$75,000 Jasiri Growth Accelerator Investment
- Organization: Jasiri
- Type: Other
- Location: Kenya, Rwanda
- Deadline: October 7, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
Jasiri, the East African entrepreneurship initiative of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, backs proven ventures in Kenya and Rwanda that serve people who have been priced or locked out of a product or service. Its Growth Accelerator puts USD 75,000 into each selected venture through a SAFE, plus 12 months of hands-on support aimed at getting the business ready for seed investors. It is for co-founded, registered companies with at least two years of revenue, not for early ideas. **What you get:** - USD 75,000 per venture, invested through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), split between direct funding and paid-for expert support - Direct funding for working capital and growth assets, disbursed once the programme agreement, SAFE and growth milestones are signed off - Indirect funding that pays outside specialists, such as legal or technical experts, on your behalf - A dedicated venture builder, a financial analyst doing monthly reviews, and on-demand expert advisers - Investor readiness work: a three-year financial model, valuation, data room, pitch deck coaching and introductions to mandate-fit investors - Networking, partner introductions, and office space if required **What you'll do:** - Co-create a Development Plan with your venture builder that sets the growth milestones your funding is tied to - Work through 12 months of acceleration, delivered mainly virtually wherever your venture is based in Kenya or Rwanda - Submit monthly progress reports and review performance quarterly with the Jasiri team - Finish with an investor roundtable alongside a curated group of investors **Key dates:** - Applications opened September 15, 2026 - Applications close October 8, 2026 - Shortlisting runs on a rolling basis, so earlier applications are reviewed sooner - The accelerator runs for 12 months after selection **More information:** - Full selection process, funding terms and FAQ on Jasiri's Growth Accelerator page - WhatsApp support: +250 789 175 239 (Rwanda) and +254 799 021 344 (Kenya)
