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Kuya Capital, a founder-led venture partner based in the U.S., presents an exceptional growth opportunity for ambitious, revenue-generating startups across Africa, Latin America, and beyond. Through its innovative 2025 Kuya Grant program, Kuya Capital empowers startups to break into new markets and realize their international aspirations via a flexible dual funding model enabling founders to select either strategic equity investment or non-dilutive grant support.

The program is tailored for startups that have moved beyond ideation, with proven market traction and scalable, high-impact business models. Selected companies can access:

  • Equity investments ranging from $20,000 to $150,000 ideal for founders seeking a hands-on, strategic capital partner in exchange for an equity stake and long-term collaboration.
  • Non-equity grants of $5,000 to $50,000 growth capital awarded without sacrificing founder ownership, alongside perks such as over $100,000 in cloud service credits.

Kuya Capital’s industry-agnostic approach welcomes founders with diverse backgrounds whether they’re scaling fintech, healthtech, agritech, education, or other innovative ventures. The comprehensive support package includes:

  • Fast decision timelines (2-4 weeks from submission)
  • Intensive mentorship and guidance from seasoned investors and domain experts
  • Access to a powerful international network of investors, founders, and partners
  • Support with financial oversight, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and technical scaling

Applicants must demonstrate clear revenue streams, robust growth potential, and a well-documented plan for using funds to accelerate expansion. Since inception, Kuya Capital has propelled 50+ startups and 200+ founders in over 15 countries, reporting an 85%+ success rate among supported ventures.

This program is ideal for founders who want to scale across borders without compromise: if you have the vision, drive, and proven business traction, Kuya Capital provides the flexible capital and expert strategic partnership to fuel global growth.

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