𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮: 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿?

We explored how platforms like MpaMpe can tap into the collective power of community — redefining what it means to support startups, especially in ecosystems like ours where capital is often scarce but creativity is abundant.

Here’s what we discussed:

💡 What crowdfunding really means — beyond just raising money

🚀 How Ugandan startups can build trust through transparency and storytelling

🤝 Why community is the new capital in Africa’s innovation economy

📉 The hurdles — from regulation to awareness — and how we can overcome them together

We laughed, imagined, challenged each other, and most importantly, dreamed of a more inclusive future for startup funding in Uganda.

And like the African proverb reminds us:

"It takes a village to raise a child… and perhaps a startup too."

Let’s keep building that village. Together. 💚

#UgandaStartups #MpaMpe #FoundersCafe #HiveColab

Transcript

1. Founder & CTO MpaMpe
2. 2 About Me I'm a lifelong learner, fintech enthusiast, and computer scientist with a focus on AI, Cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. I love solving problems and challenges. Passionate about sharing knowledge and community building, I also identify as a social and techpreneur. FinTechie | Computer Scientist MLSA | AWS Club Captain | Twilio Champion | GDG | IEEE | Rotaract
4. 5 Most Funded Startups
5. Why Most Startups Fail... 5 Ranked
6. Funding Options for Startups 5
7. A way to raise small amounts of money from many people, usually online, to fund a project, business, or cause. How it works: Idea → Campaign → Share → Backers → Funding What is Crowdfunding? 5 Preamble & Talking Points
8. Joseph Pulitzer, for example, ‘crowdfunded’ the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty in 1885 by publishing a call for small donations in his widely-circulated newspaper The New York World. The campaign raised a total of $101,091 (over $2.5m in today’s prices) from 160,000 donors in just five months What is Crowdfunding? 5 Pre-Internet World
9. What is Crowdfunding? 5 MpaMpe’s Case Over UGX 3.5M in 8 days!
10. 5 The Stats
11. What is Crowdfunding? 5 Types & Categories... Model Description Examples Reward-based Pre-sell product/service for support Kickstarter, Indiegogo Donation-based Give without expecting returns GoFundMe, MpaMpe Equity-based Get shares in the startup Seedrs, GoGetFunding Debt-based Lend and expect repayment with interest Kiva, Zidisha
12. Democratizes access to capital Early market validation for ideas Builds community and marketing Supports Ugandan solutions by Ugandans Connects local & diaspora backers Why Crowdfunding Matters for Uganda 5 (Potential)
13. No clear laws/regulations (legal gray area) Payment integration barriers (limited access) Trust issues: Fear of scams, misuse of funds Awareness gap: Low public understanding Marketing costs: Need strong campaigns Limitations & Challenges in Uganda 5
14. Legal Frameworks: Laws & standards Secure Payment Systems: Mobile money, crypto, bank Education & Awareness: Workshops, success stories Local Platforms: Tailored to Ugandan needs Community Support: Strong networks & promotion Transparency & Accountability: Trust-building mechanisms Mobile-First Growth: With over 600 million mobile phone users and rising mobile money transactions Gifts in kind.......++ What It Takes for Crowdfunding to Work in Uganda 5
15. 5 Is Crowdfunding Viable in Uganda?
16. Yes, with effort: Not a magic fix, but a strong tool Innovation + Regulation + Trust + Marketing 5
17. /Imagine With Me... ‘’A world where ideas aren't limited by lack of funds...’’ ‘’A world where creativity meets opportunity...’’ ‘’A Uganda where strangers unite to fuel change...’’ /Imagine...
18. Let’s connect... https://linktr.ee/Atuhaire