Jorn Lyseggen, Managing Director at Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST), Accra, Greater Accra. See contact routes.
Jørn Lyseggen is the founder and Executive Chairman of the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST), an Africa-wide seed fund and incubator headquartered in Accra, Ghana that he launched in 2008 to train and invest in technology entrepreneurs. His investment thesis focuses on providing seed funding, training, and mentoring to aspiring tech entrepreneurs across 18 African countries to build globally successful companies that create local wealth and jobs. MEST has invested more than $28 million since its inception, supporting over 80 tech entrepreneurs through its 12-month acceleration program. While specific check sizes per company are not detailed in available sources, the program operates as a seed fund targeting early-stage ventures. Notable portfolio companies include Kudobuzz and SynCommerce, where Lyseggen serves as a board member, and Jobylon, which he founded and chairs. Lyseggen distinguishes himself by emphasizing that the most rewarding aspect of his career is helping young people develop into confident managers, viewing MEST as a non-profit designed to foster capable entrepreneurs rather than a traditional venture firm. He has b
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