Venture Capital

The Innovation Village

Investment Details

Investor Type
Venture Capital

Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital

Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed

Geographical Focus
Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, Senegal, Eswatini, Democratic Republic of Congo

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Media
  • Banking
  • Automotive
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • HealthTech
  • EdTech
  • FinTech
  • Transportation
  • Climate
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Entertainment
  • Information Technology
  • Tourism
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Computer Hardware
  • Sports
  • Clean Technology
  • Climate Change
  • Agribusiness
  • Governance
  • Retail and wholesale
  • Computer software
  • Energy & Cleantech
  • Creative

Investment Size:
500,000 to 5,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 2013

The Innovation Village is a premier innovation hub located in Kampala, Uganda, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation across multiple sectors. Established in 2013, it has become a central point for startups and entrepreneurs seeking resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The hub offers a range of services, including co-working spaces, venture studios, and catalytic capital funds, all aimed at nurturing and scaling impactful innovations. With a focus on sectors such as information technology, agriculture, healthcare, education, and energy, The Innovation Village plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and social transformation in Uganda and the broader East African region. Its collaborative environment brings together entrepreneurs, investors, academia, and government agencies, creating a dynamic ecosystem that supports the full lifecycle of innovation, from ideation to market-ready solutions.

Requirements
  • Focus on mission-oriented entrepreneurs
  • Emphasis on technology-driven solutions
  • Commitment to addressing Africa's challenges
  • Support for young women entrepreneurs
  • Engagement in sectors like agriculture, energy, fintech, edtech, media, and agribusiness
  • Mission-driven entrepreneurs
  • Innovative solutions
  • Scalable business models
  • Commitment to social impact
  • Innovative business models
  • Scalable solutions
  • Strong management teams
  • Potential for social impact
  • Alignment with The Innovation Village's mission and values
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Portfolio Companies
  • Safepay
  • UGIT Engineering and Consulting
  • Infinity ICT Solutions
  • Andela
  • Challenges Worldwide
  • EnVentures
  • FinAfrica
  • Kampala Angels
  • Freelancers Lounge
  • Digital Economy
  • Nextwave
  • Start Your Startup
  • The97 Fund
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