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    VCs and Startup Programs in Kenya (2026)

    Browse updated 2026 startup programs, accelerators, incubators, and venture capital investors in Kenya. Find open deadlines, offers, and funding.

    Updated Jun 2026

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    British International Investment logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    British International Investment

    CDC is the UK's development finance institution.

    Open
    British International Investment: CDC is the UK's development finance institution.. Stage: Late Stage VC, Debt Financing +2. Focus: FinTech, Food +15. Venture Capital Firm. Located in London, India, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Pakistan, France, Ghana, Mauritius, Bangladesh, UAE, Switzerland, USA, Cyprus, Myanmar, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nepal, Egypt, China, Mexico, Morocco, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Togo, UK, Asia, Africa, Europe, MENA, North America, Middle East.
    London
    India
    +30
    Stage

    Late Stage VC, Debt Financing +2

    Focus

    FinTech, Food +15

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    Global Innovation Fund logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Global Innovation Fund

    Improving lives through social innovation

    OpenCan lead
    Global Innovation Fund: Improving lives through social innovation. Stage: Pre-Seed, Series A +4. Focus: Climate Impact, Hardware +11. Check size: $1,000,000 – $10,000,000. Venture Capital Firm, Debt Provider. Located in London, Washington, Nairobi, Singapore, UK, USA, Kenya, Singapore, Worldwide, Europe, North America, Africa, Asia. $200K - $15M available.
    London
    Washington
    +11
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Series A +4

    Focus

    Climate Impact, Hardware +11

    Check size

    $1,000,000 – $10,000,000

    Offer

    $200K - $15M

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    Mest logo
    Bootcamp

    Mest

    Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training program, internal seed fund, and network of hubs offering incubation for technology startups in Africa.

    Open
    Mest: Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training program, internal seed fund, and network of hubs offering incubation for technology startups in Africa.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: Education, Software +1. Bootcamp, Incubator, Accelerator. Located in Nairobi, Cape Town, Accra, Lagos, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Cape Town
    +7
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    Education, Software +1

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    MBMAFRICA logo
    Entrepreneurship Program

    MBMAFRICA

    Where Founders Thrive

    MBMAFRICA: Where Founders Thrive. Stage: Not Seeking Funding. Entrepreneurship Program. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Not Seeking Funding

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    Aristarichus Weru logo
    Angel Investor

    Aristarichus Weru

    Ph.D Finance Student 🎓 NeoPhyGital Banking Specialist⑆ NeoFintTPreneur㊭ NeoTransFormationℹ︎ NeoFinTConsultant. NeoLeaderboard Leadership: NeoPro-Am Go…

    Open
    Aristarichus Weru: Ph.D Finance Student 🎓 NeoPhyGital Banking Specialist⑆ NeoFintTPreneur㊭ NeoTransFormationℹ︎ NeoFinTConsultant. NeoLeaderboard Leadership: NeoPro-Am Go…. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Angel Investor. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

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    Eli Pollak (Apollo Agriculture) logo
    Angel Investor

    Eli Pollak (Apollo Agriculture)

    Building Apollo Agriculture

    Open
    Eli Pollak (Apollo Agriculture): Building Apollo Agriculture. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: Agritech, FinTech. Angel Investor. Located in Kenya, Africa.
    Kenya
    Africa
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    Agritech, FinTech

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    Samson Larsson (Ayazona) logo
    Angel Investor

    Samson Larsson (Ayazona)

    Research & Design Specialist

    Open
    Samson Larsson (Ayazona): Research & Design Specialist. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: Foodtech, E Commerce +4. Angel Investor. Located in Kenya, Africa.
    Kenya
    Africa
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    Foodtech, E Commerce +4

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    Johnny Falla logo
    Angel Investor

    Johnny Falla

    Innovation & Technology, Equity Group Foundation

    Open
    Johnny Falla: Innovation & Technology, Equity Group Foundation. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: Enterprise Applications, Technology +1. Angel Investor. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    Enterprise Applications, Technology +1

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    Kevin Owino logo
    Angel Investor

    Kevin Owino

    Chief Executive Officer at Xenom Energy Limited

    Open
    Kevin Owino: Chief Executive Officer at Xenom Energy Limited. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Focus: Venture Capital, FinTech +2. Angel Investor. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

    Focus

    Venture Capital, FinTech +2

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    Shariff Abdulwalli logo
    Angel Investor

    Shariff Abdulwalli

    Owner, zynmat group of co

    Open
    Shariff Abdulwalli: Owner, zynmat group of co. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Angel Investor. Located in Kenya, Africa.
    Kenya
    Africa
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed

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    Antler Kenya logo
    Accelerator

    Antler Kenya

    We identify and invest in exceptional people

    Antler Kenya: We identify and invest in exceptional people. Stage: Pre-Seed, Pre-Launch +1. Focus: Financial Services. Accelerator, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. $100,000 for 10% equity available.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Pre-Launch +1

    Focus

    Financial Services

    Offer

    $100,000 for 10% equity

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    Sayani Investments logo
    Family Office

    Sayani Investments

    Sayani Investments focus on property-related investments but also invests patient long-term capital in public and private markets.

    OpenCan lead
    Sayani Investments: Sayani Investments focus on property-related investments but also invests patient long-term capital in public and private markets.. Stage: Early Stage VC, Late Stage VC +3. Family Office. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Europe, Middle East, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +3
    Stage

    Early Stage VC, Late Stage VC +3

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    FSD Africa logo
    Corporate VC

    FSD Africa

    FSD Africa is a non-profit company that offers financial services for regional platform.

    OpenCan lead
    FSD Africa: FSD Africa is a non-profit company that offers financial services for regional platform.. Stage: Early Stage VC. Corporate VC. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Europe, Middle East, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +3
    Stage

    Early Stage VC

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    East Africa venture capital association logo
    Private Equity Firm

    East Africa venture capital association

    We are a trade association for private equity and venture capital funds.

    Open
    East Africa venture capital association: We are a trade association for private equity and venture capital funds.. Stage: Seed. Focus: Female Founded, Gay +39. Private Equity Firm. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

    Focus

    Female Founded, Gay +39

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    CrossBoundary logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    CrossBoundary

    We are an investment company dedicating our funds to projects in Africa.

    Open
    CrossBoundary: We are an investment company dedicating our funds to projects in Africa.. Stage: Seed. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

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    Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) logo
    Incubator

    Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)

    We are a development institution supporting growth and economic opportunities.

    Open
    Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF): We are a development institution supporting growth and economic opportunities.. Stage: Seed. Focus: Workforce, Recruitment +18. Incubator, Accelerator. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

    Focus

    Workforce, Recruitment +18

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    KawiSafi Ventures logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    KawiSafi Ventures

    We are a venture capital firm.

    OpenCan lead
    KawiSafi Ventures: We are a venture capital firm.. Stage: Seed, Early Stage VC +1. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Seed, Early Stage VC +1

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    Berkeley Energy logo
    Private Equity Firm

    Berkeley Energy

    We are an investment manager focused on developing markets.

    Open
    Berkeley Energy: We are an investment manager focused on developing markets.. Stage: Seed. Focus: Wind, Renewables +25. Private Equity Firm. Located in Nairobi Area, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi Area
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

    Focus

    Wind, Renewables +25

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    TBL Mirror Fund logo
    Private Equity Firm

    TBL Mirror Fund

    We facilitate and manage investments, bringing combined resources to support growth.

    Open
    TBL Mirror Fund: We facilitate and manage investments, bringing combined resources to support growth.. Stage: Seed. Private Equity Firm. Located in Nairobi Area, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi Area
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

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    Hesabu Capital logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Hesabu Capital

    We are a venture capital firm.

    Open
    Hesabu Capital: We are a venture capital firm.. Stage: Early Stage VC. Focus: ICT, Telecom +6. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Early Stage VC

    Focus

    ICT, Telecom +6

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    Faith Mbete logo
    Solo angel

    Faith Mbete

    I am a solo angel investor

    Open
    Faith Mbete: I am a solo angel investor. Stage: Seed. Focus: Sector Agnostic, No Sector +4. Solo angel. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

    Focus

    Sector Agnostic, No Sector +4

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    Equator logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Equator

    We operate as a venture capital firm.

    Open
    Equator: We operate as a venture capital firm.. Stage: Early Stage VC. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Nairobi Area, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi Area
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Early Stage VC

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    Enza Capital logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Enza Capital

    We are focused on supporting founders and teams who leverage technology for meaningful change.

    OpenCan lead
    Enza Capital: We are focused on supporting founders and teams who leverage technology for meaningful change.. Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed +1. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed, Seed +1

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    Villgro Africa logo
    Incubator

    Villgro Africa

    We also function as an incubator, nurturing early-stage ventures.

    Open
    Villgro Africa: We also function as an incubator, nurturing early-stage ventures.. Stage: Seed. Focus: Renewables, SDG +18. Incubator, Accelerator. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Seed

    Focus

    Renewables, SDG +18

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    Kua Ventures logo
    Venture Capital Firm

    Kua Ventures

    We provide financial support, guidance, and community for founders.

    Open
    Kua Ventures: We provide financial support, guidance, and community for founders.. Stage: Pre-Seed. Focus: Christian, Sustainable +16. Venture Capital Firm. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Pre-Seed

    Focus

    Christian, Sustainable +16

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    Esther Muli logo
    Solo angel

    Esther Muli

    A financial Management professional with expertise in Non Profits

    Open
    Esther Muli: A financial Management professional with expertise in Non Profits. Stage: Late Stage VC. Solo angel. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa.
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    +1
    Stage

    Late Stage VC

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    Google for Startups Accelerator Africa logo
    Accelerator

    Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

    Google Startup Accelerator for top seed-stage African startups

    ClosedEquity-free
    Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Google Startup Accelerator for top seed-stage African startups. Stage: Seed, Non Equity Assistance. Accelerator. Located in Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote D'ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Africa, MENA. Apply by Application closed.
    Algeria
    Botswana
    +17
    Stage

    Seed, Non Equity Assistance

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    Llama Impact Accelerator Program - SSA logo
    Accelerator

    Llama Impact Accelerator Program - SSA

    Unlocking Africa's next generation of AI innovation

    ClosedEquity-free
    Llama Impact Accelerator Program - SSA: Unlocking Africa's next generation of AI innovation. Stage: Grant. Focus: AI, Machine Learning +5. Accelerator. Located in Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town, Dakar, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, Africa. Apply by Application closed. Up to $25,000 equity-free funding + up to $100,000 additional funding available.
    Lagos
    Nairobi
    +7
    Stage

    Grant

    Focus

    AI, Machine Learning +5

    Offer

    Up to $25,000 equity-free funding + up to $100,000 additional funding

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    Plug and Play Tech Center - Batch Program logo
    Accelerator

    Plug and Play Tech Center - Batch Program

    Plug and Play is a seed and early-stage investor focused on great teams leading emerging growth companies. Plug and Play runs 12 industry-specific accelerator…

    ClosedCan lead
    Plug and Play Tech Center - Batch Program: Plug and Play is a seed and early-stage investor focused on great teams leading emerging growth companies. Plug and Play runs 12 industry-specific accelerator…. Stage: Seed, Series A +5. Focus: Enterprise Software, FinTech +83. Accelerator, Venture Capital Firm, Co-working Space, University Program. Located in Sunnyvale, Ann Arbor, USA, UK, Germany, Japan, Canada, France, Israel, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Italy, The Netherlands, Australia, Indonesia, Sweden, Finland, Morocco, Belgium, India, Poland, Ireland, China, South Korea, Austria, UAE, Denmark, Mexico, Chile, Hong Kong, Turkey, Estonia, Portugal, Norway, New Zealand, Thailand, Latvia, Taiwan, South Africa, Russia, Colombia, Kenya, Czech Republic, Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina, Uganda, Greece, Iceland, Lithuania, Hungary, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Venezuela, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, Malaysia, Oman, Ecuador, Romania, Malta, Libya, Slovakia, Panama, Bulgaria, Anguilla, Guatemala, Myanmar, Tunisia, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Moldova, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Pakistan, El Salvador, North America, Europe, Asia, MENA, South America, Oceania, Africa, Worldwide, Emerging Markets, EMEA, Middle East. Apply by Application closed. $50K - $1M available.
    Sunnyvale
    Ann Arbor
    +90
    Stage

    Seed, Series A +5

    Focus

    Enterprise Software, FinTech +83

    Offer

    $50K - $1M

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    Techstars - Winter Cohort Applications logo
    Accelerator

    Techstars - Winter Cohort Applications

    Techstars is a global platform that provides investment and innovation. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect w…

    ClosedCan lead
    Techstars - Winter Cohort Applications: Techstars is a global platform that provides investment and innovation. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect w…. Stage: Early Stage VC, Seed +2. Focus: Enterprise Software, FinTech +38. Accelerator, Venture Capital Firm. Located in Boulder, USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Israel, Singapore, Australia, The Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Cyprus, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, North America, Europe, Asia, MENA, South America, Oceania, Africa, Middle East. Apply by Application closed.
    Boulder
    USA
    +67
    Stage

    Early Stage VC, Seed +2

    Focus

    Enterprise Software, FinTech +38

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