Rivia Clinics and VDL Fulfilment Raise $350K in Ghana

In Short

• Two Ghanaian startups raised a combined $350,000 from Village Capital.
• Rivia Clinics received $200,000 to grow its clinic network and virtual care.
• VDL Fulfilment received $150,000 via a convertible note and milestone-based debt.

What Happened

Rivia Clinics and VDL Fulfilment have raised a combined $350,000 from Village Capital, via the Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility. The facility is a $4 million pilot fund backed by Dutch development finance groups FMO and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).

Rivia Clinics received $200,000. The startup runs a membership-based primary healthcare model, meaning users pay a subscription to access care across a network of clinics, plus virtual consultations. The company launched in 2024 and says it has served more than 50,000 patients.

VDL Fulfilment received $150,000. The funding is a blend of a convertible note, which is debt that can convert into equity later, and milestone-based debt, which unlocks as targets are met. VDL says it has processed more than $3.8 million in merchandise value, fulfilled over 170,000 orders, and supports more than 150 active vendors.

Why It Matters

This is the first time the Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility has deployed capital in Ghana. Village Capital says it plans more investments across Ghana, Tanzania, and Nigeria.

The fund uses a locally led model. Instead of sourcing startups centrally, it works with in-market Entrepreneur Support Organizations to find and vet founders. In Ghana, Reach for Change and Innovation Spark support sourcing and due diligence.

That approach matters in markets that attract less venture attention. It can help direct early-stage capital to healthcare delivery and logistics infrastructure, two categories that often scale slower than fintech but can build durable businesses.