Mulago Foundation

A philanthropic foundation providing funding and intensive fellowships to scalable, high-impact social…

Main Office: Kenya

Kenya,Malawi,Nigeria,Rwanda,South Africa,Tanzania

3 Portfolio Companies

Investment Range

$100k - $750k

Typical check size per portfolio investment

Instruments

Grants

Equity

Debt

Structure of deployed capital

Technical Assistance

Yes — Provided & Supported

Offers advisory, capacity building, or strategic post-investment support

Target Stages

Seed

Series A

Company maturity & growth phase

About the Funder

A philanthropic foundation providing funding and intensive fellowships to scalable, high-impact social enterprises tackling poverty and conservation globally.

Investment Thesis & Eligibility

Target Entities

Companies

Mandate & Scope

Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

Regional & Geographic Scope

Active mandate covering Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania. Operates across 6 African countries including Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and 1 more. Primary operational footprint anchored in Kenya.

Portfolio & Backed Ventures (3)

Verified Backed

Biochar Industrial Group (BIG)

Idea

Converts biomass waste into high-quality biochar, generating carbon credits and soil enhancers.

NigeriaProfile

Hello Tractor

Matches tractor-owners and farmers via app; provides mechanisation through pay-as-you-go financing; enables access to tractors, booking agents, and climate-smart tools.

KenyaProfile