Gifftid Appoints Ben Botes as Board Advisor

Gifftid Appoints Ben Botes as Board Advisor to Drive Impact Entrepreneurship into the Mainstream Economy through AI, Digital Enablement, and Data Intelligence

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 5th, 2025 – Gifftid Ltd, an AI for growth, impact enablement and data analytics platform for Small Business Enterprises proudly announces the appointment of Ben Botes as its new Board Advisor.

Empowering Impact-Driven Scale-Ups for Unprecedented Growth

As a seasoned venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, Ben Botes has dedicated his career to transforming visionary startups into industry-leading powerhouses. His expertise in alternative financing models, SME growth, and impact-driven business models perfectly aligns with Gifftid’s mission of enabling SMEs to scale through AI-powered solutions.

"Gifftid is tackling one of the biggest challenges in impact investment—unlocking capital and commercial opportunities for SMMEs through AI-driven solutions. I’m excited to join as a Board Advisor and support the team in scaling a platform that empowers businesses to drive meaningful and measurable impact," said Ben Botes.

Strategic Leadership to Expand Gifftid's Impact

Ben brings an extensive track record in early-stage funding, business acceleration, and financial innovation. As a co-founder of Angel Investment Network SA and a key figure in SME finance and impact investing, he has successfully bridged the gap between capital, commercialization, and technology adoption.

With his expertise, Gifftid is set to:
✅ Strengthen investor engagement and broaden SME access to funding.
✅ Enhance AI-driven investment decision-making tools to address risks perception and unlock capital for small businesses.
✅ Expand strategic partnerships to accelerate Gifftid AI adoption across key markets.
✅ Drive commercialization efforts to integrate SMEs into into SME Ecosystems such as Accelerator Programs, Industry Associations and more.

"Ben's expertise will help us deepen our knowledge on the needs of Small Businesses that could inform Gifftid's Ecosystem and Community building initiatives, a core foundation for Gifftid," said Grace Almendras-Castillo, Founder and CEO of Gifftid Ltd.

Advancing AI for Impact-Driven SMEs

Gifftid empowers impact-driven SMEs by transforming them into Impact Entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools to access capital, secure commercial partnerships, and connect with buyers. With Ben’s guidance, Gifftid aims to amplify the convergence of impact and profitability as a core business model.

With Ben’s appointment, Gifftid strengthens its commitment to sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, climate, food & agriculture, and digital economies, proving that impact entrepreneurship fuels both sustainable progress and business growth.

About Gifftid Ltd:

Gifftid is an All-in-One AI Growth and Impact Enablement and Analytics Platform, designed to provide SMEs with digital performance enablement, insights, intelligence, and predictive analytics. By helping SMEs access capital, commercial partnerships, and supply chain opportunities, Gifftid ensures that societal and economic impact and profitability go hand in hand , fostering the growth of impact and capital markets where SMEs can thrive.

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Caroline Culliere
Gifftid Ltd
📧 caroline.culliere@gifftid.com
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