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Eric Osei is an experienced business development and investment professional with a portfolio of diverse experience and knowledge across business development, investment, and entrepreneurship. As an author, he focuses on entrepreneurship and investment. He has a background in Marketing and Finance. Eric also has certifications in securities from the Ghana Stock Exchange securities course, completed the Introduction to ESG course at the Corporate Finance Institute, and a certificate in Impact Investment from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). He has a great network among Ghanaian and foreign businesses in Ghana, including Dutch companies and government institutions, particularly those involved in attracting inward investment and helping return migrants.
Eric is an alumina of the Young Expert Programme (YEP), a partnership programme between the Netherlands water partnership and the Dutch Foreign Ministry. He has worked with the German International Cooperation, Market Oriented Agriculture Programme (GIZ-MOAP), where he linked farmer-based organizations to rural banks for funding within the five programme regions.
Eric has provided consulting services to some international organizations including the Shell Foundation where he coached SMEs in growth strategy, business development and capital raising strategies. He was part of the team that consulted for Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) in the design and development of the VC4A online business academy learning materials https://academy.vc4a.dev or https://academy.vc4a.dev/courses/start/. The Ghana Netherlands Business and Culture Council (GNBCC) developed a material for entrepreneurs. He has served as mentor for Seedstars on most of their entrepreneurship programs for the past three years. The most recent is the GIZ-Seedstarts women in entrepreneurship program. Currently, one of the consultants for the Ghana SME Impact Investment Support Project (GSIIS), a GIZ-KFW Initiative.
I want to become a mentor with VC4A because I believe in the life-changing power of entrepreneurship to drive sustainable development across Africa. Having gained experience in business development, strategy, impact investing, and SME finance, I understand the challenges early-stage entrepreneurs face — from refining business models to accessing funding and navigating market realities.
VC4A offers a unique platform where I can contribute my insights, not only to help entrepreneurs grow their ventures but also to empower them with the mindset and tools to create a lasting impact. Mentorship is not a one-way guidance, but a mutual exchange of knowledge and growth.
I am particularly drawn to VC4A’s commitment to building inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. Supporting founders, especially those in underserved markets or high-impact sectors, aligns strongly with my personal and professional mission. As a mentor, I hope to help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and gain clarity on their purpose and goals.
Ultimately, I want to be part of a community that is building Africa’s future through innovation, resilience, and shared knowledge. Business areas I can support founders with are business model design & validation, fundraising strategy & investor readiness, pitch deck reviews, strategic partnerships, and impact measurement & ESG strategy.