Nairobi Business Angel Network
Angel networkPre-Seed–Seed · 9 people tracked
Also known as Viktoria Business Angels Network (VBAN)
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2,518 people in our graph share verified history with the Nairobi Business Angel Network team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Investment thesis
NaiBAN brings together more than 100 business angels who actively support early-stage founders. Beyond providing capital, the network offers advice and connections, aiming to add value at the pre-seed and seed rounds. The group emphasizes that founders should choose investors who can contribute more than just funding.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from curated
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Nairobi Business Angel Network went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 31 of 38 portfolio companiesSaaS ×11Consumer ×8Fintech ×8Impact & Social Good ×7Circular Economy ×5Enterprise Software ×5FoodTech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4
HQs:Kenya×15Rwanda×2France×1United States×1South Africa×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 18 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×122 founders×33 founders×24+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with education data
Strathmore University ×3Harvard University ×2Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) ×2University of Cape Town ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×4Computer Science ×4Engineering ×4Economics ×3Finance & Accounting ×3
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 38 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBeemi provides interactive mobile livestreaming tools that let viewers play along rather than passively watch, adding games and interactivity to live streams for creators.
Creator EconomyGamingSocial
Dawit Abraham(Founder)in
Co-investorsAntlerRenew CapitalVibe Capital
Churpy provides automated accounts receivable reconciliation that matches outstanding invoices against incoming bank payments by connecting to a company's bank and ERP systems.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNairobi
John Kiptum Juma(Founder)inKennedy Opala(Director)
BoardBarbara Iyayi(Director)in
Co-investorsUnicorn Growth Ventures
Craydel is an AI-powered study-abroad platform that matches African students to universities and courses using a machine-learning engine trained on real admission outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplaces
Manish(Co-founder)John(Co-founder)Shayne(Co-founder)
Co-investorsAngaza CapitalBisk VenturesChui VenturesEnza CapitalLoftyInc CapitalChandaria Capital+4 more
Dot Glasses provides mobile optical shops—portable kits with assembly and testing equipment—enabling rapid eye care delivery and custom glasses manufacturing in underserved communities.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSocial
Bradley Heslop(Founder)in
Co-investorsTilia Impact Partners
A marketplace for filmmakers to find reliable services for film and TV productions.
Co-investorsSony Ventures CorporationFuture AfricaIFCInternational Finance Corporation
Fingo is a digital bank offering mobile banking services to young Africans, enabling account opening in under 5 minutes with free peer-to-peer transactions, savings, and financial education.
FintechNairobi, KE
Kiiru Muhoya(Co-Founder & CEO)inIan Njuguna(Co-Founder & CTO)inGitari Tirima(Co-founder & Co-CPO)inJames da Costa(Co-founder & COO)inJudith BogonkoinPol Masin
Co-investorsY CombinatorFjor FoundersMyAsiaVCOUTBOUND CAPITALSprint VcVelocity Digital+1 more
Rescue.co operates an emergency response platform connecting people in urgent need with medical, security, and roadside assistance across East Africa.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodInsurTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNairobi, KE
Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeEnza CapitalBase10 PartnersInovia CapitalWhite Star Capital
Flowcart provides AI agents and an in-chat checkout that let e-commerce shoppers browse, add to cart, and pay entirely within WhatsApp, plus tools for cart recovery, winback, upsells, loyalty, and broadcasts.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaS
Ananth Gudipati(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccionEQ2 Ventures
Infiuss Health operates a decentralized clinical research platform that connects pharmaceutical sponsors with patient participants, physicians, and hospitals to conduct remote or hybrid clinical trials.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMarketplacesMedical DevicesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Melissa Bime(Founder)in
Co-investorsEmmeline VenturesEvolution VenturesFounders Factory AfricaRising Tide Africa (RTA)UM6P VenturesY Combinator
Kenyan Originals is a craft beverage maker that produces ciders, gins, tonics, and iced teas using Kenyan fruit and botanicals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Legendary Foods Africa is a food company whose team includes a founder who co-founded Aspire Food Group.
AgTechCircular EconomyConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodKumasi, ZA
Augustus(Managing Director)
Co-investorsDakar Network Angels (DNA)Siddhi Capital
BuuPass is an online booking platform that lets travelers search, book, and pay for bus tickets from multiple bus operators in one place.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsAdaverseAjim CapitalFounders Factory AfricaFresco CapitalHoaQ
Loop Pet Food makes plant-based and insect-protein (Black Soldier Fly) dog food, treats, and dietary supplements formulated to UK and EU (FEDIAF) standards.
Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTechNairobi, KE
Wellness & FitnessSaint-Mandé, FR
Marie Dédès(Founder)in
Co-investorsMo AngelsTechstarsVestedWorldIkemori Venture Support
Mosmos operates an online store selling consumer and business goods across categories including electronics (TVs, audio, cameras, phones, tablets), business tools and equipment, hardware and construction supplies, home improvement, furniture, sporting goods, and energy products.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Chengo Masha(Founder)in
Nasaru Naturals develops spirulina farming technology and production systems in Africa to produce affordable protein.
AgTechCircular EconomyClimate TechConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodShompole, KE
Janno(Founder)
Ndovu is a digital investment platform that gives individuals access to local and global financial markets along with tailored financial advice and diversified investment solutions.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investors4DX VenturesCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)Enza CapitalFuture AfricaOui CapitalSprint Vc
Novek designs and develops IoT hardware and software aimed at removing single-use plastic from fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chains.
Circular EconomyHardwareIoT
Co-investorsFuture AfricaMicrotractionSatganaTimon CapitalMusha Ventures
OKOA Rescue provides fleet maintenance and roadside rescue services to commercial logistics operators in Africa, operating through a network of vetted service providers to minimize vehicle downtime and operational disruptions.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSKenya, KE
Co-investorsKazana Fund
Parent Sense is a mobile app that tracks a baby's sleep, feeding, health, and developmental milestones, and generates a personalized daily routine with age-appropriate guidance for the child's first years.
ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & Fitness
Payd offers a cross-border payments platform for freelancers, agencies, and businesses paying global contractors, providing fast money transfers, multi-currency accounts, and invoicing tools with reduced fees.
Creator EconomyFintechSaaS
Benaiah Wepundi(Founder & Chief Maverick)inDiana Mongina(Director of Happiness (COO))inJapheth Achimba(Director of Chaos (Growth & CX))inVincent Omondi(Lead Architect (CTO))in
Co-investorsA2D Ventures1982 VenturesAngelSparkAntlerOrbit StartupsThe Hive Southeast Asia
Pindo is a communications platform that provides SMS services for marketing, customer support, notifications, and two-factor authentication across African markets.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketing TechSaaSRidgefield, RW
Remy Muhire(CEO)inEugene Rwagasore(CTO)Matthew Senecal(Executive Officer)Anna Perrelli(Director)Anthony Perrelli(Director)
Co-investorsAngaza CapitalMozilla Ventures
Reinvents credit access for small businesses in emerging markets.
Co-investorsSaviu VenturesDigital AfricaProparco
Software platform helping satellite operators monetize excess compute in orbit and reduce latency.
Rama Afullo(Founder)in
Co-investorsXSLA Ventures
Scale Management operates an e-procurement platform that connects buyers with vetted suppliers, helping organizations across Africa digitize and automate their procurement workflows.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNairobi, KE
Marvin Tumbo(Co-Founder / CEO)inBrian Mung'ei(Co-Founder / COO)inComark Maloba(Co-Founder / CTO)
Co-investorsTechstarsRenew CapitalCastrum CapitalCrosslink CapitalHAVEN VENTURESKickstart+7 more
Flowcart (Sukhiba) offers an AI-powered WhatsApp commerce platform that lets shoppers browse, receive personalized product recommendations, add to cart, and pay entirely within WhatsApp, with agents for cart recovery, upsell, winback, reviews, loyalty, and broadcasts.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaS
Co-investorsCRE Venture CapitalQuona CapitalAntlerChandaria CapitalEQ2 VenturesGoodwater Capital+1 more
Uncover is a skincare brand that combines K-Beauty formulations with African botanicals to create dermatologist-tested products for melanated skin.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessNairobi, KE
Jade Oyateru(Founder)in
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaigniteXL VentureABSeed VenturesChui VenturesCloud9 CapitalEQ2 Ventures
Zeraki builds digital tools for Kenya's education sector, offering school administration, data analytics, remote learning, and school supply procurement for schools, teachers, and government.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSNairobi, KE
Isaac Nyangolo(Co-founder & CEO)inErick Oude(Founder)in
Co-investorsSave the Children Global Ventures
Zydii provided Africa-centric digital training courses aimed at building workforce skills for African businesses.
EdTechFuture of Work
Co-investorsDOB Equity
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AiCareAMP Global TechnologiesBuuPassFingoKaFresh
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGrounded · hoodline.com · Sep 10, 2026
Kuzana · communitize.net · Aug 19, 2026
Flare · coindesk.com · Jul 30, 2026
Scale · pulse2.com · Jul 19, 2026
Uncover · arabfounders.net · Jun 8, 2026
Ndovu · disruptafrica.com · Mar 24, 2026
Mamy Eyewear · dabafinance.com · Jan 14, 2026
Satlyt · spacenews.com · Aug 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nairobi Business Angel Network made?
- Nairobi Business Angel Network has 38 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Nairobi Business Angel Network invest at?
- Nairobi Business Angel Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Nairobi Business Angel Network focus on?
- Nairobi Business Angel Network focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Who does Nairobi Business Angel Network co-invest with?
- Nairobi Business Angel Network most often shares deals with Enza Capital, Future Africa, Sprint Vc, among 49 tracked co-investors.
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