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    DealFindrInvestorsThe Lemelson Foundation
    DATABASE 02 • INVESTOR PROFILE
    Foundation

    The Lemelson Foundation

    US foundation funding invention-based enterprise ecosystems in Kenya through grants and program-related…

    Main Office: Kenya
    Kenya
    1 Portfolio Company
    Investment Range
    Not disclosed

    Typical check size per portfolio investment

    Instruments
    Grants
    Debt

    Structure of deployed capital

    Technical Assistance
    Financial Capital Only

    Direct capital deployment focus

    Target Stages
    Idea
    Seed

    Company maturity & growth phase

    About the Funder

    US foundation funding invention-based enterprise ecosystems in Kenya through grants and program-related investments (PRIs) in early-stage funds

    Investment Thesis & Eligibility

    Target Entities

    Companies

    Mandate & Scope

    Focused on catalytic equity or debt investment to scale market-leading businesses.

    Regional & Geographic Scope

    Active mandate covering Kenya. Primary operational footprint anchored in Kenya.

    Portfolio & Backed Ventures (1)

    Verified Backed

    Villgro Africa

    Nairobi incubator and impact investor for health and life-sciences start-ups.

    KenyaProfile
    Investor Engagement Apply for Funding Visit Website

    Direct application and inquiry channels verified by DealFindr.

    At-a-Glance DetailsFoundation
    Ticket SizeNot disclosed
    InstrumentsGrants, Debt
    Tech AssistanceNo
    StagesIdea, Seed
    Invests InCompanies
    Main CountryKenya
    Focus Sectors
    Health
    Technology
    Manufacturing
    Geographies
    Kenya
    Kenya