Funema

At Funema, we believe we have been given the grace to support, partner and co-build innovative last-mile solutions with visionary entrepreneurs who are passionate about solving the developmental challenges of underserved communities in emerging markets. In time past, we’ve supported 10 companies in Nigeria, South Africa, Singapore and India using our venture building for sweat equity. Here's a snippet of our journey so far (https://bit.ly/3Of9qES) We're however calling on individuals, growth visionaries who share same vision as us to support us as we further achieve this vision. If you want to be a co-owner of this vision, kindly reach out to us using the calendar link in the comment session. #impactinvesting #investing #fundraising #venturecapital

🔔🔔🔔 Announcement!!!!!! 🔔🔔🔔 The final round of Public Voting for the Global Startup Awards Africa competition is now open! This round will determine the top 14 African Winners, who will be announced at the GSA Africa Summit in October and have the chance to compete on the global stage. If you believe that WE deserve to be identified as a #GSAAfricaWinner, vote for us: https://lnkd.in/gMqKrcKu The world believes that Cash is King but we believe that Humans are King makers. In Venture Capital, cash can always run out but the human spirit brings compounded returns with every idea and resilience invested into a venture to keep growing it from 0 to 10. At FUNEMA, we believe our human capital approach can truly help entrepreneurs build resilient ventures that would enable the entrepreneurial ecosystem to thrive. We did this for 20 companies, now imagine what #1MillionVentureBuilders across the continent, you can make this come true by voting for us here --> https://lnkd.in/gMqKrcKu #GSAwards #GSAAfrica #innovator #GIIGFund

🌟 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮! 🌟 Fridays are for our fellows to close off their tasks and come together for some collaborative fun and feedback! At Funema, we dedicate this time to critically evaluate our portfolio companies and brainstorm strategies tailored to their needs, goals, and challenges. 🚀💼 Our team dives deep into innovative solutions, ensuring each venture is on the right path to success. It's all about synergy, creativity, a shared vision for growth, and above all, a love for Africa's growth and prosperity! 🌱💡 How do you wrap up your week? Share your collaborative moments and strategies with us in the comments! 👇 #FunFriday #VentureBuilding #TeamFunema #Innovation #StrategySession #StartupLife #KaziFellows #VentureBuildingYouth

🌟 Spotlight on Our Kazi Alumni! 🌟 We love seeing our fellows thrive and grow! Here's a testimonial from one of our exceptional Kazi fellows Patrick Kehinde Jr. With our Kazi Fellowship, we believe in providing our fellows with opportunities that challenge and inspire. From in-depth research projects to hands-on industry experiences, we equip our fellows with the skills and mindset needed to excel in their careers. Proud of Patrick Kehinde Jr. for his dedication, hard work, and the impressive journey he’s had so far! 👏👏 #KaziFellowship #CareerGrowth #InternshipExperience #DataResearch #DigitalLiteracy #FacebookInternship #CareerDevelopment #FutureLeaders

🌍 “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘸.” – Matthew 9:37 In 2020, we embarked on a mission to cultivate Africa's next generation of business leaders with the launch of the Funema Venture Building Institute. Our goal was to equip young people with the skills to identify, nurture, and scale promising startups. As we journeyed through this exciting venture, we realized that we needed a name that more accurately reflected our commitment to Africa's boundless potential and the tireless spirit of its people. 𝘒𝘢𝘻𝘪, a Swahili word for “worker,” embodies labor and effort. It was born from the realization that Africa is brimming with business opportunities and youthful potential. Wherever you are on this vibrant continent—Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Malawi, Angola, Zimbabwe, and beyond—look around. How many small businesses are striving to grow, and how many young people are eager for impactful work? The answer is clear: 𝙋𝙇𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙔! Small businesses are hustling to make a dollar stretch, and young talent is working tirelessly to make ends meet. They share a common challenge: a lack of venture management, finance, and technological training needed to manage their potential and ventures effectively. That’s why we’ve launched the Kazi Fellowship Program—to cultivate the skills needed to harness Africa’s abundant opportunities. The Kazi Fellowship is a transformative program designed to empower young talents at the beginning of their careers. This program is tailored for aspiring professionals keen to excel in Development Entrepreneurship, Development Finance, and Inclusive Technology. 🌟 Why Kazi? 𝟭. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗼-𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Learn the proven Funema way of building sustainable and scalable ventures refined over 7 years of building scalable companies. 𝟮. 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Learn to take it a step further by exploring redemptive principles for restoring the beauty and glory of this planet and our world. 𝟯. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Work on real projects and build practical skills. You will start with a big trust credit. 𝟰. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Every fellow in Funema can testify to our human-centric focus and high regard for family. Family first before profits. You'd be joining a family of those who have gone ahead of you just as you would later on pave the way for those who would come after you The Kazi Fellowship is poised to transform careers and shape Africa's future, and will guide you on your venture-building career path with confidence! Apply now to join our community for our 2025 cohort → https://lnkd.in/dcP5H-Jb In the meantime, let's have a chat—how can we best nurture the talent needed for this change? Let's hear it in the comments! #KaziFellowship #AfricanTalent #DevelopmentEntrepreneurship #DevelopmentFinance #InclusiveTechnology #CareerGrowth #Innovation

🌍 “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘸.” – Matthew 9:37 In 2020, we embarked on a mission to cultivate Africa's next generation of business leaders with the launch of the Funema Venture Building Institute. Our goal was to equip young people with the skills to identify, nurture, and scale promising startups. As we journeyed through this exciting venture, we realized that we needed a name that more accurately reflected our commitment to Africa's boundless potential and the tireless spirit of its people. 𝘒𝘢𝘻𝘪, a Swahili word for “worker,” embodies labor and effort. It was born from the realization that Africa is brimming with business opportunities and youthful potential. Wherever you are on this vibrant continent—Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Malawi, Angola, Zimbabwe, and beyond—look around. How many small businesses are striving to grow, and how many young people are eager for impactful work? The answer is clear: 𝙋𝙇𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙔! Small businesses are hustling to make a dollar stretch, and young talent is working tirelessly to make ends meet. They share a common challenge: a lack of venture management, finance, and technological training needed to manage their potential and ventures effectively. That’s why we’ve launched the Kazi Fellowship Program—to cultivate the skills needed to harness Africa’s abundant opportunities. The Kazi Fellowship is a transformative program designed to empower young talents at the beginning of their careers. This program is tailored for aspiring professionals keen to excel in Development Entrepreneurship, Development Finance, and Inclusive Technology. 🌟 Why Kazi? 𝟭. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗼-𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Learn the proven Funema way of building sustainable and scalable ventures refined over 7 years of building scalable companies. 𝟮. 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Learn to take it a step further by exploring redemptive principles for restoring the beauty and glory of this planet and our world. 𝟯. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Work on real projects and build practical skills. You will start with a big trust credit. 𝟰. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Every fellow in Funema can testify to our human-centric focus and high regard for family. Family first before profits. You'd be joining a family of those who have gone ahead of you just as you would later on pave the way for those who would come after you The Kazi Fellowship is poised to transform careers and shape Africa's future, and will guide you on your venture-building career path with confidence! Apply now to join our community for our 2025 cohort → https://lnkd.in/dcP5H-Jb In the meantime, let's have a chat—how can we best nurture the talent needed for this change? Let's hear it in the comments! #KaziFellowship #AfricanTalent #DevelopmentEntrepreneurship #DevelopmentFinance #InclusiveTechnology #CareerGrowth #Innovation

🔔🔔🔔 FUNEMA Wins Investor of the Year for West Africa 🔔🔔🔔!!! We are proud to announce that Funema is a winner of the Western Africa Startup Awards for Investor of the Year for West Africa! This recognition reflects our commitment to empowering visionary founders and driving innovation across the region. Thank you to our amazing team, partners, and the entrepreneurs who trust us to support their visions. Together, we are building a brighter future for Africa as we keep pioneering last-mile investment innovation in Africa. Stay tuned for the Public Voting link and help us reach the top 14! Global Startup Awards Africa | Global Startup Awards | Global Innovation Initiative Group #FUNEMA #GlobalStartupAwards #Innovation #WestAfrica #Startups #Entrepreneurship #GIIG #GIIGAFRICA #GIIGFUND #GIIGFOUNDATION

The path to market domination is a winding road, but with the right strategies, it’s achievable. At Funema, we use First Principles to find breakthrough solutions. 1️⃣ How do you rethink problems from the ground up to build sustainable solutions? 2️⃣ How do you address key growth, distribution, market, and operational issues threatening your achieving predictable success? 3️⃣ Do you anticipate the ripple effects of your decisions on a broader scale that could limit or amplify your scalability? Take a peek at our strategic framework below and tell us what you think! 💡🚀 #Innovation #BusinessStrategy #StartupAdvice #TransformYourBusiness #SustainableGrowth #Entrepreneurship #GrowthMindset #FirstPrinciples #StrategicThinking

Ever felt like you're navigating a maze blindfolded on your path to business success? 🌟 You are not alone. In fact, every business goes through the same motions. At Funema, we understand the challenges and have harnessed the transformative power of First Principles, tackled First Principle Disorders, and anticipated Second-Order Effects to revolutionize innovation and growth for our portfolio companies. 🚀 A good place to start is understanding these 3 pivotal concepts, it will help you build a solid foundation for innovation and growth for your business: 1- First Principles: Rethink problems from the ground up to discover breakthrough solutions by stripping away assumptions and finding the core truth. Ask yourself, "Why does your business exist?" 2- First Principle Disorders: Identifying and addressing entropic issues around the customer, the market, and your operational framework that could pose as existential threats and scaling challenges. 3- Second-Order Effects: Anticipate and manage the broader impacts of your decisions. Understand that every action has a ripple effect, and navigating these can lead to sustainable growth. Typically, we'd ask "Are you prepared to take your strategic approach to new heights?" But we already know that you are. So instead, we encourage you to explore and experiment with this approach to witness the transformative impact on your business. Moagi Onkabetse Thabiso Motswagole Kabo Kabomo Mariam Tijani

🔔🔔🔔🔔 Announcement!!! 🔔🔔🔔🔔 We’re happy to announce that our portfolio company Aurora Media Group (Techstars Founder Catalyst '23) has been accepted into the prestigious Immerse Early Stage Accelerator, organized in partnership with Foundervine and Lloyds Bank The Immerse Early Stage Accelerator is an intensive 8-week program designed to support early-stage founders by providing access to top mentors, a network of investors, expert coaching, and masterclasses on crucial business topics. Aurora Media Group (Techstars Founder Catalyst '23) is transforming the digital media industry by empowering local and emerging content creators to flourish through their work. We are inspired by their dedication to fostering economic independence for overlooked content creators in emerging and frontier markets. We are confident that the comprehensive early-stage program, Foundervine: Black Venture Growth, will play a pivotal role in furthering this admirable cause. Well done Moagi Onkabetse, Thabiso Motswagole and Kabo Kabomo !!!!! #AuroraTV #Funema #AuroraMediaGroup #Technology #Startup #MediaTech #Lastmile #Foundervine #LloydsBank #Africa #EmergingMarkets #CreatorEconomy