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Aya Holding

Techstars '23

Parkville, US · Founded 2020 · 74 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

AyaHQ trains talented Africans in technology and helps early-stage startups develop and launch competitive products through training programs, hackathons, incubation, and physical builder hubs. The organization connects African talent with global ecosystems to create economic opportunity across the continent.

Founders & leadership

Aya Holding was founded in 2020 by Eric Annan, Pishikeni Tukura, and Dennis Ukonu.

EAEric Annan
Eric AnnaninCEO / FounderEric Annan leads AyaHQ, an organization that trains early-stage founders across Africa through residencies, hackathons, and builder hubs in partnership with institutions including Coinbase and the WFP. He has mentored over 1,000 young Africans across multiple countries, founded the Blockchain Builders Association of Ghana, and previously held leadership roles in telecommunications at Huawei and grassroots community building efforts.
PTPishikeni Tukura
Pishikeni TukurainCOO / Co-Founder
DUDennis Ukonu
Dennis UkonuinCTO / Co-FounderCo-founder and CTO of Aya Holding, which operates technology training programs and incubation hubs across Africa.

Investors · 1

Frequently asked questions

What does Aya Holding do?
AyaHQ trains talented Africans in technology and helps early-stage startups develop and launch competitive products through training programs, hackathons, incubation, and physical builder hubs. The organization connects African talent with global ecosystems to create economic opportunity across the continent.
Who founded Aya Holding?
Aya Holding was founded by Eric Annan, Pishikeni Tukura, Dennis Ukonu in 2020.
Who are Aya Holding's investors?
Aya Holding's investors include Techstars.
Where is Aya Holding headquartered?
Aya Holding is headquartered in Parkville, US.