Inclusive investment for the next generation

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We invest in start-ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs that have a solution for children, families or youth across Sub-Saharan Africa.

We do this across the areas of education, health, nutrition, protection, inclusion, climate and environment.

Are you an investor or funder interested in supporting child-focused businesses?

Are you a child-focused business in need of support?
Check out the latest funding calls!

Our Impact In Numbers

GRANTS GIVEN

49⁺

LOANS DISPERSED

120⁺

BUSINESSES SUPPORTED

65⁺

CHILDREN DIRECTLY REACHED

16,572

Countries we work in

Rwanda

Burundi

Somalia

Uganda

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Tanzania

Liberia

Kumwe Hub Framework

We achieve measureable, evidenced and sustainable change for children by
empowering local businesses and entrepreneurs

Children first

For over 1 billion children worldwide living in poverty, accessing basic human rights remains a challenge

Being the Trusted Intermediary

We are looking for investors with a mandate to seek trustworthy intermediaries who understand local contexts and can accurately measure true impact

We optimize and manage investments

Local businesses across Africa aspire to create social impact for children, families, and youth, but they often lack the necessary funds, networks, or skills.

Measure and Amplify results

Using Kumwe Hub’s unique impact measurement model, we ensure that support and financing goes to where its needed most and effects real change for children.

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Trusted contributors and partners

Kumwe Hub Services

Nurturing Growth:

Business Development Services

Providing non-financial support through advisory services and expertise to help businesses to grow and measure their impact

Child-lens investment:

Financing

Offering a variety of financial products, tailored to the capital needs of the businesses.

Innovating for Impact:

New Market Development

Testing innovative, market based solutions to the toughest challenges facing children across Africa.

Discover Kumwe

“Leverage grants and use blended finance to de-risk follow-on investments.”

Jack Smit

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“Leverage grants and use blended finance to de-risk follow-on investments.”

Jack Smit

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“Leverage grants and use blended finance to de-risk follow-on investments.”

Jack Smit

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Latest Projects

Bridging the Digital Divide

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ECD Financing

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Health Financing

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Open calls

Are you an entrepreneur or business working in an area that could impact children in Sub Saharan Africa?!
Then we want to hear from you!

Humanitarian

Ongoing

Humanitarian Fund Interventions

This initiative aims to support localy registered businesses dedicated to enhancing emergency prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities to grow and increase their ability to prevent emergencies or to respond effectively in emergency situations. This financing opportunity targets businesses that offer innovative solutions, products, and services aimed at ensuring the safety of individuals, communities, and the environment before, during and after an emergency occurs.

Apply for this call

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Health

Ongoing

Health Financing (Nursepreneur)

Are you an experienced Nurse or Entrepreneur interested in running a private low-cost health clinic focusing on child and maternal health in an under-served area?

Apply for this call

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