Evaluating only Lynk’s profile at its peak — without knowing the outcome — the model ranked Unit economics as the #1 likely cause. That’s exactly how it died.
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FOUNDING
MILESTONE
CRISIS
SHUTDOWN
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Documented cause
Lynk built a marketplace connecting skilled workers like plumbers, electricians, and cleaners with households across Ghana and Kenya. Despite solid user interest, the challenge of vetting workers, managing quality, and charging enough to cover costs while remaining affordable for middle-income households was never solved. Cross-border expansion to Kenya depleted remaining capital.
Lesson
“Skilled services marketplaces must solve quality verification before scaling geography — one bad experience destroys trust permanently.”