Empowering Impact, Driving Prosperity through Strategic Solutions

At Lampstand, we believe in a world where everyone prospers. We are a consultancy firm dedicated to supporting Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), governments, and their partners in designing and implementing strategic plans that create transformative impact and deliver value for money. Our approach is rooted in intentional design, inclusion, sustainability, and measurable outcomes.

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Our Services

Under Lampstand’s umbrella (Industry Ventures Fund, Skills Fund, Policy Innovation Fund),
we provide end-to-end services that ensure funds are designed, deployed,
and managed for maximum systemic impact:

  • 1

Conceptualisation

Identify industries in underserved communities with competitive advantage; Conduct demand analysis (local, regional, international); Develop Industry + Skills + Policy Blueprints as the foundation for fund deployment.

  • 2

Fund Design

Structure catalytic finance vehicles (grants, blended finance, revolving funds, stipends, ISAs). Align fund structure to industry-specific needs and DFI/investor priorities. Design dual-track funding (workforce + entrepreneurship pipelines).

  • 3

Fund Management

Operate Lampstand’s Industry Ventures Fund, Skills Fund, and Policy Innovation Fund. Manage disbursements, risk, compliance, and reporting. Provide transparent governance and accountability frameworks.

  • 4

Business Development & Investment

Incubate and support ventures tied to the industry ecosystem; Facilitate access to markets (household, regional, export); Crowd in private sector investors once industries show viability; Strengthen micro-entrepreneurs with business development services.

  • 5

Monitoring, Tracking & Impact Reporting

Real-time tracking of fund deployment and results. Industry-linked KPIs. Social and economic impact measurement tailored to DFIs and donors. Publish open-source Industry, Skills & Policy Blueprints as public goods.

About Us

Delivering Strategic Solutions for Impact, Inclusion, and Growth

We are intentional about every strategy we design, ensuring it aligns with broader goals of equity and sustainability. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging relevant data, we create solutions that drive real change and lead to a more prosperous world.

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Our Vision

An Africa where prosperity is inclusive, where underserved communities are thriving centers of industry, creativity, and opportunity.

Our Mission

To achieve this by reviving and building industries in underserved communities—and the ventures, jobs, skills, and policies that sustain them.

Our Funding Thesis

Lampstand is a micro fund, venture builder, and policy innovator dedicated to creating industries in underserved communities that leads to jobs creation and inclusive prosperity.

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What The People Thinks About Us

Lampstand’s strategic planning has been pivotal for our success. Their in-depth guidance and focus on measurable impact have helped us design projects that truly make a difference. We couldn’t be more satisfied.
Adebayo Johnson
Director, GreenFuture Investments
Working with Lampstand has been transformative. Their team helped us craft inclusive, data-driven policies that have significantly improved our outreach and effectiveness. They truly understand how to drive change.
Mariam Okeke
Policy Advisor, Global Development Group
Lampstand’s sustainable solutions have taken our initiatives to the next level. Their expertise in balancing economic growth with social and environmental responsibility has ensured long-term success for our projects. ,
Oluwaseun Adedokun
Director, VOV Consulting Nigeria
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