Safaricom Spark Accelerator
Overview
Safaricom Spark Accelerator is a Kenyan accelerator program established by Safaricom, M-PESA Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation that invests in early-stage, post-revenue startups in sectors including Embedded Finance, SME Productivity Tools, Future Fintech, and the Creative Economy.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENDY | Nov 2015 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Namiri Technology | Jan 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Chumz | May 2024 | Accelerator | Lead |
| FarmDrive | Feb 2017 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Oye Kenya | Oct 2025 | Accelerator | Lead |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Safaricom Spark Accelerator based?
Safaricom Spark Accelerator is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
When was Safaricom Spark Accelerator founded?
Safaricom Spark Accelerator was founded in 2023.
How many portfolio companies does Safaricom Spark Accelerator have?
Safaricom Spark Accelerator has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Safaricom Spark Accelerator's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SENDY, Namiri Technology, Chumz, FarmDrive, Oye Kenya.
What was Safaricom Spark Accelerator's most recent investment shown here?
Safaricom Spark Accelerator's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Namiri Technology in 2026.
What sectors does Safaricom Spark Accelerator focus on?
Safaricom Spark Accelerator focuses on Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Safaricom Spark Accelerator focus on?
Safaricom Spark Accelerator typically invests at the Early stage.