Shell Foundation

Shell Foundation is an independent non-profit charity based in London, established in 2000 by the Shell Group. The foundation focuses on creating and scaling innovative solutions to address global development challenges, particularly those connected to the energy sector. By applying business principles to social and environmental issues, it aims to achieve significant and lasting impact. The foundation has developed an enterprise-based model that combines financial support, such as grants and loans, with non-financial resources to foster social innovation. It leverages the skills and networks of Shell to enhance its development efforts and strives to harness private markets for public benefit on a large scale.

Jonathan Berman

CEO and Member of the Investment Committee

Past deals in West Africa

Kofa

Grant in 2025
Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology. The company aims to develop an affordable, sustainable and customer driven electric network in transformative energy, transport, and climate change around the globe. Kofa was founded in Ghana and is headquartered in Accra.

Kofa

Debt Financing in 2025
Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology. The company aims to develop an affordable, sustainable and customer driven electric network in transformative energy, transport, and climate change around the globe. Kofa was founded in Ghana and is headquartered in Accra.

Kofa

Grant in 2024
Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology. The company aims to develop an affordable, sustainable and customer driven electric network in transformative energy, transport, and climate change around the globe. Kofa was founded in Ghana and is headquartered in Accra.

Kofa

Seed Round in 2023
Kofa is an automotive company that utilizes the latest electric battery and motor technology. The company aims to develop an affordable, sustainable and customer driven electric network in transformative energy, transport, and climate change around the globe. Kofa was founded in Ghana and is headquartered in Accra.

AgroCenta

Seed Round in 2021
AgroCenta, founded in 2015 by Francis Obirikorang and Michael K. Ocansey, is an agri-tech company focused on enhancing the agricultural value chain in Ghana. The company addresses significant challenges faced by smallholder farmers, including limited market access and inefficient logistics. By offering an online sales platform, AgroCenta enables farmers to connect directly with national markets, ensuring they achieve fair prices for their commodities while minimizing exploitation by middlemen. The platform also features real-time commodity pricing and access to credit facilities, empowering farmers to make informed decisions about their sales. To tackle logistical issues, AgroCenta has developed TrucKR, a solution that allows farmers in remote areas to hire trucks quickly and conveniently for transporting their goods. Through these innovations, AgroCenta is transforming the agricultural landscape in Ghana by leveraging technology to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
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