BongoHive
AcceleratorLusaka · Pre-Seed–Seed · 28 people tracked
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.
Team · 28 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently 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 teamA 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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