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BongoHive

Accelerator

Lusaka · Pre-Seed–Seed · 28 people tracked

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Investment thesis

BongoHive aims to unlock Africa's economic potential through innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology, co-creating solutions to drive sustainable growth across the continent. It operates as an integrated innovation ecosystem offering tech and innovation consulting, coworking space, data and AI services, and structured entrepreneurship support. Its programmes provide founders with mentorship, business advisory, corporate pilot partnerships, and direct investor access. For example, its AI for Business Accelerator is a 12-week intensive programme for African startups building AI-powered solutions, offering technical mentorship, pilot partnerships, and up to $50,000 in follow-on funding.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Lusaka, ZM
Instruments
Equity · Grants
Founded
2011

Team · 28 people

from the firm's website
Bart Cornille· Co-Founder
Lukonga Lindunda· Co-Founder & Executive Director
Silumesii Maboshe· Co-Founder
Simunza Muyangana· Co-Founder & Director - Entrepreneurship
Alfeyo Katebe· Lead Digital Operations Developer
Aubrey Zulu· Technical Lead Developer
Brian Mukuka· Senior Software Developer
Chawanzi Ng'uni· Software Developer
Cuthbert Malindi· Non-Executive Director
Cynthia Kunda· Innovation Associate
Dorus Silwizya· Senior Innovation Associate
Kasiku Kayuma· Innovation Associate - Research & Social Innovation
Lute Chongo· UX/UI Designer
Mapalo Lukashi· Data and Artificial Intelligence Lead
Mariah Tembo· Ecosystem & Programmes Associate
Maumo Mubila· Manager - Entrepreneurship
Misozi Chisenga· Senior Associate Programmes and Strategic Initiatives Lead
Muchafara Shumba· Multimedia Designer
Mulemwa Kusemwa· Associate Operations and Programme Specialist
Mulubwa Chungu· Lead Backend Software Developer
Muyanje Likumba· Data & Artificial Intelligence Associate
Natasha Luputa· Digital Marketing and Communications Associate
Pukuta Mwanza· Senior Software Dev
Roy Muttendango· Growth and Partnerships Associate
Sarah Mwendwa· Software Developer
Seiko Mwenya· Finance and Administration Lead
Sid Mofya· Non-Executive Director
Tilyenji Mwanza· Marketing and Communication Lead

Frequently asked questions

What stage does BongoHive invest at?
BongoHive invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does BongoHive focus on?
BongoHive focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
Where is BongoHive located?
BongoHive is headquartered in Lusaka, ZM.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

A Chat With BongoHive Co-Founder, Lukonga Lindunda - YouTube

BitKE · Lukonga Lindunda

Lukonga Lindunda on examples of the type of start-ups BongoHive supports and its future plans - YouTube

SmartMonkeyTV · Lukonga Lindunda

Lukonga Lindunda, Co-founder and Director, Bongohive, Opening Speech | ICANN 47 | Durban - YouTube

ICANN · Lukonga Lindunda

Scaling Tech: How AI is Transforming Agriculture in Zambia

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