Team
We love driving impact. As former startup owners, we know that the right funding can make a difference.
Sijmen Weesie
Sijmen, Director & Senior Consultant at Scaling International, brings seven years of specialized experience in fundraising within the Dutch-African business landscape. As an expert in debt and grant writing, strategic advising, financial modeling, and logistics, Sijmen has successfully helped Dutch companies secure crucial funding, driving growth and creating significant impact in Africa’s dynamic markets.
Kingsley Stephen Owino
With extended experience in the field of pay-go energy and WASH product distribution. In addition to his role as head of operations for Azuri technologies and RUH solar, he has vast experience in customer support, warehouse management, and field operations. Professional background in Economics.
Niels Van Den Bosch
With a professional background in agriculture and socio-economic research, Niels has worked across Africa. Predominantly on market analysis, business strategies and commercialization. Most recently he worked in Nigeria for the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture where he conducted an in-depth study on scaling-up a biocontrol product that reduces aflatoxin-contamination.
Erik Grunther
Erik Grunther, the co-founder of Scaling International, is a specialist in West African markets with over 10 years of commercial experience in Africa, China, and France. Erik excels in energy project management, establishing efficient teams, and managing international large-scale projects and commercial developments. His extensive experience in these areas makes him a key asset in driving Scaling International’s mission to support African startups and NGOs.
Tim Jan Huldman
Senior consultant. With commercial fundraising experience in Ghana and Indonesia, he is currently based in the Netherlands. He is an expert in supporting in international development projects to improve current processes, and knows how grants match the needs of a company. Enthusiastic for access to sustainable agriculture, social impact, and efficiency.