Hive Colab
AcceleratorMbarara · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Hive Colab operates as a tech incubator and co-working space aimed at nurturing early-stage startups driving Uganda's emerging digital economies. Through its research and innovation arm it studies ICT for development, and it runs targeted programs such as a women founders program supporting women-led businesses and the Youth Startup Academy Uganda, financed by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME). Its stated focus areas include technologies revolutionizing education across Africa.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 13 of 24 portfolio companiesFintech ×6SaaS ×4Impact & Social Good ×3AgTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Cloud Computing ×2Cybersecurity ×2Enterprise Software ×2
HQs:Uganda×4Kenya×1
Portfolio companies · 24 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeAfrica's Talking provides communication and payments APIs (voice, SMS, airtime) for developers and businesses to build mobile engagement solutions across Africa.
Developer ToolsFintechSaaS
Agro Supply offers a save-to-buy layaway model, accessed via a USSD shortcode, that lets farmers set aside money to purchase climate-resilient agricultural inputs without taking on debt.
AgTechClimate TechFintech
AkelloBanker provides data-driven bundled services that help farmers access products and services on credit, using digital tools to capture farmer data at the farm, input, off-taker/buyer, and cooperative levels.
AgTechFintechImpact & Social Good
ChapChap offers a mobile app for small shop owners to track cash and credit sales, manage customer debts, monitor inventory, and calculate change, along with a mobile money service supporting MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money, bank deposits, and bill payments.
FintechRetail TechSaaS
Flying Gravity is an IT services and digital transformation provider that resells Microsoft 365 subscriptions and offers data backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity solutions.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Global Health Uganda (GHU) is a non-profit organization that conducts and facilitates research in child health, neurodevelopment, and interventions, running studies on conditions such as malaria and pediatric sickle cell anemia.
HealthtechImpact & Social Good
Ibabaza Media Ltd is an IT services company offering custom software and AI development, website design, mobile apps, BPO services, on-demand IT support, and IT consultancy for enterprises, SMEs, and government institutions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Kisoboka Africa is a nonprofit working on financial inclusion and skills training for youth, women, and children in rural Lwengo, Uganda.
EdTechFintechImpact & Social GoodLwengo, UG
Mdundo is a music streaming platform focused on African music, offering songs, DJ mixes, playlists, and top charts across genres like Afrobeats, Gospel, Amapiano, and Bongo Flava.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
SukumaOnline is a 360° digital marketing agency offering services including digital marketing, web and app design and development, branding, marketing consulting, and business strategy development.
AdTechMarketing Tech
An online retailer selling trials and enduro motorcycle gear and parts, including helmets, boots, gloves, clothing, tyres, oils, and accessories from brands such as S3, GasGas, Michelin, and Renthal.
E-commerceRetail TechSports Tech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Hive Colab invest at?
- Hive Colab invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Hive Colab focus on?
- Hive Colab focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Hive Colab located?
- Hive Colab is headquartered in Mbarara, UG.
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