Partnering forA thriving Africa

Small Foundation is a philanthropic foundation with a vision of a thriving Africa free from extreme poverty.

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Our 2024 Impact Report

From farms to markets, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) drive African economies. Together with our partners, we’re creating the conditions for their success. Learn more about how local innovation and targeted support can unlock opportunity across rural economies.

Our Scale

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years of working with partners across Africa

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African countries our partners worked in over 2024

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African SME investments by our partners as of 2024

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members of our partner networks in 2025

Our learning & impact

System entry points

Our work is focused on three system ‘entry points’. While each entry point has distinct ambitions, they interconnect and reinforce each other. 

Commercially viable, sustainable models serving rural MSMEs

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Connected, transparent and learning ecosystems

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Changing patterns of empowerment and agency 
in Africa

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Featured partner

Vula

Small Foundation is proud to support Vula in creating next-generation financing infrastructure for Africa’s SMEs. Their AI-powered tools help entrepreneurs and funders connect more efficiently, building systems that are smarter, faster, and more inclusive.

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