We have created this blog because we desire to share our voice and go back to our mission: we want to challenge and rebalance the dynamics between African and Western societies, amplifying Africa’s entrepreneurial potential and fostering genuine equality and mutual learning.
So, what will you find here?
You will periodically receive a wide range of Africa-focused content. We will delve together into the social context, explore African startups and entrepreneurship and share inspiring stories of individuals and their dreams.
Cross cultural collaboration
We aim to foster connections between people from very different backgrounds who, in everyday life, rarely have the opportunity to naturally cross paths due to cultural, geographical, economic and political differences. However, it is precisely these differences that enrich our relationships, and make such connections so impactful.
Exploration of rising startups in Africa
We want to share with you the opportunity to actively participate in the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa. Through the connections we create, we offer Growers the opportunity to build an international network, while Enablers have the chance to be pioneers in meeting and discovering promising startups.
In essence, what is Nampelka?
Nampelka is an ecosystem of pairing a Grower (African entrepreneur) and an Enabler (international business expert), through our unique matchmaking, who together create a shared learning experience. If you want to find out more about the transformative learning journey, and how our matchmaking works, visit our new website!
Nampelka in 4 words
Chama
An informal cooperative society deeply rooted in Kenya, which serves as a financial support system and embodies a sense of community that contributes to the social fabric of East African societies. Nampelka is an ecosystem of Chamas. For us, a Chama is a match between a Grower (entrepreneur from Africa) and an Enabler (international business expert) who together create a shared learning experience.
Enabler
An Enabler is an open-minded professional with strong managerial competences. He or she is focused on using those skills to make an immediate and concrete impact. Known for their curiosity in exploring new markets. Pushing themselves out of their comfort zone by extending their skills to new contexts.
Grower
A Grower is an ambitious African entrepreneur who is passionate and committed to scaling his or her business. He or she actively seeks out support for learning and networking in order to take their business to the next level.
Matchmaking
Thanks to our unique formula, we create a peer-to-peer learning experience that leverages complementary skills by pairing two individuals, allowing us to discern precise criteria that ensure compatibility, diversity and similarity between the Growers and Enablers, enabling them to increase their understanding of each other's cultures while working together on an African business challenge.
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