Inclusive investment for the next generation

Easily connect with Impact-Focused African Businesses

We facilitate investing efforts in start-ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs who are making a positive difference for children and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa

We’ll help your funds make an impact across the areas of education, health, nutrition, protection, climate, environment
and inclusion.

Check out the latest investment opportunities!

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

Make measurable impact

Help sensitive communities grow and make them future-proof

help them grow.

GRANTS GIVEN

49⁺

LOANS GIVEN

120⁺

BUSINESSES SUPPORTED

65⁺

CHILDREN DIRECTLY REACHED

16 572

Countries we work in

Rwanda

Burundi

Somalia

Uganda

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Kumwe Hub Framework

Achieve measurable, 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 case studies and triage for follow-on support, we make sure the investments empower the children and their communities, allowing them to mature and scale.

Learn more about our Framework

Trusted contributors and partners

Kumwe Hub Products

Innovating for Impact:

Kumwe Lab

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

Nurturing Growth:

Kumwe Incubator

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

Child-lens investment:

The Fund

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

Each success story is a brick in the road to a better world for African youth

“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

Check out latest funding opportunities

Bridging the Digital Divide

Check out latest funding opportunities

Bridging the Digital Divide

Check out latest funding opportunities

Open calls

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

Deadline 27 Nov 2023

Call 1

We are currently accepting applications for Cohort-2 of the Ongezea Loan Fund. This cohort is dedicated to businesses engaged in environmental prot

Deadline 27 Nov 2023

Call 2

We are currently accepting applications for Cohort-2 of the Ongezea Loan Fund. This cohort is dedicated to businesses engaged in environmental prot

Deadline 27 Nov 2023

Call 2

We are currently accepting applications for Cohort-2 of the Ongezea Loan Fund. This cohort is dedicated to businesses engaged in environmental prot

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