EUR 100,000 Non-Dilutive Funding Opens for Post-Revenue Startups in Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania
Over its regional footprint, develoPPP Ventures now supports more than 100 high-impact ventures, with East Africa producing a growing number of success stories.
develoPPP Ventures has launched applications for its 10th funding cohort, inviting post-revenue startups across Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania to compete for EUR 100,000 in non-dilutive, catalytic matching funds.
Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by DEG Impulse, a subsidiary of the German development finance institution DEG, the program targets startups that have successfully validated their business model and are prepared to scale while generating significant economic, ecological, or social impact.
The funding is offered through a matching-funds model, requiring participating startups to secure equivalent private investment. This approach effectively doubles the total capital available, allowing founders to retain greater equity while accelerating growth.
Over its regional footprint, develoPPP Ventures now supports more than 100 high-impact ventures, with East Africa producing a growing number of success stories.
Regional beneficiaries have highlighted the program’s value. Tanzanian startup Imara Technology credited develoPPP Ventures for providing flexible working capital and unlocking additional investor funding, helping the company surpass its annual sales target by 30% while reaching more smallholder farmers. Kenyan startup Sio Valley Technologies praised the team’s guidance during critical business pivots, while Rwandan Q-Lana Ltd. emphasized the program’s practical support for entrepreneurial growth.
Eligibility and Application Details
Eligible companies must:
- Be privately owned and profit-oriented.
- Have achieved proof of concept and be revenue-generating.
- Be registered or plan to register in Kenya, Rwanda, or Tanzania.
- Be able to secure matching private funds.
- Not have received more than EUR 2 million in total funding to date.
Women-led startups and ventures promoting gender equality are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications are open from November 15 to December 31, 2025, while referrals close on November 30, 2025.
Program leadership emphasized the importance of supporting high-impact startups in East Africa. Sven Witthoeft, Senior Manager at DEG Impulse, highlighted the region’s innovation potential and the role of patient capital in bridging the scaling gap. Thomas Van Halen, Program Director at VC4A, noted that alumni success stories demonstrate the impact of combining funding with technical guidance to drive sustainable development across the continent.
