Kigali's venture studio and early-stage investor
A Rwandan community benefit company, launched in 2016 as the 250 Startups incubator and now a full venture studio and early-stage investor combining incubation, advisory and investment.
Use when
You are building in Rwanda and want local incubation, advisory and a potential early-stage cheque from a Kigali-based investor.
Skip when
You need published terms and a clear deadline to work toward - this operates through direct relationships.
Status (8 Sep 2026): 250 Ventures operates as an ongoing incubation and advisory platform rather than a fixed-deadline programme - approach them directly at [email protected] or the Kigali office at 44 KG 548 St, Kacyiru. Track record: 187 startups supported. Programmes include Pitchfest, with field visits, mentor diagnostics and founder self-report sessions, plus the Hanga Central platform. Specific eligibility criteria and investment terms are not published, so confirm before you plan around them.
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