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Kivu Entrepreneurs

Kivu Entrepreneurs is a private startup incubator and entrepreneurship academy based in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, focused on supporting local youth in their business ventures.

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Overview

What Kivu Entrepreneurs does

What Kivu Entrepreneurs is

Kivu Entrepreneurs is a private startup incubator and entrepreneurship academy based in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, focused on supporting local youth in their business ventures.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.

Operational status: Active
Organization type: Incubator
Founded: Founded in 2014
Approximate age: About 12 years
Structured capabilities: Funder · Program host
Last reviewed: April 2, 2026

What Incubator means

An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.

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Capability profile

Kivu Entrepreneurs as a funder

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Investment thesis

Kivu Entrepreneurs promotes entrepreneurship in the DRC by equipping aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with essential skills and networks.

Focus narrative

Kivu Entrepreneurs provides various services aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in the DRC, including startup incubation, English language training, entrepreneurship training, and consulting services for income-generating activities.

Value beyond capital

Kivu Entrepreneurs offers a conducive environment for startups, including modern workspaces, reliable internet, meeting rooms, and personalized coaching to enhance the entrepreneurial journey.

Focus and fit

Stages: Pre-seed · Seed · Accelerator
Regions: Africa Latin America

Availability

Currently deploying: Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count: 500

Portfolio context

Kivu Entrepreneurs has trained over 500 entrepreneurs and has a network of more than 50 expert mentors. They have developed over 15 programs with an 85% success rate.

Capability profile

Kivu Entrepreneurs as a program host

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Program thesis

Kivu Entrepreneurs promotes entrepreneurship by equipping aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with the necessary skills, tools, and networks to build viable businesses.

Focus narrative

Kivu Entrepreneurs provides various services aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in the DRC. Their offerings include startup incubation, English language training, entrepreneurship training, and consulting services to help develop income-generating activities.

Value and support

Kivu Entrepreneurs offers a conducive environment for startups, including modern workspaces, reliable internet, meeting rooms, personalized coaching, and a network of over 50 expert mentors.