG, and #FixPolitics. Each of these initiatives is designed to address specific societal challenges, from promoting environmental sustainability to fostering political leadership and community engagement. Akanka is led by the Ezeks Twins, Chinemelum and Chuba Ezekwesili, who bring a diverse set of skills as interdisciplinary designers, artists, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, and philosophers. Their leadership reflects the studio's commitment to integrating diverse perspectives and expertise in its ventures. By leveraging this multidisciplinary approach, Akanka aims to create a positive impact on communities across Africa, driving sustainable development and innovation in various sectors.
Investment Focus
- Innovative solutions addressing societal challenges
- Sustainable business models
- Alignment with Akanka's mission and values
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Akanka invest in?
Akanka invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Nigeria. Akanka is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Akanka invest at?
Akanka backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does Akanka invest in?
Akanka invests across Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and South Africa.
Who are the partners at Akanka?
Team members listed for Akanka include Chuba Ezekwesili (Co-Head of Studio) and Chinemelum Ezekwesili (Co-Head of Studio).
What companies has Akanka invested in?
Akanka's portfolio includes Future Africa, The Framework of Intention™, Sanctuaries of Nature™, Ekondo, Greener Cities, SPPG and #FixPolitics.
How do I contact Akanka?
Akanka's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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