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🌟 Startup Funding Vehicles (SFV) Project 🌟 This week we hosted the Flat6Labs a #Venture #capital firm investing in Africa on their roadshow in Uganda. It was a great moment sharing our progress Here's summary of the discussion From August 10th to October 1st, 2024, TechBuzz Hub - A global award winning coworking space has been championing the Startup Funding Vehicles (SFV) initiative where we are focused on creating local funding solutions and tackling the barriers startups in Uganda face when accessing financing. Through #Buz_Capital_Ventures, we aim to build a vibrant investment ecosystem that empowers local #Startups. Why SFV? ✔️ Open Ecosystem Project, pioneered by TechBuzz Hub ✔️ Raising awareness of why startups matter ✔️ Implementing activities to support and invest in startups The SFV progress and work has been as result of several meetings 💡 Inaugural Meeting Highlights: a) Introduction of the concept b) Insights into traditional methods like Friends, Family & Fools (3Fs) c) Emphasis on the need for a dynamic startup investment ecosystem 📋 Second & Third Meetings: 1. Baseline survey proposal presented to guide research 2. Strategies for sustainability 3. Recruitment of research assistants to support our efforts 📊 Fourth Meeting: (i) Progress: 60% of fundraising goal reached (ii)Ongoing research and recruitment of new members (iii)Capacity building through attending strategic ecosystem events AfriLabs Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development TechBuzz Hub @Uganda National Council for Science and Technology Major activity is around baseline survey research. 💡 State of Startup Funding in Uganda: Despite their potential, startups in Uganda struggle with funding access. We’re committed to bridging this gap through comprehensive research, including startups, funders, and other key stakeholders. This work is fast progressing but still needs joint efforts from the ecosystem as a whole. Want to join us in transforming the startup ecosystem? Express your interest here: https://lnkd.in/d3rV63S2 #QUESTION_ONE What are the active startup investor firms in Uganda? 💱 Ortus Capital 💱 SHONA Capital Ltd 💱 Finding XY 💱 First Circle Capital 💱 Nyota Capital 💱 Renew Capital #Add_others_you_know_of_in_the_comments! #QUESTION_TWO What are the active dev't partner networks supporting startups in Uganda? 🚀 Mastercard Foundation 🚀 United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) 🚀 International Trade Centre 🚀 Enabel 🚀 European Union 🚀 GIZ Uganda 🚀Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung 🚀Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 🚀Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) 🚀UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency 🚀 Save the Children International #Add_others_in_the_comments! #StartupFunding #Investment #TechBuzzHub #UgandaStartups #LocalFunds #Crowdfunding With Faten Aissi Eric Jagwara Baguma Nickson Christine Adong (BCOM - Accounting) Startup Uganda Sachin H. Roland F Ganafa Lillian Nanyunja Muleke Ediomu, MCIM Christine Namara

According to the World Economic Forum, Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs) in Africa often operate in silos, lacking opportunities for cross-border collaboration and resource-sharing (WEF, 2023). Imagine the transformative impact if global organisations partnered directly with these ESOs—leveraging local insights to deliver tailored support for women-led businesses. This is precisely where the Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa (#EWEA) Program in collaboration with AFAWA makes a difference—challenging the status quo by building a cohesive network that empowers ESOs to enhance their support for women entrepreneurs across the continent. Since its inception, the EWEA program has supported 110 ESOs across 25 African countries, positively impacting over 116,000 women-led SMEs in the region. Today, we are proud to introduce 41 ESOs from 11 countries participating in Cohort 3, further enriching this growing ecosystem of support. Collectively, these organizations have already aided over 40,000 women entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses. With the right backing, they are poised to achieve even greater impact. How do you think we can foster a more connected and resilient network for ESOs in Africa? BAYI Foundation Corp Maumo Mubila Lesego Vinolia Ogorogile Capital Solutions Creative Hub Africa-CHA Darena Ventures Dimewise Dasuns E4Impact Entrepreneurship Center Uganda Chepkemoi Magdaline, HSC EldoHub Martin Ubur Fie_Labs Innovation Hub Hazina Group Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni InvestPro Advisors Limited Kumasi Hive Kyusa Uganda Lebone Enterprise Development Agency Wangiwe Joanna Kambuzi NIA VENTURES Plus Innovation Hub SCALLOP MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY Smart Lab Studentshubgh Tabitha Reach Ethiopia TAOTIC TechBridge Invest TechBuzz Hub TechQuest STEM Academy Gloria Edet (TSN) TheNeoHub Innovation Lab Udugu Institute Botswana Munyaradzi Petricia Dzimunwe Women In Sustainable Enterprises -WISE WYLDE International Daniella Charles #Seedstars #WomenEntrepreneurs #ESOs #Africa

Dear Friend, Join me to vote for TechBuzz Hub founded by Keneth Twesigye , the #manofpurpose. #bestcoworkingspaceinAfrica2023 #entrepreneurship #gsa

The African Winners from GSA Africa 2023, Edition 10, will be proudly representing the continent during the Global Grand Finale Days in Turkey, taking place on September 24-25! ⭐️ Hani W. Naguib from Egypt (Ecosystem Hero of the Year) ⭐️ Hadeer Shalaby from Egypt (Founder of the Year) ⭐️ Dataleum from Nigeria (formerly Ed Tech, now competing in Startup of the Year) ⭐️ Zofi Cash from Uganda (formerly Commerce Tech, now competing in Startup of the Year) ⭐️ Hiryo from Egypt (Startup of the Year) ⭐️ Awabah from Nigeria (Best Newcomer) ⭐️ Mo Angels from Mauritius (VC of the Year) ⭐️ TechBuzz Hub from Uganda (Best Coworking Space) ⭐️ The American University in Cairo from Egypt (Best Accelerator/Incubator Program) ⭐️ Developers in Vogue from Ghana (Diversity Role Model of the Year) ⭐️ Zuri Health from Kenya (Best Health Tech Startup) ⭐️ Emergency Response Africa from Nigeria (Best Health Tech Startup) ⭐️ BasiGo from Kenya (formerly Mobility & Logistics, now competing in Best Green Tech Startup) ⭐️ COFFEE RESURRECT, Inc. (የቡና ትንሣኤ) from Ethiopia (Best Green Tech Startup) ⭐️ MooMe from Tunisia (formerly Agri Tech, now competing in Best Green Tech Startup) ⭐️ Momint from South Africa (Best Web3.0 & AI Startup) These outstanding innovators will compete on the global stage, showcasing the incredible potential and talent emerging from Africa. Stay tuned for updates as we cheer them on! Global Innovation Initiative Group Global Startup Awards Shinead Bodill Phoebe Opperman Kayla Smith Jo Griffiths Heike

Allow me introduce to you TechBuzz Hub - an innovation hub that provides affordable and flexible offices as low as 25,000Shs per month Kindly vote for TechBuzz Hub in the Global Startup Awards Africa Global Startup Awards under category #Best_Coworking_Space here https://Vote_KenTechBuzz You can use all your emails. Also you can post on your #Whatsapp_Status' as you tell all your people and status viewers to cast there vote before time lasts. Thanks and Cheers. NB: It is so simple to vote: In the phone screenshot atatched, you just tap the link, and after a moment, takes you straight to TechBuzz Hub, Then tap the box of terms; then tap email, & put in your information and Submit. And you will have successfully voted, Thanks very much again 👏🥳🙏 #Remember; Only 1 day Left See our pitch here https://bit.ly/gsa-pitch

🌟 Our Global Finalists from Uganda, TechBuzz Hub, have shared a message with us that we're excited to share with our global community. 🚀 🗳️ Believe in their impact? Cast your vote to help them win here: https: https://lnkd.in/dRmA7zxV 👥 Spread the word and encourage your network to support these changemakers! Explore more incredible finalists and participate in the Global Startup Awards Public Voting: https://lnkd.in/dTQce_KF

The Third #Startup #Funding #Vehicles Meeting discussion points/ANECDOTES for the Bi-Monthly #Meeting held on 17/09/2024 Meeting Agenda as observed in the numbe rof #MinuteNumbers; Minute 1 An opening prayer by Keneth Twesigye was made requesting for mighty wisdom for the successful deliberations in our quest to build a country-wide transformative funding vehicles project. Minute 2 Previous minutes were read by Ms. Christine Adong These were particularly to remind us about the major discussion points but also to assess current progress Minute 3 The action points, as per our previous meeting, were majorly about finalising the draft #data #collection tool for the baseline study and some immediate sustainability activities. These were member-centered contributions, organizing activities like #marathons and #crowdfundraising. Minute 4 Over 10 research assistants have been recruited to support the #baseline_survey_study and #research. Minute 5 It was discussed and agreed upon to wait on implementing some activities like marathons due to their cost implications and for #strategic reasons. Map the big players in the #ecosystem to pitch to and whose doors to knock for future appointments Internal #contributions were agreed upon but were subject to availing an estimated simple budget. However, any ideas on any #potential #external funding or contributions are very welcome. Minute 6. It was agreed to draft the estimated budget, and share to members for review but also for the start of contributions drive, proceed with activities of the research, proceed with the #crowd_funding best course, and approach. Minute 7 Closing remarks requested members to keep up the #collaboration. The major action points like estimated budget drafting shall be prioritized and shared soon. Also, called upon members' participation when called upon for #research #commissioning meeting and orientation. #Disclaimer: Image is AI generated for representation purposes. NB: Should be interested in joining this voluntary working group, you can join theorugh here; https://lnkd.in/d3rV63S2 Compiled by; Keneth Twesigye Founder & CEO, TechBuzz Hub Policy Lead Startup Uganda tkeneth@techbuzzhub.org +256702799754 https://bit.ly/lnk-ken

We are part of Uganda's ecosystem, so we work with Entrepreneur Support Organizations to deliver management accounting software to their members. 📝🧭⚓️ We would love to engage you further in a collaboration which all parties benefit from! We are all eyes and ears waiting to chat eagerly. Contact Us Today: Phone: +256 705 605 423 or +256 780 337 533 Email: ventureciti@gmail.com #ventureciti #uganda #gulu #kampala #mbale TechBuzz Hub Uganda Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Initiative (UEEI) Outbox Uganda Mkazipreneur Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator CURAD

We had an incredible time at the Global Startup Awards grand finale held at Esma Sultan Yalısı in Istanbul, where the world’s brightest ideas converge. It was inspiring to celebrate the power of global entrepreneurship in a city that bridges continents, cultures, and creative minds. A huge congratulations to this year’s winners: • Fumbi Network for the People’s Choice Award • Eratani for winning Startup of the Year • Hadeer Shalaby (Founder of Freeziana.com) for Founder of the Year • Mya Thandar Oo from Myanmar for winning Ecosystem Hero • Mari Luukkainen from Finland for Diversity Role Model of the Year • Momint for Best Web3.0 & AI Startup • Nexstem for Best Health Tech Startup • Cyclizm for Best Newcomer • BasiGo for Best Green Tech Startup of the Year • TechBuzz Hub for Best Co-Working Space • Tech İstanbul for Best Accelerator/Incubator Program • Soulmates Ventures for Venture Capitalist of the Year Witnessing history in the making at the world’s largest independent startup awards was truly inspiring. Congratulations to all the winners and participants who are shaping the future of innovation! #TechAwards #StartupCommunity #Networking #TechEvents #GSA #Entrepreneurs

#REMARKABLE! So lovely, our esteemed support community and all those who voted, You're #dear to us! This prestigious award has been a long-awaited one, I'm glad, our work is being recognized on global platforms& levels now, super proud of the #Winning #Team TechBuzz Hub✨ CONGRATULATIONS TechBuzz Hub - #Best #Coworking_Space🎖️ in #Africa_2023 - Addis Abbaba, Ethiopian and finally Best Coworking Space 2024-Globally🏆 - Istanbul, Turkey. I am puzzled though, Are we now international? 😅 A SPECIAL thank you our dear supportive community, The #Clients, #Staff and the #Board_of_Directors. Words cannot express how grateful we are to you for both having us at heart and most importantly, believing in us. You mean the World=Global🤩just like the #award itself✨ to us at TechBuzz Hub. To the Global Startup Awards and Global Startup Awards Africa community, you deserve the #HONOR and we are #HUMBLED for believing in us and seeing the vision as alive as we see it. When I put it in capital letters, just know, I lost the better way to put it. For more; watch winning pitch bit.ly/piche | live awards in #Istanbul #Turkey bit.ly/hawards Join our platforms; channel; bit.ly/TBHwhatsapp | Find us bit.ly/GooglePin | Reach us +256702799754 | bit.ly/TBH-linkedin | www.techbuzzhub.org Startup Uganda AfriLabs