This month, we’re proud to spotlight FreezeLink, a remarkable Ghanaian company that’s revolutionizing cold chain
logistics to reduce food waste and support sustainable agriculture across West Africa. Founded by Owusu Akoto in
2018, FreezeLink is solving a major challenge in Africa’s agriculture and healthcare sectors—inefficient cold chain
logistics. “I was inspired to create FreezeLink to address the post-harvest losses that keep farmers unnecessarily
poor in West Africa,” Akoto explained to The New York Times.
Recent Recognition and Global Impact:
FreezeLink has been making waves internationally. The company was recently named on Bloomberg’s inaugural
list of 25 innovative African startups to watch in 2025, selected from a pool of over 2000 applicants. This recognition
highlights the company’s innovative approach to addressing critical infrastructure challenges across the continent.
CEO Owusu Akoto recently represented African innovation at the prestigious Qatar Economic Forum 2025, where
he shared insights on the continent’s startup ecosystem. “There is, from my perspective, an increase in momentum
with challenging pension funds to fund alternative asset classes, including private equity and venture capital,”
Akoto told Bloomberg’s Jennifer Zabasajja at the forum.
Proven Track Record in Critical Moments:
FreezeLink’s impact extends beyond agriculture. The company played a crucial role in Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine
distribution, with the Global Cold Chain Alliance commending CEO Owusu Akoto for supporting the transport of
600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines.
Their innovative approach includes:
• End-to-end cold chain solutions with real-time temperature monitoring
• Solar-powered cold storage systems reducing environmental impact
• Partnerships with drone delivery companies like Zipline for rural access
• AI-powered logistics optimization requiring analysis of 77 different variables
• Digital platform connecting farmers to local and global markets
Leadership Excellence:
Akoto brings impressive credentials, holding an MBA from Imperial College London and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was one of 8 out of 2,000 graduates to receive a Senior Honour Award. Before founding FreezeLink, he led supply chain transformations at global companies including Diageo, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble, and managed a $3 billion supply chain transformation programme at the UK Ministry of Justice.
“FreezeLink eliminates food and medicine waste in Africa for the next billion Africans through cold chain. If it’s cold, we store it and transport it, and we build it with an engineering team to connect farmers and factories to local and global markets,” Akoto explained during his Qatar Economic Forum appearance. “FreezeLink represents exactly the kind of practical, scalable solution Africa needs,” says Dzifa Amegashie, Co-Founder of Nviron Hive. “They’re not just preserving food – they’re preserving livelihoods and building climate resilience.”
We’re excited to explore partnership opportunities with FreezeLink as they continue scaling their impact across the continent, representing the best of African innovation on the global stage.