We help companies build, grow & scale
Cookies Catalyst partners with ambitious companies across Africa and beyond — providing hands-on strategy, operational support, and the resources needed to turn potential into lasting success.
Market Expansion
Pan-African growth roadmap with local market intelligence and partner networks.
Process Optimization
Streamlined workflows and governance frameworks.
Investor Readiness
Pitch decks, data rooms, and investor introductions.
End-to-end support for
growing companies
From strategy to execution, we bring the expertise, tools, and networks that companies need at every stage of growth.
Business Strategy
Vision setting, strategic planning, business model design, and competitive positioning to drive sustainable growth.
Operations & Process
Operational excellence, internal systems, governance frameworks, and workflow optimization for efficiency at scale.
Financial Advisory
Financial modeling, budgeting, accounting compliance, and fundraising strategy to keep your finances sharp.
Go-to-Market
Branding, marketing strategy, customer acquisition and retention tactics, and digital marketing execution.
People & Talent
HR management, team building, talent acquisition, onboarding, leadership coaching, and organizational design.
Fundraising & Investor Relations
Pitch deck development, data room setup, investor communications, and end-to-end fundraising support.
We build ventures,
not just ideas
As a hands-on partner, we work alongside leadership teams to turn concepts into scalable operations. With proven playbooks, in-house execution, and aligned incentives, we reduce risk and accelerate growth from day one.
Founder & Company First
Everything we do is designed to help you win. Your success is our success — always.
Deeply Hands-On
We don't advise from the sidelines. We roll up our sleeves, build alongside you, and share in the journey like a trusted co-pilot.
Africa-Rooted, Global Reach
Deep local networks across Africa combined with experience in U.S. and Asian markets give us a unique cross-continental perspective.
From Concept to Scale
We drive product-market fit and market leadership, taking you from early traction to sustainable growth.
The people behind
Cookies Catalyst
A team of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts with a combined 25 years of building and supporting businesses across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.
Melissa Nsiah
Founding Partner
Business coach, HR manager & operations expert across African and U.S. markets. Former Director of Portfolio at MEST and Program Manager for Stanford Seed. B.S. from Stanford University.
Mubarak Sumaila
Founding Partner
3x fintech founder with 8 years building digital banks in Africa. Founded BezoMoney, NylaBank & Exo AI, raising $2M with partnerships across Visa, Mastercard & Vodafone.
Trusted by companies
across Africa
CC offered a fresh look at my business and widened the scope of what I thought was possible. From innovation to operations and governance, I received professional and lasting support that has truly impacted my business and leadership team.
CC partnered with us at a time when it was sink or swim. Working together we completely redesigned our business model and expanded operations across Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti regions. We are lifelong partners.
Ready to grow your company?
Whether you're an early-stage startup or a scaling business, we'd love to explore how Cookies Catalyst can support your next chapter.