Endeavour Kenya has announced ten startup founders who will participate in the first-ever Endeavour ScaleUp Programme.
This programme hopes to help high-growth start-ups figure out how to scale by providing them with connections and tools. The programme aims to support the growth of start-ups that already have a product and are operational.
The Endeavour ScaleUp methodology will be made available to the ten selected entrepreneurs. This approach makes use of seasoned businesspeople as mentors, comprehensive programmes for company growth, assistance with capital raising, and a robust community of like-minded peers who have all achieved great success in business.
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Selected start-ups will be given the opportunity to accelerate their business growth and potentially become the next Endeavour Entrepreneurs, according to Ms Maryanne Ochola, the Managing Director of Endeavour Kenya. Companies in the growth stage absolutely need to participate in the Endeavour ScaleUp programme.
Selected entrepreneurs will gain tremendously from the program’s training and development opportunities, which will centre on cutting-edge technology, business strategies, and leadership. Along with taking their businesses to the next level, they’ll have the opportunity to network with seasoned entrepreneurs who can provide invaluable advice and guidance.
About selected businesses
Here are the businesses that are part of Endeavour Kenya’s ScaleUp initiative:
George Jabesh founded Nakama-Tech, which provides cutting-edge solutions for businesses to increase sales, customer retention, and happiness. They prioritise inclusivity by linking diverse individuals to employment opportunities through their versatile Omnichannel software, which guarantees scalability and ease of use.
ZenDawa, co-founded by Wilfred Chege, is a groundbreaking B2B SaaS platform changing the pharmaceutical industry’s game. Redefining the landscape for efficient operations and online sales, ZenDawa empowers pharmacies with Tele-pharmacy services and embedded finance solutions.
Rebecca Harrison founded AMI, which provides training and practical tools to African businesses, enabling them to grow. Their tool-based learning approach has produced outstanding outcomes, with businesses witnessing notable boosts in revenue and noticeable effects from management training right away.
Using their SengaOS platform, Senga (founded by June Odongo) is revolutionising supply chains and logistics for Africa’s formal retail sector. The retail landscape is being transformed, and the path for more efficient operations is being paved by the rapid adoption and real benefits.
Bonga is an all-inclusive B2B SaaS Omni-Channel Customer Support Tool developed by Dial Afrika (founded by Japheth Dibo) to solve the communication problems faced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Africa. Bonga facilitates growth and connection by allowing companies and customers to communicate effortlessly.
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The agriculturally-based startup Satao (Founder: Javin Hutchinson) is improving sustainability in a variety of industries. Sonia Kabra and Wycliffe Omondi founded BuuPass, a digital marketplace that is changing the face of long-distance transport in Africa. The company is primarily concerned with the bakery segment, but it is also working to improve the health of the African diet and to encourage sustainability in the agricultural value chains. Travellers can now book intercity bus, train, and flight tickets online through their platform, which digitises operations and enhances accessibility and convenience.
Pezesha (Founder: Hilda Moraa) – Pezesha promotes equitable access to formal financial services and drives financial inclusion in Africa by linking small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with working capital through a collaborative digital platform.
Shega (Founder: Anteneh Tesfaye) – Shega helps organisations make better decisions and be more effective in ever-changing environments by providing them with curated data and intelligence. The company primarily targets emerging markets and the financial sector.