Investor Meet & Greet: July 2026 Edition
Raising capital starts long before the first investor meeting. The strongest startups are built on disciplined execution, efficient resource management, and the ability to create meaningful traction with limited resources.
Join us for the July edition of the Investor Meet & Greet, where founders will gain practical insights into what investors look for beyond the pitch deck and how to build businesses that are truly investment-ready.
The evening will feature a keynote by Phylis Njongoro, Investment Associate at VestedWorld, who will share how venture capital firms evaluate startups, the characteristics of investable businesses, and practical lessons on building capital-efficient companies.
The evening continues with a fireside conversation titled "Growing Before Raising: Building Investor Confidence Through Execution." The discussion brings together voices from across the startup ecosystem, featuring:
Daniel Lunani: Investor Relations professional from a venture-backed company, sharing lessons from managing investor relationships after fundraising.
Caleb Jephuneh & Peter Mushemi (Founder Panelists): Early-stage founders currently building and preparing for institutional investment, offering honest perspectives on the realities of growing a startup before raising capital.
Together, the speakers will explore what makes founders investable, how companies can build credibility before fundraising, the importance of efficient resource management, and the practical decisions that shape long-term success. The session will conclude with an audience Q&A, followed by informal networking, giving founders the opportunity to connect directly with investors, ecosystem leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs.
Whether you're preparing to raise your first round, refining your growth strategy, or simply looking to better understand how investors think, this session will equip you with practical insights to help you build a stronger, more resilient startup.
Event Partners
ALX Ventures supports early-stage entrepreneurs by providing venture-building programs, mentorship, strategic partnerships, and access to networks that help founders launch and scale impactful businesses across Africa.
Impact Hub Nairobi (IHN) is an Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) that empowers innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers through incubation and acceleration programmes, community building, business advisory, and ecosystem partnerships. As part of the global Impact Hub network, IHN works to strengthen Kenya's innovation ecosystem by supporting startups to build sustainable, high-impact ventures.
This event is proudly brought to you by BuildIT Connective in partnership with ALX Ventures and Impact Hub Nairobi (IHN).