HEVA

HEVA We are an East African fund that invests in the transformative social and economic potential of the creative economy sector in the East African region.

Since 2013, HEVA has innovated financial models specifically for the East African creative economy and has invested in more than 20 creative businesses in the fashion, digital content, crafts and decor value chains. From Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali, Arusha, Lamu to Dar es Salaam, the creative sector is where the creation of new products and new cultural experiences is happening. We want to be in the

forefront of helping producers of cultural goods and services to build high-value, profitable businesses where new ideas will come to life, and where the highest potential for great profits, great jobs and happy people will be found.

HEVA Fund is seeking a research and analytics firm to undertake a comprehensive study of its Kenya portfolio, generating...
02/06/2026

HEVA Fund is seeking a research and analytics firm to undertake a comprehensive study of its Kenya portfolio, generating insights on lending performance, financing demand, investment readiness, cost of capital, and the business models most suited for finance.

Drawing on more than a decade of lending data and a portfolio spanning film, fashion, music, visual arts, and performing arts, the study will generate practical insights for financial institutions, development finance institutions (DFIs), investors, and ecosystem stakeholders interested in financing the creative economy.

Interested firms can download the TOR and submit proposals by 12 June 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT.

Cheers to the doers, hard thinkers, and everyone in between. Here’s to hard work, passion, and well-earned breaks. ...
01/05/2026

Cheers to the doers, hard thinkers, and everyone in between.

Here’s to hard work, passion, and well-earned breaks.

20/04/2026

Do you know how yarn is made?

How cotton becomes thread, thread becomes fabric, and fabric becomes a story you can carry?

In Kisumu, we met women who have mastered this craft over the years, spinning, stitching, weaving beauty with their own hands.
For them, this has always been work. Skill. Routine, but in the middle of conversation, there was a pause, then recognition. A realisation that what they’ve been doing all along carries value beyond the immediate. That it is part of something bigger.

We’re spending more time on the ground, listening, observing, and connecting the dots between skill, identity, and opportunity.

More from the field, and what it’s teaching us, coming soon.

📍 Kisumu Dala

What does access to funding actually look like in practice?Across 6 counties, we worked directly with creatives navigati...
16/04/2026

What does access to funding actually look like in practice?

Across 6 counties, we worked directly with creatives navigating the application process—and what emerged goes beyond the numbers.

Access isn’t just about availability.
It’s about infrastructure, clarity, confidence, and context.

Swipe through for key insights from the field.

31/03/2026

Wrapping up March with a look back.

This month has been about empowering the feminine through .

To young women building creative businesses, may your art be powerful, and your impact far-reaching.

One of the best parts of Tuesday's pre-IWD breakfast was getting to meet the women whose content we consume on IG and Ti...
05/03/2026

One of the best parts of Tuesday's pre-IWD breakfast was getting to meet the women whose content we consume on IG and TikTok (a.k.a fan-girling), hearing how far they have come, and listening to where they are headed next.

The sixteen content creators from Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kakamega, Turkana, and Nairobi told us what they are building and what they need to get there. The answers were specific and the ambition was real. They want better equipment to match the quality of content they know they are capable of. Tools that make the process faster so they can produce more. Support to build a business that sustains them.

Under the Sanara Program, each creator received a starter kit grant with equipment of their choice.

is HEVA’s take on what Rights. Justice. Action. It’s access to assets, tools, infrastructure, and capital to grow.

Financing designed for how events actually work.🎟️Event organisers and promoters selling tickets on MOOKH can now access...
12/02/2026

Financing designed for how events actually work.🎟️

Event organisers and promoters selling tickets on MOOKH can now access Ota Kopa loans by HEVA Fund: working capital built around your real performance data.

Here’s what that means:

✔️ Borrow up to 70% of your past ticket sales
✔️ No collateral required
✔️ 90-day grace period
✔️ Automatic repayment from future ticket sales
✔️ Built for concerts, festivals, theatre, club nights, comedy & more

Your track record is your qualification.📊

If you’re already selling tickets on MOOKH, you may be eligible.

Learn more via link in bio or visit:
https://www.hevafund.com/ota-loans-events

28/01/2026

Your data is your story.

Your story deserves protection.

In this video, our IT consultant, Wamaitha speaks to why data protection matters for creatives.

On this International Data ProtectionDay, we’re reminding creatives to take control of their data and reaffirming our commitment to protect the information you trust us with.

📣 We’re hiringHEVA Fund is looking for a Risk & Compliance Assistant to support our growing work in creative finance.If ...
20/01/2026

📣 We’re hiring

HEVA Fund is looking for a Risk & Compliance Assistant to support our growing work in creative finance.

If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about strong systems, and excited about working in an organisation that supports Africa’s creative economy, this opportunity is for you.

🗓 Application deadline: 23rd January 2026

🔎 More details: See HEVA bio or visit our website

HEVA is inviting applications for an Occupational Health & Safety Service Provider to support a safe, inclusive, and com...
15/01/2026

HEVA is inviting applications for an Occupational Health & Safety Service Provider to support a safe, inclusive, and compliant work environment for our team and partners.

Application deadline: 21 January 2026
More details via our bio or www.hevafund.com/news

NOTE:
There was a date error in our previous post. This has now been adjusted. All the best in your applications.

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