Endeavor Kenya has unveiled the inaugural cohort of entrepreneurs for its Endeavor ScaleUp Program, which aims to support high-growth start-up ventures with the network and resources to gain clarity on their journey to scale.
The ten selected entrepreneurs will over the next six to twelve months have access to the Endeavor ScaleUp methodology, which leverages expert mentors, immersive business development training, fundraising support, and a strong peer network of high-impact entrepreneurs who have built and run successful businesses.
The entrepreneurs selected for the Endeavor Kenya Scale Up program are:
- Ms. June Odongo, Founder, Senga
- Ms. Hilda Moraa, Founder, Pezesha
- Ms. Rebecca Harrison, Founder, African Management Institute
- Ms. Sonia Kabra, Co-Founder, BuuPass
- Mr. Wyclife Omondi, Co-Founder, BuuPass
- Mr. George Jabesh, Co-Founder, Nakama Tech
- Mr. Wilfred Chege, Co-Founder, ZenDawa
- Mr. Japheth Dibo, Founder, Dial Afrika
- Mr. Javin Hutchinson, Founder, Satao
- Mr. Anteneh Tesfaye, Founder, Shega
Endeavor Kenya Managing Director, Ms. Maryanne Ochola, said ScaleUp’s vision is for the selected start-ups to accelerate their business growth to become the next Endeavor Entrepreneurs.
“The Endeavor ScaleUp program is crucial for companies in the growth stage. The program will offer the selected entrepreneurs invaluable benefits by providing access to targeted training and development opportunities, focusing on leadership skills, business strategies, and innovative technology. They will have a chance to interact with experienced entrepreneurs who will help accelerate their entrepreneurial journey even as they advance to the next stage of their business growth,” said Ms Ochola.
Endeavor’s ScaleUp Program is a six to twelve-month non-dilutive program that provides a fast-track route to becoming a potential Endeavor Entrepreneur. The program consists of one-to-one mentoring sessions with entrepreneurs and mentors within the Endeavor Kenya network.
The inaugural cohort brings together ten founders of tech-enabled businesses with a viable product or service that creates employment and demonstrates over 50% year-on-year growth.