Nairobi, Kenya - The Global Business Angels Network (GBAN) announced today that Nairobi Business Angel Network (NaiBAN) is the newest organization to join its inclusive global community of early-stage investor networks.
GBAN, part of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, has more than 80 members that meet regularly to share mentorship, training and support to improve investor capacity, amplify the angel voice on regulatory issues, facilitate cross-border investing and remove policy barriers faced by investors.
“A global approach to early-stage investor capacity building is needed to ensure entrepreneurs – who are leading the charge when it comes to creating jobs – have access to the right capital at the right time,” said Jonathan Ortmans, president of the Global Entrepreneurship Network board director at GBAN. “We are thrilled that NaiBAN is committed to joining us in this work.”
NaiBAN is a group of 70+ business angels that actively support startups with advice, connections and capital. The group supports phenomenal founders and teams in the pre-seed and seed rounds.
“We are excited to collaborate and learn from other angel groups around the globe,” said Nick Vilelle, founding member of NaiBAN. “Angel investing is up and coming in Kenya, particularly with young professionals and former founders. Investors are excited about the potential for growth in our ecosystem.”
GBAN is led by a global board of directors with members based in Africa, North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. It meets virtually monthly and in person once a year. The next GBAN Annual Summit will be in Melbourne, Australia at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in May 2023.
About the Global Entrepreneurship Network
The Global Entrepreneurship Network operates projects and programs in 180 countries to make it easier for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a business. By fostering deeper cross-border collaboration and initiatives between entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurial support organizations, GEN works to fuel healthier start and scale ecosystems that create more jobs, educate individuals, accelerate innovation and strengthen economic growth. For more information, visit www.genglobal.org.
