Are you a founder of a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) looking for funding to grow your business? Is your enterprise faith-driven and creating social impact? If so Kua Ventures would like to hear from you!
As part of our mission, we support enterprises to grow, create stable jobs, and reduce the endemic problem of poverty in our communities here in Kenya. We achieve this by providing a combination of Capital, Coaching, and Community aimed at unleashing the growth potential of SMEs in the region.
Capital, Coaching and Community
Our capital comprises a range of debt instruments, including secured loans, revenue-based loans, and occasionally convertible notes. The financing ranges between Ksh. 5 million and Ksh. 15 million, which is focused on helping SMEs to grow and expand their existing operations and customer base. These are not start-ups but proven businesses with traction that are looking to get to the next level.
In addition to capital, Kua Ventures also offers professional coaching and mentorship through a network of local and international mentors with entrepreneurial experience, who share the same Christian-driven values with the entrepreneurs. The coaching is focused on developing entrepreneurs’ leadership skills to be an authentic Faith Driven Entrepreneur, helping them get the right people on the bus, creating practical and sustainable long-term goals, and helping them navigate obstacles, all while aiming for world-class customer satisfaction
Photo: Founders of local SMEs within the Kua Ventures portfolio during a recent portfolio workshop
Businesses joining the Kua Ventures portfolio also become part of our exciting community of like-minded faith-driven entrepreneurs, and connect through fellowships and workshops, fostering a supportive network where knowledge, resources, and experiences are shared.
4+ Years of Strategic Partnerships with Kenyan SMEs
Since 2020, Kua Ventures has grown to become a leading faith-driven impact investor in the East African region with a particular focus on Kenya. In August 2023, Kua Ventures announced surpassing the USD 1 million in investments committed to 20 local SMEs and contributing to the creation of more than 200 jobs for Kenyans. Today, Kua Ventures’ capital investments in Kenyan SMEs exceed USD 1.5 million (approximately Ksh. 237 million) with a portfolio size of 22 promising companies that have positively impacted the lives of more than 5,000 people.
Our 22 portfolio companies are drawn from various industries and sectors of the vibrant Kenyan economy. They include Agribusiness, Social Commerce, ICT, Media, Waste Management, Health, Construction, Publishing, as well as Manufacturing.
Photo: Local SMEs supported by Kua Ventures
Who are we are looking for?
The guidelines below help us identify businesses that are aligned with our mission and fit our philosophy:
- The Founder(s) is an East African National.
- The Founder(s) is a committed Christian and runs the business upholding biblical principles
- The Founder(s) is driven by creating social impact through his/her business model.
- The Business has a minimum three-year track record with two years of Audited Financial Results.
- The Business has an annual revenue of at least KES 5m.
- The Business is looking for an investment of between KES 5m and KES 15m over a period of 3 to 6 years.
- The Founder(s) is committed to being part of a growing community of Kua Ventures Small & Growing Businesses in the region.
Apply Today to Unlock Your Growth Potential
If your faith-driven enterprise is oriented towards growth and social impact, submit your application here: www.kuaventures.org/funding
Contact us on info[at]kuaventures.org in case of any further enquiries.