Apply for SECO Startup Fund application FOR IMPACT ENTREPRENEURS​

This is a FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT ENTREPRENEURS​ in selected countries. Please read the requirements to know if you are qualified.

Are you running a post-revenue venture driving jobs, sustainability, or climate-smart solutions? The SECO Startup Fund (SSF), backed by SECO Economic Cooperation and Development and managed byiGravityy & Seedstars, has been renewed and is ready to deploy 5M Swiss francs in flexible debt financing.​

What you will gain

This is your chance to scale with:​

• Tailored debt (300K–1M Swiss francs, not equity)​
• Flexible repayment terms aligned with emerging market realities​
• Focus on ventures with Swiss ties (ownership, investors, suppliers, partnerships)​

Who’s eligible?​

✅ Sector fit: Sector-agnostic, with themes around job creation, access to essential services, and climate-smart solutions​
✅ Eligible countries in Africa: Burkina Faso, Benin, Burundi, Chad, DR Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Tunisia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe​
✅ Impact: Proven track record of creating jobs, fostering sustainability, and addressing local challenges​
✅ Financial readiness: Post-revenue with scalable models​

What’s in it for you?​

🔹 Senior secured loans
🔹 Ticket sizes: 300K-1M​ Swiss francs
🔹 Competitive interest rates (high single digits)​
🔹 Flexible amortization & repayment terms (2-5 years depending on need)​
🔹 Streamlined application process​
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📥 Apply now: seedsta.rs/ssf-form1​
📖 Read more: seedsta.rs/SSFPR