Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP)

Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP) the integrated Business Development Services provider for the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund. They assess needs and deliver services for our Investment Vehicles in partnership with local providers.

Who They Are

Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP) is a consulting firm whose mission is to provide the keys to sustainable success to entrepreneurs in Africa.

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What They Do for The Fund

ESP tracks the progress of The Fund through data collection which supports evidence-based decision making. Their team implements a power-reflexive and gender-responsive learning strategy and supports with The Fund’s reporting activities.

Business Development Services Assessment

ESP conducts a diagnosis of the Business Development Services needs of Investment Vehicles and their portfolio companies.

Business Development Services Delivery

ESP works with Investment Vehicles and their portfolio companies to develop action plans based on the diagnosis. They deliver Business Development Services in partnership with local external providers, with attention paid to The Fund’s policies on Gender, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and Environmental Social Governance.