Two prominent African technology ecosystem builders, Igasitech and Duit Technology, have announced a strategic partnership to foster growth within the continent's startup landscape. Unveiled in Nairobi, the collaboration aims to address persistent challenges for entrepreneurs, including access to capital, founder development, and pathways to sustainable scaling. This alliance combines Igasitech’s advisory expertise with Duit Technology’s platform-driven venture studio model to create a more robust support system for emerging companies.
Addressing a Critical Ecosystem Gap
The partnership arrives as African startups navigate a challenging global economic climate marked by tighter capital markets and heightened investor scrutiny. This environment has exposed structural weaknesses that have long hindered the ecosystem's potential despite its rapid expansion over the past decade. The alliance signals a strategic shift from fragmented, individual support efforts toward a more coordinated and founder-centric model designed for resilience.
Igasitech and Duit Technology intend to bridge the crucial gap between innovation and effective execution that often stalls promising ventures. Their joint initiative will focus on unlocking sustainable financing, strengthening the capabilities of founders, and enabling both regional and global market expansion. The goal is to build the institutional strength necessary for long-term value creation across the continent’s diverse markets.
A Synergistic Collaboration Model
Central to this collaboration is Duit Technology’s “Invest in Africa app,” a digital platform designed to connect startups with a network of investors and strategic partners. The application provides structured pathways for growth, streamlining the often-difficult process of securing funding and mentorship. This technology-first approach aims to create a more efficient and accessible pipeline for high-potential founders across Africa.
Complementing this digital platform is Igasitech’s hands-on advisory and operational support, which provides startups with tailored strategic guidance. By merging Duit's platform with Igasitech's expertise, the partners are creating an end-to-end support system that extends beyond conventional pitch days. This integrated model is designed to build durable businesses capable of weathering market fluctuations and achieving long-term success.
A Vision for Sustainable Growth
Anthony Mukuriah, Founder and CEO of Duit Technology, stated that the partnership will create a powerful engine for opportunity and accelerate value creation for both startups and investors. Echoing this sentiment, Iminza Anyamba, Director of Igasitech, emphasized that entrepreneurship is the backbone of Africa’s economy. She noted their collaboration is designed to be a critical support system for founders, catalysing investment and enabling sustainable scale.
This initiative is set against a backdrop of significant demographic and technological momentum in Africa, which is home to the world’s youngest population. With the continent's digital economy projected to exceed $180 billion by the end of the decade, the potential for growth is immense. The partnership aims to harness this potential by providing the structured support that founders need to thrive.
The Path Forward for African Innovation
Startups supported through this venture will gain access to tailored advisory services, direct connections to funding opportunities, and clear pathways for market expansion. Both organizations stress that the emphasis is on building capital-efficient and resilient businesses rather than chasing short-term valuations. This reflects a broader trend across African innovation hubs toward prioritizing execution and revenue resilience.
Igasitech, founded in 2021, provides strategic execution support and digital transformation services to startups and investors across the continent. Duit Technology, a Kenya-based corporate venture studio, focuses on promoting tech startups through its app and a growing network of ecosystem partners. Their combined efforts reinforce a long-term commitment to strengthening Africa’s innovation landscape beyond capital alone.
As African entrepreneurship matures from a phase of experimentation to one of institution-building, this partnership marks a significant development. It underscores a growing recognition that the continent’s next wave of innovation will be defined not just by ideas, but by disciplined execution and deep ecosystem collaboration. The alliance between Igasitech and Duit Technology represents a deliberate step toward building a more scalable and globally competitive African startup ecosystem.