We help Africa's builders find each other.
Builders Circle Africa is a pan-African ecosystem of founders, operators, investors and ecosystem players, growing together in cities across the continent.
Building is easier with the right people around you.
There are talented founders in every African city, but many of them build alone. They don't know the people a few hours away who have already solved the same problems.
Builders Circle fixes that. Members meet in person, introduce each other to investors and hires, and share what worked. One membership gets you into every chapter.
Four simple rules
Earned Access
Membership is by invitation, and you can ask us for one. We look at what you are building, not what you can pay.
Africa-First Thinking
We build for Africa and its diaspora first, starting with the problems we know best.
Reciprocal Generosity
Share introductions, advice and lessons freely. Help comes back around.
Builders First
Everyone in the room builds, backs or supports companies right now.
Who runs the circle
A small central team, and three volunteer leads in each live chapter.
Global team
Victor Nara
Co-founder and CEO
Andy Pippim Yeboah
Co-founder and COO
Anna Mensah
Administration and Legal
Gideon Ataraire
Director and Advisor
City leads
Each chapter is run by three volunteers: a City Lead, a Partnership Lead and a Community Lead. Leads for new chapters are announced at launch.
How we help members
Moving to a new city
Local hosts and practical guides for members setting up in another African market.
Investor introductions
We introduce founders to investors and operators, through people who know them.
Getting ready to sell
We help members prepare their companies for an exit, and connect them with companies that might buy them.
Corporate connections
Companies subscribe to meet our founders, and some bring us problems to build new startups around.
Launches and meetups
Kigali launch
The first Builders Circle gathering.
1 June 2026Accra launch
A poolside evening at Ibis Styles for founders, operators and investors, then a city tour on Saturday.
26 June 2026Kampala launch
Our third chapter opens in Uganda.
23 October 2026Nairobi launch
Our fourth chapter opens in Kenya.
30 October 2026Lagos launch
Our next chapter after Nairobi. Register your interest now.
Date to be announcedThe Accra launch.
A poolside evening at Ibis Styles on 26 June 2026, with founders, operators and investors from across Africa.