Edgetechies Blog

At Edgetechies, we believe every enterprise carries two types of value: the visible kind—revenues, customers, partnerships—and the coded kind, which sits beneath the surface. For social enterprises, that coded value lies in their ability to deliver impact while also building paths to profitability and sustainability . For years, many viewed social enterprises as charity-adjacent, destined to rely on grants or goodwill. But the truth is different. When structured right, social enterprises can be among the most resilient and scalable business models of our time. Their coded value is in how they turn human problems into market opportunities —balancing purpose with business sense. Purpose as a Growth Engine The most successful social enterprises don’t chase impact at the expense of profit. They harness purpose as a growth engine. Take SkillHer , for example. What began as a safe space for women to learn and upskill has grown into a thriving community unlocking new opportunities across N...

Helpmum Africa ; one of the startups that our business development team led by 'Damola Anjorin helped lay the foundation and continues to support, recently got selected as one of the startups to be funded in partnership by META(whatsapp) on rolling out Turn.io. This is also coming after being recently selected as the first-ever African winner of a $250,000 grant from the   Patrick McGovern Foundation  to support the deployment of the company's AI-Driven Vaccine Intervention Optimiser (ADVISER) Plus  a $50,000 grant from  Waislitz Global Citizens ; for remarkable work in tackling maternal and infant mortality alongside covid response. The team continues to make strides, with series of wins including about 12 million USD grant recently with a few other organizations. More info  here  We're proud of the team's back-to-back wins and the strategic support we've been providing over the years from the company's founding moments. Learn more about the company'...

Years ago circa 2015, I found myself standing among hundreds of brilliant young innovators in Philadelphia at the  Forbes Under 30 Summit . It was surreal, not just because I was one of only two Africans selected for sponsored participation, but because the path that got me there had been anything but predictable. It began with a problem I saw every day in Nigeria:  the gap between students who needed help and those who could offer it . The Birth of NearTutors After graduation and constantly inundated with requests for special tutoring, I cofounded  Neartutors , an online platform that connected students with verified tutors for personalized learning and exam preparation. We built it from scratch; with no funding, no high-profile mentors, just an audacious belief that  education access could be more efficient, more personal, and more empowering . Over time, we grew the platform to serve  over 6,000 users and maintained  a  4.8/5 star average review rat...

In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, Africa is emerging as a hotbed of innovation and opportunity. With a burgeoning ecosystem ripe with talent and potential, there's never been a better time for African entrepreneurs to step onto the global stage. However, navigating the complexities of funding, scaling, and networking can be daunting. This is where we step in – Boldview, a visionary talent investor on a mission to catalyze the growth of African startups into global powerhouses. Unlocking Potential: Boldview isn't your typical venture capital firm. They don't just invest money; they invest in people, ideas, and the future of Africa. With a keen eye for talent and innovation, Boldview seeks out promising entrepreneurs across the continent and provides them with the resources, mentorship, and connections they need to succeed on a global scale. A Different Approach: What sets Boldview apart is its holistic approach to investment. They understand that building a succe...