About
HEVA

Our approach has included capital transfer, incubation and policy support. We  have laid a firm foundation for achieving our vision via three key strategic areas:

Investments

Ecosystem Support

Research & Insights

Set up in 2013, the fund’s founding partners chose to shift the narrative to address the sustainability of the cultural and creative industries in the region by providing an innovative financing solution for creative enterprises.

Our mission is to fuel the growth of the creative industries in Africa, empower burgeoning youth-led and women-led digital and creative enterprises, promote business and intellectual property ownership, and contribute to sustainable livelihoods for cultural practitioners and artisans.

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  • George Gachara

    Board Chair and Founding Partner

    George has played a crucial founding role in HEVA to define strategy, identify investors and funding partners…

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  • Sunny Dolat

    Advisory Board Member

    Sunny Dolat is a fashion curator, cultural producer and creative director who has worked extensively in the East Africa region . He previously led HEVA’s…

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  • Esther Ndeti

    Advisory Board Member

    Esther has earned years of experience in the venture funding space. Her keen eye for investment strategy and tactical expertise in early-stage financing…

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  • Lonwambo Mavuso

    Advisory Board Member

    Lonwabo is passionate about the role of arts as a progressive enabler for social and economic development. He has considerable experience working in…

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  • Emanuela Gregorio

    Advisory Board Member

    Emanuela has notched her Economist expertise in SME finance. She has 15 years of working in international development with a focus on Africa.

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  • Dr. Jenny Mbaye

    Advisory Board Member

    Jenny is knowledgeable in creative labour, cultural work, entrepreneurship, and management as well as in cultural policy, governance & education in African context.

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