Dechomai Ltd

Dechomai has joined the latest Pathways Pledge cohort alongside Entrepreneurial Scotland , Ooni,Archangels, Par Equity and the University of Glasgow , with the four cohorts totalling 26 organisations since the initiative was set up last year. Pathways Forward was launched in September 2023 following the publication of the Scottish Government-commissioned Pathways: A New Approach For Women in Entrepreneurship report - The Stewart Report also led to the launch of The Scottish Government’s Pathways Pre-Start Fund in 2023 and 2024, the Entrepreneurial Education Pathways Fund in 2024 totalling over £3 million and being awarded to 39 different projects across Scotland to date More about our pledges to be revealed over the next few weeks Bayile Adeoti FRSA Ana Stewart Hannah Thompson Patricia El-Jichi, CFA Niki McKenzie Kelly Glass Sean McGrath Kojofori Amoyaw-Osei Rona Cook Danielle Borrett Sarah Hardy Marion Anderson Steve Holmes Lucy Kelly #femaleentrepreneurship

Good Monday Morning! Today we hear from carbogenics, Clyde Hydrogen Systems, Aquazoa, The Carbon Removers,Photonics & Quantum Accelerator, Kaplak Ventures, Green Angel Ventures, Heriot-Watt University, Greensand Future, Glasgow City Innovation District, Glasgow Riverside Innovation District, Dechomai Ltd, Glasgow City Council, and more. https://lnkd.in/eXc_hXGN Campfire is sponsored by Start to Scale from Shepherd and Wedderburn

As we wind down for the year, we want to say thank you to everyone who was a part of our 2024 journey!!

As a Glasgow-based social enterprise dedicated to fostering inclusive entrepreneurship, we are proud to announce the launch of the Ignite programme in collaboration with Glasgow City Innovation District Venture Studio and Glasgow Riverside Innovation District. This transformative initiative aims to support and empower women and ethnic minority individuals who aspire to step into the world of business and enterprise. “Our mission at Dechomai has always been about creating opportunities and breaking down barriers for underrepresented communities,” said Bayile Adeoti FRSA , Founder and Managing Director of Dechomai. “The overwhelmingly positive response from our drop-in clinics demonstrates the demand for this type of support. We’re excited to lead this programme and build a more diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial community right here in Glasgow.” Dechomai is committed to ensuring the Ignite programme benefits those who need it most—residents in the Glasgow City Council area who may never have engaged with enterprise opportunities before. Applications are now open, and we invite aspiring entrepreneurs to take this opportunity to transform their dreams into reality. #entrepreneurship

Celebrating 6 years of growth, grit, and gratitude at Dechomai Ltd! From our humble beginnings to the impact we’re making today, we’re so thankful for everyone who’s been part of this journey. Here’s to the incredible team (past and present),clients, partners, and supporters who’ve made this milestone possible. Cheers to the next chapter! 🚀 #DechomaiTurns6 #MilestoneMoments #Grateful

In the latest episode of the Help to Grow: Management Course Podcast, Bayile Adeoti FRSA shares her journey as a black business owner with FT journalist Jonathan Moules. As founder and Managing Director of Dechomai Ltd, which provides education to ethnic minority entrepreneurs, Bayile advocates the business case for other companies to become more inclusive and diverse. Listen to the podcast below👇 #education #smes #entrepreneurs #business #companies #diversity #businessgrowth #helptogrow

Best Friday news! Congratulations, Bayile Adeoti FRSA and Dechomai Ltd team Kojofori Amoyaw-Osei, Ndetu Shamaki and Olufunke Oyeleye - Financial Advisory Expert for the selfless work behind the scenes. What brilliant recognition! Keep up the great work; we see and appreciate all you do.

We want to thank all the inspiring social entrepreneurs who came out last night to help us celebrate 10 years of our Social Investment Readiness Programme LaunchMe. . . LaunchMe's success is in the fantastic social enterprises that get involved, and we are grateful. LaunchMe is an investment readiness programme that helps social and community enterprises prepare to secure investment to scale. If you would like to know more about LaunchMe and how to get involved click this link https://lnkd.in/e7UJZpx #socialinvestment #investmentready #socialenterprise #businessgrowth #businesssupport VENCER PRO Jones & Us Tempo Community CIC Resonate Together Abandoned Artists CIC Studio Lutalica HairDreams Glasgow (HDG) Axé Boom Boom Scottish Design Exchange KLAS CARE C.I.C. Brave Strong Beautiful Sustainable Thinking Scotland Community Interest Company Wild & Kind CIC Just Breathe O2 Dechomai Ltd The Pitt Earth in Common Social Investment Scotland Foundation Scotland Scottish EDGE CEIS Group The Melting Pot Edinburgh

Dechomai Ltd are proud to be partners with UK Black Business Show Join us and be part of the BIGGEST event celebrating Black excellence in Europe… Empowering Black talent in the workplace, UK Black Business Week & Show brings together over 10,000 professionals for compelling keynotes, deep-dive workshops, interactive panels & seminars as well as the biggest Black-owned shopping experience in the UK. With a killer list of speakers, including, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Investor, Author, BBC Dragon, and the host of one of Europe’s biggest podcasts, ‘The Diary of a CEO’, Steven Bartlett , and so many more. Sit in on inspiring talks, workshops and masterclasses and discover how to take your business or career to the next level. From experienced entrepreneurs, to talented employees in search of their next challenge, to those just starting out, join 10,000+ of your peers from Monday 14th of October to Saturday 19th of October 2024 in various locations across London. (send a DM for your complimentary ticket) Lisah Kangoni Olufunke Oyeleye - Financial Advisory Expert Ndetu Shamaki Dr. Raphael Sofoluke Opeyemi Sofoluke Viana Maya FRSA Eloho Efemuai Jamelia Donaldson Izzy Obeng Dr. Tru Powell Hannah Awonuga

It’s Impact Report day! Although I am privileged to have the opportunity to lead Social Investment Scotland, the publication of this report each year is a great opportunity to reflect on progress made, but also upcoming challenges and opportunities. The year to March 2024 saw our active loans and investments jump by £3.6 million to a record breaking £51.1 million across both SIS and SIS Ventures . But our work is about more than just numbers. The report highlights the impact of investments we have made working towards the alleviation of poverty; supporting the transition to net zero; and contributing towards economic growth. There’s also a summary of our work to support Financial Inclusion for Scotland, and our diversity, equality and inclusion activity to tackle the systemic barriers that hinder access to social investment and support. The 2024 report showcases our work with FARE Scotland Radio City Association Microplate Dx Limited Pride Outside CIC and our work with other CDFIs including Finance For Enterprise BCRS Business Loans and Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) .   With thanks to our many investors and partners including NatWest Social & Community Capital ; Lloyds Banking Group; Virgin Money; Better Society Capital, The Scottish Government; The University of Edinburgh; Esmée Fairbairn Foundation ; Carnegie UK Trust; Firstport; Dechomai Ltd; Social Enterprise Scotland; Zero Waste Scotland; People's Postcode Lottery; Pathways Forward; Impact Investing Institute; Responsible Finance; and of course my amazing SIS team, board and committee members! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9AGZBFc #ImpactReport #Sustainability #SocialInvestment #NetZero #SocialImpact