We Build Ventures That Lift Africa Up
Node Eight is a venture studio — building social impact technology startups, growing world-class digital talent, and driving community impact across Africa.
_ what we do
"We believe that if we use technology to build socially-conscious businesses that reach new people, we create a force that lifts everyone up."
_Latest news and stories from N8
Follow our build logs, fellowship journeys, and community stories — from the people inside Node Eight making it happen.
Sailing through 2025: A Year in Ship Mode at the 8 Venture Studio.
If 2025 were a movie, it would be the Pirates of the Caribbean. We set our venture studio model sailing for the first time. All year, we have been in […]
Build Log Finale: We Built a Flying Plane.
When this Build Log series began, I confidently said we would ship the product in six sprints, like I had looked into a crystal ball. We clearly did not. We […]
Young and Loud Festival 2025: Our City, Our Future!
Join the Young and Loud Festival 2025 in Ho on Nov 22! Teens unite for creativity, climate action, and a greener, safer future for all.
_ our venture portfolio
We research critical problems and develop bold solutions to major social challenges across health, climate, food, arts, and education sectors. We then launch these ideas as startups, driven by the singular goal of improving lives, creating jobs, and boosting the economy.
_ impact stories and numbers
Together, we are building dreams
4
Impact-led startups in development in the N8 venture studio
500+
Trained in digital and entrepreneurial skills
15+
impact projects implemented
10000+
Young people reached through our interventions
_our partners
We are a trusted partner, collaborating with universities, international development agencies, global foundations, and government departments who share our commitment to impact-first innovation
