Barclays Black Founder Accelerator 2022 member
Goodloans

AI-powered digital lending platform for emerging markets.
Why did you join the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator?
We joined the accelerator to get access to industry experts who can help us to scale.
Why did you want to start your business?
We started the business to help trustworthy people and businesses in underserved groups to access capital at fair rates.
What would be your desired outcome from this programme?
We plan to open a seed round in the Autumn. With this in mind, securing institutional investment is our primary goal.
Which entrepreneur inspires you the most and why?
My uncle. He grew up on less than a dollar a day - now he's a highly successful businessman.
What has been your biggest win in your entrepreneurial journey?
It's a tie between securing investment from Google and landing our first multi-year, multi-country $six figure ARR license deal with one of the biggest Fintechs in Africa.
What has been your biggest challenge?
Saying no to non-core opportunities and staying focused!
Where did you go for business advice and how did it help you?
We have 8 fintech entrepreneurs on our cap table. They always give brutally honest advice, which has helped us to stay focused.
What drives you to make your business a success?
The opportunity to make a huge social and economic impact. By facilitating fair access to capital, our platform could help millions of people.
What advice would you give other founders thinking about starting their own business?
It's all about the team!