Becoming VC-Ready: From Builders to Backable

Name: Becoming VC-Ready: From Builders to Backable
Start: 2026-04-28T18:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-04-28T19:30:00.000+03:00
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Hosted by A&A Collective & 4 others

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Nairobi, Kenya

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About Event

Many startups today are built through accelerators, incubators, and venture studios. But going from “built” to actually becoming venture-backed is not straightforward.

This session will explore what really happens in that transition. What do investors look for beyond a product? What changes between being supported by a program and being ready for institutional capital? And why do some startups make that jump while others don’t?

We’ll break down the practical steps, signals, and gaps founders need to understand to move from builder environments into VC-grade companies.

Speakers

⁠Kevin Simmons - General Partner (Alpha), LoftyInc Capital Management
⁠Alan Mwangi - Program Manager, 500 Global

Moderated by Aidah Ng'ang'a - Head of Community & Ecosystem, Country Manager - iHUB

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Nairobi, Kenya

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