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Harambeans

Harambeans is an alliance of African innovators founded in 2008, based in the United States. It connects young entrepreneurs to foster collaboration and drive social, political, and economic development across Africa.

Founded
2008
Recorded stages
Pre Seed, Seed, Seed Plus, Growth Equity
Recorded regions
Africa, North America

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Overview

Harambeans is an alliance of African innovators founded in 2008 by Okendo Lewis-Gayle. Based in the United States, the organization aims to unlock the potential of Africa by fostering a network of entrepreneurs who collaborate to drive social, political, and economic development across the continent. The Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Harambeans invests in tech-enabled ventures across various sectors, including healthcare, education, logistics, fintech, agritech, and e-commerce. The organization supports early-stage and growth-stage companies led by African entrepreneurs, providing access to training, markets, capital, and support networks. Notable ventures spawned by Harambeans include Andela, Flutterwave, and Yoco. The alliance also hosts the Harambeans Global Summit, an annual event for collaboration and innovation.

Focus

Harambeans invests in tech-enabled ventures across various sectors, including healthcare, education, logistics, fintech, agritech, and e-commerce. The organization supports early-stage and growth-stage companies led by African entrepreneurs, providing access to training, markets, capital, and support networks.

Support

Harambeans provides access to training, markets, capital, and support networks for its portfolio companies, enhancing their growth potential.

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