OUR CLIENTS
Our work is initiated and sponsored by leading international development financiers, government funds and corporates.
Viridian designs and delivers programmes for Pan-African early-stage entrepreneurs in partnership with leading international development agencies and organisations. We work with subject-matter experts to provide localised and specialised support tailored to programme participants’ businesses, over and above our core programming.
At Viridian, we combine in-house expertise with Pan-African networks to provide localised support on our programmes. Our delivery model connects programme participants with sector specialists, regional experts, and subject matter experts across Africa and globally, ensuring tailored, high-quality support that addresses local contexts and challenges.
We’re currently looking to work with experts in these fields to consult across our programmes:
Do you fit the above criteria? Find out more about our expert consultation model & apply to become part of our expert pool/ database below.
Viridian is a trusted end-to-end delivery partner for development agencies, government departments and corporates to deliver locally relevant, impactful programmes that support the development of African entrepreneurial ecosystems.
We use a mix of media to educate and connect participants, from online courses and virtual masterclasses to real-life networking and bootcamps.
We also develop bespoke publications that create real value for finance-ready entrepreneurs, early-stage investors and entrepreneur support organisations from toolkits and playbooks to research reports and educational videos.
Olaf Seidel, Make-IT in Africa, Head of Project South
Olivia Dyers, Director: Digital Leadership, Department of Economic Development & Tourism, Western Cape Provincial Government
Sergio López Ramos, Yunus Social Business Senior Director
- Milisa Mabinza , Director of UK-South Africa Tech Hub
Olaf Seidel, Make-IT in Africa, Head of Project South
Olivia Dyers, Director: Digital Leadership, Department of Economic Development & Tourism, Western Cape Provincial Government
Sergio López Ramos, Yunus Social Business Senior Director
- Milisa Mabinza , Director of UK-South Africa Tech Hub