Investing in Africa’s inclusive future

Whether you want to start a business, invest in businesses, or work at promoting and supporting inclusive and diverse economic development, the Queer & Allied Chamber of Commerce Africa (QACC Africa) is your partner of choice across Africa’s dynamic and changing landscape.

Elevating the work of queer-owned and aligned African businesses

  • Invest with QACC

    Interested in investing in queer-owned and truly inclusive African ventures? Let our team walk you through our portfolio and active programs today.

  • Seek QACC Investment

    Are you an African entrepreneur who shares our passion and vision for inclusive business growth? Get in touch and we’ll help assess what options might be right for you.

  • Business Incubator

    Apply today for up to USD 35,000 in credit to support your growth and working capital needs. This fund is right for post-revenue ventures that have been up and running for over a year.

  • Inclusive Staff Workshops & Trainings

    Explore how our customised corporate trainings can help enhance inclusivity initiatives, broaden staff perspectives, and give you an edge in global markets.

Harnessing the Power of the Pink Economy through Economic Advocacy

QACC Africa’s approach is that “economic advocacy”, promoting economic inclusion, leading to economic development, will ultimately achieve economic justice and societal integration for the LGBTQIA+ community, and allow LGBTQIA+ people to sustain their own lives, health, security and education, without relying primarily on outside support, restoring a sense of human dignity.

The THIRD largest global economy!

Africa with a population of close to 1.4 billion has untapped LGBTQIA+ business potential presenting a powerful force for economic activism and change: the Pink Economy.

Kenya is losing an estimated KES 1.3bn a year due to LGBTQIA+ discrimination.

In South Africa the economic cost of LGBTQIA+ discrimination is US$ 316.8 million due to wage discrimination and underemployment related to sexual orientation and gender expression.

To compare: Canada, with a population of 38 million, boasts 100,000 LGBTQIA+ owned businesses generating $22 billion and employing 435,000 people.