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When Grounded was prepared to expand outside of East Africa, the develoPPP Ventures program provided the critical infrastructure to make that transition possible. For Megan Root and her team, this involved securing funding to upgrade their Kenyan factory to meet ISO compliance standards, alongside receiving strategic advisory support to navigate complex international trade and tax regulations.

Rather than providing a standard grant, the program treated them as a serious commercial entity, de-risking their expansion and establishing a foundation for long-term, sustainable growth.

If your startup is ready to scale, meets the rigorous operational criteria for market expansion, and is prepared for the next level of commercial success, the application window closes today.

apply for a chance to unlock EUR 100K in catalytic funding and technical assistance to accelerate your business.

Hurry now and submit your application: https://vc4a.com/developpp/2026-q2?utm_source=vc4a&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=deg

Are you looking for your next high-impact investment in Tanzania? 🇹🇿

The Tanzania Impact Investment Forum - TIIF 2026 is opening its virtual Deal Rooms this July. We are presenting 10 elite, investment-ready Tanzanian SMEs that have undergone rigorous preparation through our Investment Readiness Program.

Delivered by VC4A and the Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania, these ventures represent the best of Tanzania’s growth-stage innovation across Pre-seed to Series A.

What to expect:

💡 Curated matchmaking: Access ventures featured in the official TIIF 2026 Deal Book.

💡 Deep-dive sessions: Participate in 1-hour virtual sessions with founders, including extended pitches and in-depth Q&A.

💡 Investment ready ventures: Every participant has received personalized advisory, funding strategy refinement and pitch coaching.

📅 Dates: July 1 – 10, 2026
Register your interest (investors only): https://vc4a.com/tanzania-impact-investment-forum/tiif-2026-investment-readiness-deal-room-program/application/deal-room-interest-form/

⏳Only 3 days left to apply for develoPPP Ventures!

Don't miss your chance to secure EUR 100K in non-dilutive capital. If your startup is driving sustainable impact in Kenya, Rwanda or Tanzania, now is the time to act.

Eligibility requirements:
✅ Privately owned & profit-oriented
✅ Validated proof of concept
✅ Demonstrated growth potential
✅ Raised < EUR 2M to date

Women-led startups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Submit your application before June 30th: https://vc4a.com/developpp/2026-q2?utm_source=vc4a&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=deg



develoPPP Ventures is funded by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) implemented by DEG Impulse with implementation support in East Africa by VC4A, Invhestia Africa Limited, Impact Hub Kigali and Ennovate Ventures