The Top 10 Accelerators in Nairobi

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Nairobi
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Overview

The startup ecosystem in Nairobi is vibrant and rapidly growing, with a strong focus on technology and innovation. It is home to a diverse range of startups across various sectors, supported by a network of investors, mentors, and incubators. In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of accelerators in Nairobi, providing valuable resources and support to early-stage startups. These accelerators offer mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to networks, helping founders to scale their businesses and navigate the challenges of the startup journey.

The Top 10 Accelerators in Nairobi

1.

Samurai Incubate Africa

Samurai Incubate Africa is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage startups in Africa.

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Nairobi
Nigeria

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3-6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

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Consumer Goods
Energy
GreenTech
Media
Entertainment
1.

Nailab Accelerator

Nailab Accelerator is a Kenyan tech incubation hub that provides mentorship, funding, and resources to startups and entrepreneurs.

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Nairobi
Kenya

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

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Information Services
Information Technology
1.

Spring Accelerator

Spring Accelerator is a global incubator that helps entrepreneurs in developing countries to grow their businesses and create positive social and environmental impact.

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Nairobi
Kenya

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
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2
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed

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Impact Investing
Social Entrepreneurship
Consumer Goods
Agriculture
1.

Mest

Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training program, internal seed fund, and network of hubs offering incubation for technology startups in Africa.

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Nairobi
Nigeria

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
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5
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2008

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
1 year
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

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Education
Software
Training
1.

88mph.ac

A startup accelerator that provides mentorship, funding, and resources to early-stage startups in the tech industry, with a focus on African startups.

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Nairobi
Kenya

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
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1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
4 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
8-15% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

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Financial Services
Mobile
Web Browsers
1.

Antler Kenya

Antler Kenya supports early-stage startups in Kenya by providing funding, mentorship, and access to a global network of advisors.

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Nairobi
Kenya

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
5 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

Food AFrica Accelerator

The Food Africa Accelerator is a program that supports and mentors food and agriculture startups in Africa to help them grow and succeed.

πŸ“
Nairobi
Kenya

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

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1.

The Baobab Network

The Baobab Network is a social impact investment firm that supports and scales high-potential ventures in Africa.

πŸ“
Nairobi
Kenya

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Banking
Consulting
Crowdfunding
Financial Services
Impact Investing
1.

MBMAFRICA

Where Founders Thrive

πŸ“
Nairobi
Kenya

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
9 Months
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Catalyst Fund

An accelerator that supports fintech startups in emerging markets.

πŸ“
Nairobi
Kenya

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Grant

⬆️ Β Verticals

Emerging Markets
Finance
Financial Services
FinTech