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VENTURES BUILT WITH PURPOSE

VENTURES BUILT WITH PURPOSE

From plastic bricks to digital farming services: we back innovative local businesses with the potential to create jobs at the base of the pyramid.

OVERVIEW

A GROWING PORTFOLIO

BUILT AROUND JOB CREATION

Since 2020, we have backed locally led ventures across East Africa, supporting founders with investment capital and hands-on venture-building expertise.

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FOR FOUNDERS

IS YOUR VENTURE

READY TO SCALE?

We back entrepreneurs building bold solutions to environmental and socio-economic challenges that create sustainable jobs, improve livelihoods and strengthen communities.

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Think you're a good fit? Send us your pitch deck and we'll get in touch.

At least 2 years of operations
Annual revenue above $50,000
Product or service already in the market
strong founding team rooted in and operating from East Africa
A business model creating jobs for low-income communities
Tangible positive impact — social, economic or environmental
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WHERE WE WORK

OUR START-UP

LOCATIONS

We work exclusively with businesses on the African continent to address unique challenges, leverage local expertise, build partnerships, achieve scalable impact, and create lasting change in the region. We aim to open a new country office per year.

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