The Scale Programme

We help Startups to Scaleup

PwC Kenya has the capability and expertise to drive startup-related initiatives to nurture growth opportunities for startups in Kenya.

Overview

We support a wide range of high growth startups in different sectors across the region.

We empower Startups

Now, more than ever, startups and scaleups are shaping the world of tomorrow. PwC is excited to be a part of this new era of entrepreneurship.

We support innovative startups and scaleups to meet their growth ambitions and take their business to the next level. 

We know that running your startup is challenging and sometimes frustrating, so having an adviser who is on your side is invaluable. Whether you have a background in business or simply a passion for what you do, we can support you to achieve key milestones and navigate the complexities of running a fast growing business.

Woman discussing PwC's East Market startup initiative

PwC’s Kenya team is here to help

You have the idea, the product, the technology. We have the network, experience and expertise.

  • We give you access to our network of experts across the region and globally and connect you with relevant stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem.  
  • We can significantly reduce your time to market and help you to scale your business leveraging on our multi-disciplinary teams with a broad range of experience and expertise in accounting, tax and legal advisory.

  • We can support you in getting investor ready by helping you optimise your key investor documents (pitch deck, investor business plan and financial model). We use our skill, expertise and industry knowledge.

  • You get access to our sustainability experts who can help you to reconfigure your strategy and operations to improve your impact on the environment and society.
  • We can provide guidance as you enter due diligence processes - leveraging the extensive knowledge and experience of the PwC team, who collectively have worked on many M&A and capital raising transactions.

 

A trusted advisor in the venture ecosystem

Complex regulations, stiff competition as well as expectations from investors, industry partners and other stakeholders are common challenges in this rapidly developing ecosystem.

Tapping on our global and regional network and deep industry knowledge, we can provide a suite of tailored advisory services for both startups and investors to help spur innovation and expedite growth, while enabling your business to remain competitive and compliant.

Investors can benefit from:

  • Access to startups and scaleups on an investor readiness journey supported by PwC.
  • Our understanding of, and connections within, the startup and scaleup landscape in Kenya will help you narrow down opportunities within your investment strategy and risk appetite.
  • Access to our wider expertise across tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, exit planning (including Initial Public Offering), as well as our wider network of professional partners.

 

Focus Areas

We support startups in building internal capacity to run efficient and effective enterprises through a range of training courses that optimise your ability to manage your finances and cash flows, meet your regulatory obligations and get you investor ready.

How we can help you

Advisory

  • Deals
  • Growth acceleration
  • Financial/cash flow planning
  • Corporate structuring

Assurance

  • Audit services 
  • Accounting, risk and regulatory reporting support

Tax

  • Legal services: Corporate Secretarial Services, due diligence & structuring, regulatory compliance and advisory

  • Tax consulting services (International Tax structuring, mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing)

  • Tax report & strategy (reporting & compliance, book keeping services, tax technology)

  • People and Organisation Effectiveness (Recruitment & selection, reward management, people analytics)

Register here to be part of our network

 

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Want to work with us? No matter where you are in Eastern Africa, our team of advisers is here to support you.

Job Kabochi

Partner, Africa Indirect Tax Services Leader, Nairobi, PwC Kenya

+254 (0) 20 285 5000

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Andrew Wanjiru

Manager, Kenya, PwC Kenya

+254 708 604 808

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Charles Lwanga

Senior Associate, Nairobi, PwC Kenya

+254 20 2855000

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Uthman Mayanja

Country Senior Partner, Kampala, PwC Uganda

+256 (0) 312 354 400

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Doreen Mugisha

Manager - Clients and Markets Development, Kampala, PwC Uganda

+256 (0) 312 354 400

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Olivier Ma, ACA, CFA

Partner, 18 Cybercity, PwC Mauritius

+230 404 5044

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Frobisher Mugambwa

Associate Director, PwC Rwanda

+250 252 588203/4/5/6

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Jackson Ogallo

Business School & CMD, Kigali, PwC Rwanda

+250 (0) 252 588203/4/5/6

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Cletus Kiyuga

Partner, Tanzania, PwC Tanzania

+255 (0) 22 219 2000

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Joseph Lyimo

Partner, Tax, Tanzania, PwC Tanzania

+255 (0) 22 219 2000

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George Chitwa

Partner | Tax Leader, Lusaka, PwC Zambia

+260 (0) 211 334 000

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Job Kabochi

Job Kabochi

Partner, Africa Indirect Tax Services Leader, PwC Kenya

Tel: +254 (0) 20 285 5000

Andrew Wanjiru

Andrew Wanjiru

Manager, PwC Kenya

Tel: +254 708 604 808

Charles Lwanga

Charles Lwanga

Senior Associate, PwC Kenya

Tel: +254 20 2855000

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