Driving the Future of
Blockchain Innovation in Africa

We are the investment and commercial arm of Cardano in Africa, accelerating blockchain technology and growing social impact solutions across the continent.

We believe in the potential that blockchain holds in solving on-the-ground problems and unlocking potential for individuals and businesses.

Our Philosophy

As the investment and commercial arm of Cardano in Africa, innovation is our ethos, which we leverage to catalyze social progress and help local, regional, and global enterprises thrive.

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Our Vision

Our Vision

We work to strengthen and advance economic resilience in African nations for their citizens and democratize access to basic needs through impactful Web 3.0 solutions.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

We support the creation of blockchain Web 3.0 solutions to promote socially driven businesses, promote Real-Fi (the fusion of traditional finance and DeFi), and raise awareness of Cardano’s role in driving social impact solutions and EMURGO’s role in its ecosystem.

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Our Investment Approach

Our Investment Approach

We invest and partner with Africa-focused enterprises, startups, and accelerators to help develop socially impactful solutions on Cardano’s third-generation, environmentally sustainable blockchain.

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About Us

We foster a blockchain-enabled ecosystem that unlocks the full potential of cross-border trade, investment, and scalability for individuals and businesses in Africa.

Cardano Blockchain

EMURGO Africa is part of EMURGO, the official commercial arm and a founding entity of the Cardano blockchain along with Cardano Foundation and Input Output (IOHK).

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What We Do

We back early-stage blockchain startups, provide acceleration and incubation services, and offer tailored blockchain solutions.

01Investment

Investment

With a robust $100 million allocation and as one of EMURGO’s investment arms, we unearth and invest in the brightest blockchain startups in Africa.

02Acceleration

Acceleration

We offer comprehensive resources designed to empower startups and maintain EMURGO’s rich legacy of incubation success, from funding to product building and beyond.

03Blockchain Implementation

Blockchain Implementation

EMURGO Africa is a gateway to the Cardano ecosystem. We fully support transitions from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 on the Cardano platform, enabling access to a more evolved digital future.

04Tailored Blockchain Solutions

Tailored Blockchain Solutions

Because we understand the unique landscapes of Africa, we specialize in crafting bespoke blockchain solutions and ensuring that products resonate with their new local contexts.

We provide tailored end-to-end solutions that meet specific needs using blockchain technology. This covers everything from ideation to post-production support and maintenance.

How We Can Benefit You

Starting with personalized approaches based on your size or sector, we dive into your custom requirements once a business relationship is established, matching solutions to your specific needs.

01Startups and SMEs

Startups and SMEs

Fast product release to market (MVP and 1.0 Release)

Strategic support

Startup advisory

Marketing and community building support

02Large Companies

Large Companies

Architecture for high level complexity systems

Hybrid blockchain

Relational database projects

Blockchain scaling solutions

Operational diagram (BPMN) and strategic analysis

Strategic value-added marketing

03Governments

Governments

Large-scale ideation, planning and execution

Innovation programs using blockchain

Digitization support with blockchain technology

Advisory by global blockchain experts

04Academics

Academics

Joint research program

Education and learning courses

Organization of academic conferences and events

Joint Ventures and Partnerships

We build partnerships and enter joint ventures to expand our ecosystem, and drive mutual impact opportunities.

Meet the EMURGO Team

Shogo Ishida

Shogo Ishida

Co-CEO of EMURGO MEA

Yosuke Yoshida

Yosuke Yoshida

Co-CEO of EMURGO MEA

Ahmed M. Amer

Ahmed M. Amer

CEO of EMURGO Africa

Tasos Valtinos

Tasos Valtinos

CTO of EMURGO Labs

Hiroshi Yokoyama

Hiroshi Yokoyama

Head of Acceleration of EMURGO Africa

Omar Badr

Omar Badr

Marketing Director of EMURGO Africa

Mayuko Kondo

Mayuko Kondo

Tech Scientist of EMURGO Africa

Jay Sim

Jay Sim

Investment Analyst of EMURGO Africa

Bart Janowski

Bart Janowski

Project Manager of EMURGO Africa

Ryogo Kanda

Ryogo Kanda

Assistant Manager, Events of EMURGO Africa

Muhammad Mohsen

Muhammad Mohsen

Junior Graphic Designer of EMURGO Africa

Faustine Ngila

Faustine Ngila

Senior Content Writer of EMURGO Africa

An Luu

An Luu

Managing Director of EMURGO Labs

Duy Luong

Duy Luong

Business Development Manager of EMURGO Labs

Cuong Nguyen

Cuong Nguyen

Engineering Manager of EMURGO Labs

Hung Nguyen

Hung Nguyen

Solutions Architect of EMURGO Labs