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This Refund & Cancellation Policy applies to all payments made to Malaika Commons, including but not limited to:

ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY REASON.

Once a payment is processed, it is considered final and non-refundable. This applies regardless of:

We do not offer partial refunds under any circumstances.

 If you cannot use all components of a service or attend all sessions of an event, no partial refund will be provided.

We do not issue credits toward future events or services

 in lieu of refunds, unless explicitly offered by Malaika Commons at our sole discretion in exceptional circumstances.

Tickets, memberships, and registrations are non-transferable

 unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing by Malaika Commons. You may not sell, transfer, or assign your ticket or membership to another person.

All donations, patron support, and charitable contributions are final and non-refundable.

 Donations are made voluntarily and are not contingent on any specific outcome or benefit. By making a donation, you acknowledge that you have no expectation of receiving goods or services in return, except as explicitly stated at the time of donation.

By making a payment to Malaika Commons, you agree that you have read and accepted this Refund Policy.

Filing a chargeback or payment dispute after making a payment does not entitle you to a refund.

 If you initiate a chargeback with your bank or credit card company:

We encourage you to contact us directly with any concerns before initiating a dispute with your financial institution.

In rare and extraordinary circumstances, Malaika Commons may, at its sole and absolute discretion, consider exceptions to this policy. To request consideration:

Submitting a request does not guarantee any exception will be granted. We are under no obligation to approve any refund requests, and our decision is final.

By making any payment to Malaika Commons, you acknowledge that:

For questions about this policy, please contact us at:

Join fellow founders and friends for an exclusive day in the picturesque Napa Valley. This event is designed for those who appreciate fine wines and are looking to connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and scenic setting.

Whether you’re part of the diaspora, investing in Africa, or simply curious — this is where culture and community meet. Connect, relax, and taste – we look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday in Napa with Malaika | 3rd Annual.

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Malaika Team

Operators, builders, and early-stage founders in the Malaika community. You get access to events, support, and a network designed to help you grow in San Francisco.

Early-Stage Founders

Supporters who believe in the Malaika mission. You get access to select events and help us keep the community vibrant and welcoming.

Founders & Friends

High-trust community backers. Patrons help fund our work and gain priority access to gatherings, dinners, and private founder sessions.connected and add value

Patrons

Investors actively backing early-stage founders. You get curated access to founders, gatherings, and deal flow inside the community.

VCs & Fund Managers

Founders who completed the Malaika Residency. You stay plugged into the network, events, and ongoing founder support.

Residency Alumni

For professionals and firms that support startups and funds with essential services, such as legal, accounting, recruiting, marketing, or software solutions. This tier is for ecosystem enablers who want to collaborate, share expertise, and help founders and investors scale faster.

Service Providers (Enablers)

Organizations and community leaders who collaborate with Malaika to support founders—co-hosts, venue partners, campus programs, accelerators, and aligned networks.