LaunchPAD difference from the stock exchange

Startups on LaunchPAD are much earlier-stage than companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange or the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Here are a few big differences:

It's much riskier

Never invest more than you can afford to lose. Startups are hard. Even the best founders fail.

Win big or lose all

Startups win big or go bankrupt. Consider investing in them more like socially-good lottery tickets.

Hold for the long term

When it works, it takes a long time to earn a return. Expect to hold for years.

Build the future

Your money goes to the company to help create jobs, build products, and grow companies.

There are often perks

Investors often get perks like VIP access to new products or discounts.

You can help

You can offer more than money. The best angel investors help the companies they invest in succeed.