The Bootcamp
Your Launchpad. Your Unfair Advantage.
A 6-8 week intensive bootcamp with world-class mentorship, a global network, and access to funding opportunities—built for founders of African descent.
The Program
Everything You Need to Launch
A free bootcamp designed to give you the skills, network, and investor access to launch and scale your startup.
6-8
Weeks
Free
No Fee
50+
Mentors
Demo Day
Investor Showcase
The Journey
A 6-8 Week Journey to Launch
An intensive bootcamp designed to take you from idea to investor-ready.
Foundation (Weeks 1-2)
Refine your value proposition, deeply understand your customer, and validate your core assumptions. You'll work with dedicated mentors to stress-test your thesis and get matched with the right advisors.
Build (Weeks 3-5)
Focus on product development and early customer acquisition. Get hands-on support with go-to-market strategy, pricing, and finding your first paying customers. Weekly check-ins keep you accountable.
Launch (Weeks 6-8)
Prepare to raise your first round. Refine your pitch, build your data room, and get warm introductions to investors in our network. Culminates in Demo Day in front of 100+ investors.
What You Get
Everything You Need to Succeed
The mentorship, network, and resources you need to build an investor-ready company.
Dedicated Mentorship
Work 1:1 with experienced operators and investors who've built and scaled companies in your space.
Founder Community
Join a tight-knit cohort of ambitious founders. Collaborate, share learnings, and build lasting relationships.
Global Network
Access our network of investors, executives, and founders across Africa, Europe, and North America.
Curriculum & Workshops
Structured programming on fundraising, GTM strategy, product development, and scaling operations.
Funding Opportunities
Access to our network of investors, Demo Day exposure, and warm introductions to VCs and angels.
Demo Day
Pitch to a curated audience of investors and partners at our culminating Demo Day event.
Why KrumaLabs
How We Compare
What sets KrumaLabs apart from other programs.
Deep Understanding
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing founders of African descent globally.
Completely Free
No fees, no equity required to participate. We invest in your success without taking ownership.
Global Network
Access to investors and operators across Africa, Europe, and North America from day one.
Remote-First
Build from anywhere. Our program is designed for distributed founders without relocation requirements.
Application Process
From Application to Acceptance
In as little as 3 weeks.
1. Submit your application
Takes about 15 minutes. Tell us about yourself, your company, and your vision.
2. Initial review
We respond within 2 weeks. Our team reviews every application carefully.
3. Founder interview
Video call to discuss your vision, market, and team in more depth.
4. Final decision
Acceptance decision within 1 week of final interview.
Ready to Join the Next Bootcamp?
Applications are open for our next cohort. Join founders of African descent from around the world building transformative companies.