Fundraising Café
The Fundraising Café is a curated breakfast series designed to equip early and growth-stage founders with the knowledge, connections, and resources they need to successfully raise capital. Hosted at Impact Hub Nairobi, the Café blends learning, networking, and direct access to investors and service providers in a relaxed yet purposeful morning setting.
Through a structured, time-efficient format, each session provides founders with actionable fundraising insights, real-world lessons, and targeted support services — all over a shared meal that encourages open conversation and community building.
Session Flow & Format
Each Fundraising Café follows a consistent structure to maximize value and engagement:
Keynote Presentation (20–30 mins)
A focused talk delivered by a founder who has successfully raised funding or an investor/advisor with hands-on experience supporting startups. The keynote highlights tactical lessons, negotiation strategies, and personal fundraising stories that founders can learn from.Q&A Session (30 mins)
An open question-and-answer segment where participants can seek tailored advice on topics such as investment readiness, deal structures, valuation, due diligence, and term sheets. This ensures founders walk away with clear, practical answers to their most pressing questions.Expert Pitches (20 mins)
Short, targeted presentations from vetted service providers — including legal advisors, CFO-for-hire consultants, grant specialists, and fundraising coaches. These providers share how their services can directly support capital-raising efforts.
Target Audience
Startup Founders preparing for or actively engaged in fundraising.
Investors seeking pipeline opportunities and deeper ecosystem engagement.
Fundraising Support Professionals, including advisors, accelerators, and financial experts.