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title: "GSMA"
description: "GSMA is a global organization that represents mobile network operators and the broader mobile ecosystem through industry programs, advocacy, and convening activities. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and works with members and partners worldwide to advance mobile connectivity and digital innovation. Through the GSMA Innovation Fund, GSMA provides grant funding and venture building support to startups and social enterprises in low and middle income countries that are developing digital solutions with significant social and environmental impact. Within Africa, GSMA has backed companies in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and other markets, with recorded activity from May 2021 to November 2025. In the portfolio provided, GSMA has participated in four funding rounds at other, non disclosed stages, focusing on E commerce and retail, health tech, agri tech, and insurtech solutions. In Africa, GSMA’s Innovation Fund supports entrepreneurs that use mobile technology to improve access to healthcare, agriculture services, financial inclusion, and small business productivity. The fund combines grant capital with tailored venture building support to help these ventures scale digital solutions that benefit underserved communities and contribute to sustainable development."
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# GSMA

GSMA is a global organization that represents mobile network operators and the broader mobile ecosystem through industry programs, advocacy, and convening activities. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and works with members and partners worldwide to advance mobile connectivity and digital innovation. Through the GSMA Innovation Fund, GSMA provides grant funding and venture building support to startups and social enterprises in low and middle income countries that are developing digital solutions with significant social and environmental impact. Within Africa, GSMA has backed companies in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and other markets, with recorded activity from May 2021 to November 2025. In the portfolio provided, GSMA has participated in four funding rounds at other, non disclosed stages, focusing on E commerce and retail, health tech, agri tech, and insurtech solutions. In Africa, GSMA’s Innovation Fund supports entrepreneurs that use mobile technology to improve access to healthcare, agriculture services, financial inclusion, and small business productivity. The fund combines grant capital with tailored venture building support to help these ventures scale digital solutions that benefit underserved communities and contribute to sustainable development.

## Breadcrumbs

- [Investors](/investors)
- [GSMA](/investors/gsma)

## Summary

GSMA is a global organization that represents mobile network operators and the broader mobile ecosystem through industry programs, advocacy, and convening activities. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and works with members and partners worldwide to advance mobile connectivity and digital innovation. Through the GSMA Innovation Fund, GSMA provides grant funding and venture building support to startups and social enterprises in low and middle income countries that are developing digital solutions with significant social and environmental impact. Within Africa, GSMA has backed companies in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and other markets, with recorded activity from May 2021 to November 2025. In the portfolio provided, GSMA has participated in four funding rounds at other, non disclosed stages, focusing on E commerce and retail, health tech, agri tech, and insurtech solutions. In Africa, GSMA’s Innovation Fund supports entrepreneurs that use mobile technology to improve access to healthcare, agriculture services, financial inclusion, and small business productivity. The fund combines grant capital with tailored venture building support to help these ventures scale digital solutions that benefit underserved communities and contribute to sustainable development.

## Recorded investments

| Product | URL | Stage | Amount | Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kola Market | /kola-market | Other |  | 2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Helium Health | /helium-health | Other |  | 2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| FarmCloud | /farmcloud | Other |  | 2023-11-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Sosocare | /sosocare | Other | 100000 | 2021-05-01T00:00:00.000Z |

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- [All investors](/investors)
- [Funding rounds](/funding)

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