Ivorian Entrepreneur Apollinaire N’Galandry Connects Startups With Investors

As investors become more selective, strategic preparation has become critical for companies seeking capital. More efficient targeting of financial partners is increasingly important.

Ivorian entrepreneur and financier Apollinaire N’Galandry is the founder and chief executive of iRaiseFund.io. The platform is dedicated to financing start-ups, technology companies and small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs.

Founded in 2015, the company acts as a strategic bridge between the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the capital markets. It connects founders and companies seeking funding with public and private investors, business angels, investment funds and business support organizations. At the same time, it gives investors a market intelligence tool for identifying high-potential companies.

From investor connections to fundraising support

For companies seeking funding, iRaiseFund.io simplifies the process of identifying prospective investors. The platform centralizes data on a wide range of organizations, including venture capital funds, family offices, incubators, accelerators and crowdfunding providers, helping users identify partners whose investment criteria closely match the project being presented.

Each profile specifies areas of interest, geographic focus, typical investment amounts and previous investments. The regularly updated database also provides direct professional contact information.

Beyond connecting founders with investors, iRaiseFund.io provides operational support for preparing fundraising efforts. Its services include an initial project assessment, development of a financial strategy and refinement of investor materials, including the business plan and pitch deck.

Apollinaire N’Galandry has an academic background in economics, project management and entrepreneurial finance. He graduated from the Université des Sciences et du Management d’Abidjan, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1991 and a master’s degree in project management in 1999. In 2008, he earned a master’s degree in entrepreneurial finance from École Educatel.

In 2008, he became chief executive of AYN Consulting Ltd, a firm specializing in economic and management consulting. In 2014, he joined the Générale d’électricité de froid et de réseaux informatiques de Côte d’Ivoire, or GEFRI-CI, where he interned as a financial analyst.