NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 26 – Endeavor Kenya, a firm that helps entrepreneurs scale up their businesses, has unveiled the inaugural cohort of its Endeavor ScaleUp program, which aims to support high-growth startup ventures with the network and resources to grow.
The entrepreneurs selected for the program are June Odongo (founder, Senga), Hilda Moraa (founder, Pezesha), Rebecca Harrison (founder, African Management Institute), and Sonia Kabra (co-founder, BuuPass).
Others are Wyclife Omondi (co-founder, BuuPass), George Jabesh (co-founder, Nakama Tech), Wilfred Chege (co-founder, ZenDawa), Japheth Dibo (founder, Dial Afrika), Javin Hutchinson (founder, Satao), and Anteneh Tesfaye (founder, Shega).
In the next six to twelve months, the ten selected entrepreneurs will have access to the Endeavor scaleup methodology, which will leverage expert mentors and immersive business development training.
Others are fundraising support and a strong peer network of high-impact entrepreneurs who have built and run successful businesses.
Endeavor Kenya Managing Director Maryanne Ochola said ScaleUp’s vision is for the selected entrepreneurs 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,” said Ochola.
“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,” she added.
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 percent year-on-year growth.
The Endeavor Kenya ScaleUp enterprises comprise Nakama-Tech, which was founded by George Jabesh. It offers innovative business solutions to enhance customer satisfaction, retention, and sales.
Another is ZenDawa, which is revolutionizing the pharmacy industry with its comprehensive B2B SaaS platform, empowering neighborhood pharmacies with Tele-pharmacy services, pharmacy management tools, and embedded finance solutions, enabling online sales and efficient operations.
Others are the African Management Initiative (AMI), which empowers African businesses with practical tools and training, driving tangible growth; Senga, which is transforming logistics and supply chains for Africa’s formal retail sector, among others.
