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16/05/2025

As MTI Investment AB, we are proud to have co-hosted this impactful Investor Day alongside Serengeti Angels. The event, part of the Elevate Blue initiative, continues to demonstrate that financing and innovation in the blue economy sector can only be achieved through strong partnerships and collaboration.

The startups showcased during the event are leading by example—harnessing innovation to solve pressing environmental challenges and drive sustainability across East Africa:

Special thanks to: Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and Norec for making this possible.

29/04/2025

🚀 INVESTOR DAY - Startup Pitch Event

Join us on May 9th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM for an exclusive evening of innovation, investment, and inspiration!

Discover the next wave of high-potential startups and connect with forward-thinking investors shaping the future.

📍 Hosted by: S-BAN x MTI Investment
🤝 In partnership with: Norway, Sote Hub, TechBridge Invest
🔗 Register now: https://lu.ma/pxunuie1

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of East Africa’s growing startup ecosystem.

16/04/2025

Team MTI Tanzania was proud to represent MTI Investment AB at the develoPPP Ventures Networking Event in Dar es Salaam. Joined by five dynamic companies from the Elevate Blue Acceleration Program in Kenya and Tanzania, Samaking, Arena Recycling Industry, Preyo Company Limited, Dawn To Glow International Ltd, and Cornice Products, each showcasing bold innovation and the remarkable potential shaping the future of our region.

A big thank you as well to Ennovate Ventures, DEG Impulse and VC4A for their strategic collaboration in making this ecosystem thrive.

We’re deeply grateful to our funding partners, Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and Norec, for their steadfast support in advancing impactful entrepreneurship.

Elevate Blue East Africa | TechBridge | Sote Hub |

03/04/2025

Join Us for the Climate-Focused Mixer!

Connect with investors, innovators and policymakers driving climate innovation. Learn, collaborate, and explore opportunities for sustainable future.

Secure your spot today! 🔗lu.ma/g65ufazg

05/02/2025

🌍 Africa’s Youth & the Power of Entrepreneurship 🚀

By 2065, nearly one-third of the global workforce will come from Africa. The continent’s growing youth population presents both a challenge and an opportunity. How do we ensure sustainable economic growth and job creation?

Through initiatives like the Norec Exchange Program, in partnership with MTI Investment, TechBridge, and UiA - Universitetet i Agder, we are empowering young entrepreneurs to drive change.

🔹 “Entrepreneurship is not just about business – it’s a mindset. With the right resources and networks, young people in Africa can transform their future.” – Martin Nyantino, NOREC Exchange Fellow

This cross-border exchange is more than just a program—it’s an investment in innovation, collaboration, and sustainable impact. 🌱💡

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10/12/2024

Press release: Change of CEO and board chair at MTI Investment AB

Explore MTI Investment AB's latest press releases to stay informed about key developments, partnerships, and achievements. Stay updated on the company's activities and strategic initiatives.

03/12/2024

🌊 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫? Is your business in its early stages, with a team of at least two passionate individuals?

If YES, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

MTI Investment , in collaboration with TechBridge and Sote Hub, is proud to announce that the call for applications for the Elevate Blue Incubation Program - Tanzania is now open!

This 3-month immersive program will help you:
✅ Validate and refine your innovative ideas
✅ Build a strong and dynamic team
✅ Expand your network with key stakeholders
✅ Learn from industry experts
✅ Develop a market-ready business model

Join us in driving sustainable innovation in marine litter and the blue economy!

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭:
www.elevate-blue.com.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 10th January 2025

29/11/2024

🌍 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗮’𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 🌊

Yesterday, 𝗠𝗧𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 shareholders visited 𝗝𝗜𝗟 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, and the 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗸 in Mombasa, exploring innovative solutions in the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 and waste management sectors. These inspiring ventures highlight immense potential in 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗲𝗰𝗼-𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺, and 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• 𝗝𝗜𝗟 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Processing over 1,000 tons of plastic annually, showcasing exciting growth in 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.
• 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: On track to recycle 100 tons of waste monthly by 2025, advancing 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 goals.
• 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗸: A conservation-driven eco-tourism gem, supporting local livelihoods through unique dining experiences.

These projects embody 𝗧𝗕𝗜𝗔’𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 and 𝗠𝗧𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁’𝘀 financial expertise in fostering 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀. Through initiatives like the 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, we’re building a future where 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 and 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 go hand in hand. 🌿

#𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 #𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 #𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗠𝗧𝗜𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 #𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺

26/11/2024

🌍 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲, 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗶’𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮

We are happy to share the incredible progress of our portfolio company, Chanzi, which is tackling some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, with several existing sites and several new to come. From the Arusha site in Tanzania, Chanzi is:

✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟰𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆
✅ 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹
✅ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟳𝟱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 for former waste pickers
✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆

Through partnerships with TakaTaka Solutions, the The SMEP Programme, and visionary backers like AB InBev, 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗔 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, Chanzi is showcasing a scalable, profitable model for sustainable waste management in East Africa.

But this is just the beginning. With plans to expand to 𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 and serve 𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀, Chanzi is paving the way for a cleaner, greener future.

🌟 "Chanzi exemplifies the type of enterprise that could evolve into a game-changer—potentially even a unicorn—in the global sustainability space," says Pontus Engström, CEO of MTI Investment AB.

🔗 See recent video on their work and listen to CEO Andrew Wallace: https://lnkd.in/dGP94tck

🔗 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dQScps3G

Join MTI Investment in supporting innovative, impactful businesses that are changing the world. 💚

18/11/2024

Representing MTI Investment Hub, we had the honor of participating in the Dutch Ambassador Roundtable organized by Tanzania Hubs Network at Ennovate Ventures.
The session showcased exciting opportunities from the Netherlands Embassy for innovation hubs like Africulture, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and innovation in Tanzania.

It was an excellent platform to share MTI's vision for current programs and future activities, unlocking the potential of Tanzania's innovation ecosystem.

Kudos to the THN team for facilitating this impactful event!