The British High Commission and Manufacturing Africa hosted an Investor Night to spotlight seven innovative Kenyan startups from the second cohort of the UK-funded Green Business Building (GBB) Accelerator Programme.
The event provided a platform for the startups to pitch their green manufacturing solutions to potential investors, following three months of intensive business development training and mentorship.
This is rooted in the new Kenya-UK strategic partnership, built on shared values and bold ambition and set apart by the exceptional talents of our people.
The featured startups - Bio Food, eBee, Eco-Charge, Green Stem, ikwetta, Irri-Hub, and Pyrogen - presented their business models to a room of venture capitalists, impact investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
The pitching session marked a key milestone in their journey, aimed at unlocking funding and strategic partnerships.
Speaking at the event, the Acting British High Commissioner, Dr Ed Barnett, said:
“Kenya’s green manufacturing sector is bursting with innovation and potential. Through programmes like the Green Business Building Accelerator, the UK is proud to support Kenyan entrepreneurs who are driving climate-smart solutions and harnessing technology to build a more sustainable future."
“This accelerator programme will soon be complemented by the Green Manufacturing Platform, an investment solution launched with UK funding, tailored to the needs of rapidly scaling green businesses run by Kenya’s ambitious tech entrepreneurs. Kenya and the UK are working hard to go far, together.”
Thomas Pascoe, Manufacturing Africa program Team Leader said, "The Green Business Building accelerator is an incredibly rigorous programme which takes a set of high potential businesses and partners with them to really refine their business strategy and approach to investors over a four-month period. "
Adding "We are excited that the second cohort will have a chance to connect with the investor ecosystem in Nairobi, and we strongly believe that supporting them at this early stage will drive job creation, tax revenue and Kenya’s green industrial leadership position well into the future.”
Mary Nyambura, Founder & CEO, Eco-Charge said "The GBB accelerator offered clear, actionable insights and valuable connections. It was a powerful catalyst for refining strategy and gaining momentum. It has helped us understand what kind of investments we need, right investors to approach and how to approach them”
The evening also saw the GBB Accelerator welcome its third cohort , placing a strong emphasis on women-owned and women-led businesses.
The six selected startups -Takazuri, Grounded, TenX, Cinch, Nasaru Naturals, and Frozen Isle - will begin their formal mentorship journey under the programme, chosen for their potential to scale and attract investment.
The GBB Accelerator offers tailored strategic and operational support, leadership development, and access to premier investor networks.
Through this initiative, the UK government is supporting Kenya’s transition to a green economy, helping unlock new industries that drive inclusive growth and trade.
Research by Manufacturing Africa indicates that green manufacturing opportunities in Kenya could generate $2-4 billion in annual revenues by 2030, creating over 200,000 direct and indirect jobs.
