We Empower Early-Stage
Entrepreneurs
To Build, Scale
And Create Impact
About us
Tapona is a venture-building organization that empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs to build impact-driven innovations and scalable ventures.
Inspired by our vision we create a dedicated entrepreneurial ecosystem to accelerate the growth of impact-driven entrepreneurs through access to business knowledge, mentorship, and capital. We promote innovation, economic, and environmental sustainability with the support of our network made up of top academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and founders.
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What We Do
We uncover Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs and accelerator their growth. We help seed and pre-seed ventures create impactful companies at scale, through a business development services designed to help entrepreneurs grow a sustainable venture.
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Why We Exist
We exist to inspire and unlock the full potential of ambitious entrepreneurs by investing in people and ideas that foster social and economic independence among communities.
To ensure a more ambitious and competitive future for Africa, we engage, empower, and support our next generation of entrepreneurs to scale to their full potential.
We believe in the power of entrepreneurship to tackle global challenges, create jobs, and spur economic growth that transforms communities.
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Our Values
Innovation
We are excited about new technologies and market solutions that address the major issues of our time.
Passion
Our passions are innovation, sustainability, and impact-driven solutions for the next generation of entrepreneurs
Accountability
We trust the team in our ecosystem to give you undivided support. Every partner is a valuable part of our future and will be treated as such.
Tapona provides a business development service designed to help entrepreneurs grow sustainable ventures.
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What Our Entrepreneurs Say!
The Tapona program offered me the opportunity to learn business financials and prepare an action plan, and more importantly, Tapona has created a community of entrepreneurs that genuinely care about and support each other.
Steven Ramesh
Owner Flow Catering - Grad 2020
Since I joined the program, I’ve seen steady growth in my business, my approach, and overall heightened awareness of how to run everyday tasks at top capacity. This gives me a heads-up on what aspects need urgent care and how to smoothly navigate the business environment.
Linda Wajeesh
Owner - Chen Supplies - Grad 2021
After completing the program my business has doubled in production, gained investment, and has begun to see profits. Tapona helped me through the investment application process, which was vital to purchasing an incubator for my business.
Eunice Shavola
Owner- La Moda Accessories - Grad 2021
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Tapona's Impact
750
+
Jobs created by entrepreneurs
1400
Early-stage entrepreneurs trained and supported
80
%
Women Entrepreneurs
92
%
Success attributed to Tapona support
7
+
Countries our entrepreneurs operate
$ 250
+
Investment raised by ventures
Our Programs
Tapona Accelerator
For founders committed to turning idea stage, online direct-to-customers, and e-commerceTech startups into high-potential giants.
Community Enterprise
This program seeks to provide knowledge, opportunities, and support resources to create jobs, revenue growth, and improve livelihoods among underserved communities.
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