Who We Are
About Idea to Funded
Idea To Funded is Africa’s premier venture-building platform for startups and tech-enabled MSMEs. We partner with founders and organizations to transform bold ideas into sustainable, investment-ready ventures.
We support founders to launch, scale, grow and Improve financial management structure and also position their business to become investment ready.
WHAT WE DO
FOR FOUNDERS AND ECOSYSTEM ENABLERS
Capital Copilot
premium, high-touch, tiered “funding department” support
Funding readiness
venture advisory, deal materials, business optimisation + AI tools
Academy learning
Academy learning and curated connections through Matched
Programme Design
Programme design & delivery (end-to-end or modular)
Impact strategy
Impact strategy, enhancement & measurement (MERL)
Technical advisory
SME and ecosystem strengthening and Blended capital design & portfolio support
Our Services For Founders
Capital Copilot
For ventures preparing for more revenue, grants, debt, equity, or blended finance
Program Co-Creation & Support
We partner with accelerators, NGOs, corporates, and ecosystem builders to create programs that actually deliver results.
Deal Materials & Strategic Documentation
Pitch decks, financial models, and investor briefs that win attention.
Venture Advisory & Growth Support
End-to-end founder support for accelerators, incubators, and innovation hubs.
The ITF Academy
Practical learning you can apply immediately.
Short and long courses, templates, eBooks, and cohort-based programs.
Founder Matchmaking
Connecting founders with potential partners, mentors, and opportunities.
Our Services For Ecosystem Enablers Services for Institutions, Donors & Intermediaries
Programme Design & Delivery
We are a trusted end-to-end delivery partner for development agencies, government departments and corporates to deliver locally relevant, impactful programmes that support the development of African entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Impact Strategy, Enhancement & Measurement (MERL)
We help partners build impact into delivery, not as an afterthought.
Technical Advisory (SME & Ecosystem)
Advisory support that strengthens enterprise support systems.
Blended Capital Design & Portfolio Support
Many high‑potential early-stage impact enterprises struggle to scale because the right capital is out of reach. ITF bridges this gap by designing and stewarding catalytic capital that enables sustainable growth
Impact Stats
Million, Enabled Access To Funding For MSMEs
Beneficiaries Supported
programmes Designed And Delivered
years, experience across venture support and programme delivery
Testimonials & Success Stories
What these amazing people had to say about us
I once had a challenge regarding what pricing model to use to get the best results. After reviewing my type of business and audience demographic, the ITF advisory team came up with the best approaches on how to provide free and paid value.
Including a membership model, how to communicate this change in pricing to my audience, and a strategy on how I can better engage my staff to work efficiently through training and documentation. The session provided much needed clarity and guidance that I needed.
Ms. O, Skincare Brand (Nigeria)
Through Coach Yemisi Isidi’s training and guidance, I have gone on to raise a total of $11,000 USD in business grant funding from major institutions and corporations including Coca Cola and I just currently won $3000 USD from Mastercard Foundation & I am currently a finalist in the ongoing Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton 2024! I have also gotten into prestigious fellowships and secured global partnerships all because of her business coaching on Business Finance and Pitching.
Esther Ebis
Yemisi was so professional yet with a calming air. She opened my eyes to angles I had not even considered. She shared a lot of resources, examples, and her own experience to guide me. What I liked most about the session was how she made me feel very confident in my ability to be a step-by-step guide to execute in 6 weeks.
I consulted Yemisi and the help, ideas, and resources provided helped me feel more in control of my business. Now, I can track my inventory, and analyze my price and other financial activities in a way that is so much more fun and simpler.
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