A Community Built for Africa’s Ambitious Founders
Luma is a curated community for Africa’s most ambitious early-stage founders. We focus on operator-led learning and trusted relationships, long before the first institutional check.
More Than a Network
We provide the resources and relationships you need to build conviction and navigate the path from idea to product-market fit.
Engage in candid conversations with founders and operators who have built successful companies in African markets.
Connect with a trusted circle of peers, mentors, and angels who are invested in your long-term success, not just a demo day.
Receive early, constructive feedback on your idea, product, and strategy to refine your vision and build conviction.
Connect with experienced angels who provide more than capital—they offer expertise, networks, and early validation.
Who is this for?
We look for founders with unique insights into the problems they're solving and the ambition to build category-defining companies.
Stage
Idea, prototype, or early MVP stage. Before your first institutional round.
Founder Profile
Technical or domain-expert founders with a deep, personal connection to the problem they are solving.
Ambition
Building solutions for large, meaningful problems in Africa with the potential for global scale.