7 Ghanaian Startups That Are Growing Quietly While Everyone Watches the Big Names

While all eyes are on the likes of Zeepay and mPharma, a new wave of Ghanaian startups is scaling steadily under the radar — building game-changing tools in fintech, agriculture, and AI.

Ghana’s startup space has been buzzing for years, but many of the most promising young companies never make the headlines. These aren’t just buzzword brands — they’re solving real problems with lean teams and limited resources, and still managing to grow.

If you’re tired of seeing the same 5 startups in every pitch deck or headline, here are 7 quiet disruptors you should know about.

1. Swoove

Sector: Logistics + E-commerce Fulfillment
A Ghanaian logistics tech startup helping small e-commerce sellers manage delivery, inventory, and returns with ease. Its partnership with GIG and recent entry into Nigeria may just put it on the big map soon.

2. Grow For Me

Sector: AgriTech
Most people don’t know it’s Ghanaian. This crowdfarming platform lets anyone invest in Ghanaian farms — while smallholder farmers get access to capital and markets.

3. Naa Sika

Sector: Fintech / Savings + Credit for Women
This startup offers mobile-based susu savings for women traders and low-income earners — serving over 12,000 women in 3 regions, without a billboard in sight.

4. Bace Group AI

Sector: AI + Biometric Identity
Founded by Ghanaian AI entrepreneur Sekou Amadou, Bace is using facial recognition AI to help African banks verify IDs remotely — think KYC without paperwork.

5. Kofa

Sector: Clean Energy / Battery Swapping
Based in Accra, Kofa builds battery swap stations for electric bikes and small delivery vehicles — targeting Ghana’s boda-boda market before it explodes.

6. Ozé

Sector: SME Accounting / Business Analytics
This mobile app helps small businesses manage cash flow, track expenses, and receive credit insights — quietly backed by Google and used by over 50,000 SMEs across West Africa.

7. TinyDavid

Sector: AI for Accessibility
Named after its founder, this Ghanaian social-tech startup builds smart tools for visually impaired students — including AI-powered learning tablets and eBraille interfaces.

🌍 Why This Matters

While the tech scene hypes up the biggest rounds and loudest launches, these startups are solving real problems at scale — from market women in Tamale to e-bike riders in Osu. Investors, founders, and media houses should take note.

Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by emryswalker