Funding roundGrant
Ubuntu Universe Grant
Ubuntu Universe raised a Grant round led by Mastercard Foundation, with iHub participating. It was announced on 24 July 2026.
- Announced
- 3 months ago
- Investors
- 2
- 1 lead · 1 participating
Investors in Ubuntu Universe's Grant2
Lead
Participating
- iHubParticipatingProfile of iHub →
Nairobi, Kenya
About this round
Equity-free funding of up to USD 100,000 per startup under the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, cohort 4, run by iHub (Nairobi) through the Foundation's Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning; exact cheque not published. Amount undisclosed (programme offers up to USD 100,000 per startup). Cohort 4 is the first early-stage cohort and runs 18 months (earlier cohorts: growth-stage, 8 months) with technical assistance on product, business strategy and communications. The 12 were announced at the Cohort IV kick-off in Nairobi on 23 Jul 2026 and published by iHub on 24 Jul 2026. The Standard (30 Jul 2026) reports each startup receives $100,000 (Sh12.9m) and TechTrends KE says all cohort members receive the same funding, but iHub itself says 'up to USD 100,000', so the amount is left null. Dealroom records this award for Ubuntu Universe as a $100k grant (Jul 2026, estimated).
Sources for this round5
- futureoflearning.ihub.co.keThe Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Backs 12 Early-Stage Kenyan Startups - iHub Future of Learning (24 Jul 2026; kick-off event 23 Jul 2026)
- techweez.comiHub, Mastercard Foundation Back 12 Kenyan Startups in Inclusive EdTech Push - Techweez (24 Jul 2026)
- techcabal.comiHUB picks 12 Kenyan edtech startups for $100,000 funding programme - TechCabal (28 Jul 2026)
- techafricanews.comiHub selects 12 Kenyan edtech startups for Mastercard Foundation Fellowship - TechAfrica News (29 Jul 2026)
- techtrendske.co.keNairobi Game Studio Ubuntu Universe Lands EdTech Fellowship Backing for Offline Learning App - TechTrends KE (28 Jul 2026)
Frequently asked about Ubuntu Universe's Grant
- Who led Ubuntu Universe's Grant?
- Mastercard Foundation led the round.
- Who invested in Ubuntu Universe's Grant?
- 2 investors are named for this round: Mastercard Foundation (lead) and iHub.
