Jua Kickstarter Fund
Investment Thesis
Jua Kickstarter Fund: Empowering African startups with catalytic grants. With investments in GrowAgric, Xetova, and Side, they stand out by providing early-stage capital through grant rounds, fostering innovation and driving impact.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 7 verified portfolio companies.
Jirogasy
Jirogasy publishes a range of innovative solar stations distributed by a platform of local micro entrepreneurs in Madagascar and Africa.
Whispa Health
WHISPA is a mobile application that provides young people with private access to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information, products, and services.
Powerstove Energy
Powerstove Energy is a Nigerian startup which uses technology to deliver a smokeless, IoT-enabled cookstove that generates electricity.
Xetova
Xetova is a Kenyan startup which provides technology solutions to the procurement ecosystem.
GrowAgric
GrowAgric is a Kenyan crowd-funding startup that connects farmers to much-needed working capital.
Side
Side is a Kenyan e-Commerce startup that allows users become social sellers.
Jua Kickstarter Fund: quick facts
- Which startups has Jua Kickstarter Fund invested in?
- Jua Kickstarter Fund has backed at least 7 African startups, including Bryt-Knowledge, Whispa Health, Side, GrowAgric, Xetova and 2 others.
- Which sectors does Jua Kickstarter Fund invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Renewable Energy, Mobile App, EdTech, Financial Services, E-Commerce and Retail.
