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 ×4Cloud Computing ×3Enterprise Software ×3Impact & Social Good ×3AgTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2
HQs:Uganda×5Kenya×2United Kingdom×1
Portfolio companies · 24 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Africa's Talking offers communication and payments APIs — including Voice, SMS, and airtime — that let developers build mobile engagement and customer communication applications without integrating directly with mobile operators.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsFintechNairobi, KE
Co-investorsAHL Venture PartnersBetter Ventures Central LlcEndeavor Catalyst
Agro Supply provides debt-free financing for agricultural inputs through a save-to-buy layaway model accessible via USSD, connecting smallholder farmers with agri-inputs and financial services.
AgTechClimate TechFintechFoodTech
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
Flying Gravity Technologies provides IT infrastructure, cloud migration, and business software solutions to organizations in East Africa, partnering with technology vendors like Microsoft and Acronis.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Global Health Uganda is a not-for-profit research organization that provides infrastructure, management systems, and capacity-building support for scientists conducting research on child health, neurodevelopment, and interventions.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodUganda, UG
Ibabaza Media is an IT services and software development company serving businesses in East Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSUganda, UG
Kisoboka Africa provides entrepreneurial training and business skills development to beneficiaries in Africa, focusing on practical instruction in market research, business planning, bookkeeping, and customer acquisition to support new entrepreneurs in starting and growing small businesses.
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
Emma Newman(Founder)Justin Newman(Founder)
Trial Enduro Direct sells technical racing apparel and protective gear designed for competitive enduro riders, featuring lightweight jerseys, reinforced pants, gloves, and accessories with aerodynamic and performance-focused construction.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechSports Tech
Co-investorsExpon Capital
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Hive Colab made?
- Hive Colab has 24 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does Hive Colab co-invest with?
- Hive Colab most often shares deals with AHL Venture Partners, Better Ventures Central Llc, Endeavor Catalyst, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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