Jasiri Talent Investor EA – Jasiri

Jasiri Talent Investor

The Jasiri Talent Investor programme is a founder-first, fully funded, 13-month venture creation program that selects and backs exceptional entrepreneurial talent before ideas, before teams, and accelerates them toward building fundable, high-growth ventures. 
 

TALENT INVESTOR OFFERING

Jasiri Jumpstart 
A remote onboarding phase after selection. Fellows wrap up existing commitments while engaging in light online programming to build readiness for the full-time journey ahead. 
 
Residential Intensive 
An in-person phase in Kigali or Cape Town. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, housing, meals, transport, and basic health insurance. Three stages: 
 
Building Foundations: Develop self-awareness, form co-founder teams, and identify market opportunities 
Problem Validation: Move from opportunity areas to conceptualizing solutions for market testing 
Solution Validation: Test and refine solutions toward market-creating innovation 
 
Venture Creation (9 months) 
Final stage for teams completing the Residential Intensive. Teams choose their country of operations and receive virtual coaching to build commercially viable ventures. Cohorts run twice a year, with regular coaching and monthly check-ins.  

Application Process

The Jasiri Talent Investor Program employs a rigorous and highly selective process to identify individuals with the potential to become high-impact entrepreneurs. The selection journey is designed to assess not only candidates' entrepreneurial mindset but also their resilience, problem-solving skills, and commitment to building scalable businesses. 

IDEAL  JASIRI  FOUNDER

Jasiri seeks out individuals who are not just dreamers but doers - those with the drive, vision, and adaptability to navigate the complexities of venture building. Only the most promising candidates are invited to join the fully funded program, where they receive mentorship, resources, and investment to turn their ideas into reality.