ScaleHub Kenya was founded in 2018 by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and business consultants who recognized a significant gap in the Kenyan business ecosystem: while there were many programs supporting startups in their initial phases, there was little structured support for businesses ready to scale.
Our founders had witnessed numerous promising businesses plateau after their initial success, unable to overcome the complex challenges of scaling operations, entering new markets, or securing growth capital. They set out to create a comprehensive program that would address these specific challenges faced by growth-stage businesses in Kenya and the broader East African region.
Starting with a pilot program of just 10 businesses, ScaleHub Kenya has now helped over 200 companies successfully scale their operations, collectively creating more than 3,000 new jobs and generating millions in additional revenue for the Kenyan economy.
To empower growth-stage Kenyan businesses with the knowledge, tools, and networks they need to scale successfully, contributing to economic development and job creation across East Africa.
To build a thriving ecosystem of scaled businesses that drive innovation, create quality employment, and establish Kenya as a hub for business excellence in Africa.
What sets ScaleHub Kenya apart from other business development programs
We begin with a comprehensive analysis of your business, using both qualitative and quantitative data to identify specific scaling opportunities and challenges. This evidence-based approach ensures that our strategies are tailored to your unique situation rather than following generic templates.
We don't just provide training—we actively connect you with the entire business ecosystem you need to scale successfully. This includes potential partners, suppliers, distributors, investors, and mentors who have specific experience relevant to your industry and scaling challenges.
Many programs end after the training phase, but we know that execution is where most scaling plans fail. That's why our six-month follow-up phase is focused entirely on supporting you through the implementation of your scaling strategy, with regular check-ins and problem-solving sessions.
Our program is specifically designed for the East African business environment, addressing the unique regulatory, cultural, and economic factors that affect business scaling in this region. Our mentors have deep local experience and networks that generic international programs simply cannot provide.
We carefully curate each cohort to include businesses from complementary industries and at similar scaling stages. This creates powerful opportunities for peer learning, collaboration, and even business partnerships among participants who face similar challenges but don't directly compete.
We establish clear, quantifiable goals for your scaling journey and track progress against these metrics throughout the program. This accountability framework ensures that both your team and our mentors remain focused on achieving tangible results rather than just completing activities.
The experienced professionals guiding ScaleHub Kenya's mission
Founder & CEO
Former CEO of a pan-African retail chain who successfully scaled operations across 7 countries. MBA from Strathmore Business School with 20+ years of business leadership experience.
Program Director
Business strategy expert with a Ph.D. in Organizational Development. Previously led business development initiatives at Kenya Commercial Bank, supporting SME growth across East Africa.
Head of Mentorship
Serial entrepreneur who has founded and scaled three successful technology companies. Angel investor with a portfolio of 15+ East African startups and extensive mentoring experience.
Partnerships Director
Former diplomat with extensive connections across East African business and government sectors. Specializes in creating strategic partnerships that support business ecosystem development.
Measurable results that demonstrate our commitment to business growth in Kenya
While our bootcamp is based in Nairobi, our impact extends throughout Kenya and beyond:
Recognized for outstanding contribution to SME growth and development in Kenya.
Named the most impactful business scaling program in East Africa by the Regional Business Council.
Acknowledged for connecting growth-stage businesses with appropriate investment capital.
Honored for our dedicated support of women entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses.
ScaleHub Kenya stands out as a model for how business development programs should operate in emerging markets. Their focus on practical implementation support and deep understanding of local context has created measurable impact for hundreds of businesses. They are setting the standard for entrepreneurship development across Africa.
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