Discover OVO

About OVO

General information about OVO
Click here for an overview of who we are and what we stand for. You will find here our mission, vision, and values that guide our operations.

History of OVO
Discover how OVO was founded and how it has evolved over the years:

• View the visual one-pager
• Read the full history in text format

Communication & updates

About six times a year, we send an internal newsletter with news about meetings, activities, fun facts about our operations and projects, and important strategic updates. We ask everyone to read this carefully: you will find a lot of practical information in it.

In addition, we organize a monthly OVO Update Meeting where we go deeper into the strategic updates.
The presentations are available afterwards via this link.

For feedback, psychosocial well-being and an overview of regular meetings, please consult the page Internal Communication Channels & Feedback.

Our strategy

New strategy 2025–2029
Starting in 2025, OVO will implement a renewed strategic plan that defines our course for the coming years. The plan focuses on deepening partnerships, mobilising more capital for African SMEs, and strengthening local ecosystems.

• Download the full strategy here (pdf)
• Watch the video presentation by our General Manager Björn Macauter 

SusTech4Africa
With the SusTech4Africa programme, OVO offers African entrepreneurs personalised coaching and access to finance, while also helping to strengthen the local economic fabric.

This creates a sustainable environment where businesses can grow, create jobs and contribute to local development.

• View the ST4A one-pager for a clear overview of the programme

Operations

Our teams & roles

At OVO, we work with four teams that, together with the governing bodies and committees, carry the organisation:

• Team Projects
  Guides African entrepreneurs and supports local initiatives.
• Team Monitoring & Evaluation
  Ensures transparency, impact and follow-up of projects.
• Team Matchmaking
  Connects entrepreneurs, donors and investors.
• Team Support
  Takes care of administration, ICT, logistics and volunteer management.

Volunteer information

All practical information for volunteers — from starting at OVO to specific matters such as submitting expenses, insurance or the volunteer policy can be found via this link.

Publications

Want a complete overview of our operations and results?
View our annual reports here.