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We launched a new €30 million fund

Revenue-based financing for early-stage businesses in Africa

We cover your business financing need with an offering that is a commitment to your growth

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Early-Stage Funding

An alternative way of early-stage funding

At Unconventional Capital, our mission is to fuel the growth of early-stage businesses by going beyond traditional financing. Our Revenue-Based Financing (RBF) approach aligns our success with yours. We invest in your potential, sharing the risks and rewards of your journey.

What we are offering

Unconventional Capital injects the capital you require, and you reimburse us through a proportion of your monthly revenue. It’s a seamless process that allows you to repay the pre-determined sum amount, within the agreed timeframe.

20-100k EUR

to cover your business financing need

Revenue-based

A commitment to your growth

Who we finance?

Registered as Limited

You run a registered limited company in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, or Nigeria

Registered as Limited

You run a registered limited company in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, or Nigeria

Registered as Limited

You run a registered limited company in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, or Nigeria

2 years minimum in operation

Your business has proven its concept and is expanding its market presence. You might be scaling operations, entering new markets, or diversifying your product/service offerings.

2 years minimum in operation

Your business has proven its concept and is expanding its market presence. You might be scaling operations, entering new markets, or diversifying your product/service offerings.

2 years minimum in operation

Your business has proven its concept and is expanding its market presence. You might be scaling operations, entering new markets, or diversifying your product/service offerings.

> 80,000 EUR in revenue

You have a proven track record of generating revenue; at least 80,000 EUR in the last 12 months

> 80,000 EUR in revenue

You have a proven track record of generating revenue; at least 80,000 EUR in the last 12 months

> 80,000 EUR in revenue

You have a proven track record of generating revenue; at least 80,000 EUR in the last 12 months

Well kept accounts

Well-kept records of accounts, permits and licenses allowing you to operate

Well kept accounts

Well-kept records of accounts, permits and licenses allowing you to operate

Well kept accounts

Well-kept records of accounts, permits and licenses allowing you to operate

Potential to scale

Your business model can be scaled, i.e. grown regionally, or nationally

Potential to scale

Your business model can be scaled, i.e. grown regionally, or nationally

Potential to scale

Your business model can be scaled, i.e. grown regionally, or nationally

Verticals

Your business model is attributed to food & agriculture, trade & logistics, financial services or climate resilience.

Verticals

Your business model is attributed to food & agriculture, trade & logistics, financial services or climate resilience.

Verticals

Your business model is attributed to food & agriculture, trade & logistics, financial services or climate resilience.

A straight forward process

How it works

1

Verify eligibility

Begin your application by confirming your eligibility against our criteria.

2

Fill in application

Complete all steps of the application process. This will include submitting documents, adding business directors and undergoing various checks.

3

Due Diligence

Thorough analysis and research of information provided.

Only if shortlisted

4

Receive offer

If your application successfully passes our evaluation, you will receive a formal offer.

Only if shortlisted

Post investment support

Resources and financial advise at your fingertips

Real-time financial analytics at your fingertips

Your personal dashboard helps you keep your relevant financials in check, real-time and tailored to your needs.

Curated resources and high class trainings to help you grow

Our entrepreneurial platform gives you access to tools, resources delivered in collaboration with our partners.

Testimonials

What our applicants say

"Uncap's application process helped me learn more about myself as an entrepreneur and how to run my business. Definitely unconventional."
"For the first time ever I felt like I found a funding organisation that truly gives entrepreneurs an equal opportunity for funding without bias."
"Uncap's application was one of the most insightful application experiences I have ever come accross. It really involved critical thinking from my part as a founder."

"It gets you thinking deeper about what it takes to own a successful business. There's definitely much more to it than just having a great idea and the ability to align with people who you'd want to work with and for you."
"I have really enjoyed the application process. The questions used have given me great ideas on how to manage my business."
"Beyond applying for funding, your process opens businesses to certain truth about their operations that might not be known and if worked on early will better position the organisation for future investment."

"Having applied to Unconvnetional Capital has been a learning experience and an amazing exposure as an entrepreneur."
"The application content is holistic in terms of eliciting the true mindsets and information from the founders and their businesses. A great way to be objective in a selection process."
"The application process made me think about my business in a certain dimension I had not thought about it before."

Our Reach

What we have done so far

We have invested in 87 companies across several countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Our founders are active in several sectors such as Agriculture, Education, Food & Beverages or Media & Entertainment. Unconventional Capital and its portfolio of companies share a vision where entrepreneurship acts as a lever for bottom-up growth in emerging economies.