Villgro Africa

Villgro Africa is an impact investor and incubator established in 2015 and based in Nairobi, Kenya. The organization focuses on supporting and scaling new businesses within the African startup ecosystem, particularly in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Villgro Africa provides a personalized incubation experience, helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and growing their ventures. By investing in innovative companies, Villgro Africa aims to foster sustainable development and create positive social impact across the continent.

Rob Beyer

Co-Founder, Executive Chairman and Board and Investment Committee Member

Robert Karanja

Co-Founder

Wilfred Njagi

Co-Founder, CEO and Board and Investment Committee Member

Past deals in Kenya

Ilara Health

Series A in 2020
Ilara Health develops and distributes AI-powered diagnostic devices for primary care doctors serving rural and peri-urban communities in Africa, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The compact devices connect to a proprietary software platform and electronic medical records, recording patient data to support accurate, affordable diagnostics at the point of care. The company aims to expand access to essential diagnostics by targeting the highly fragmented primary care infrastructure and delivering devices directly to clinicians, enabling clinicians to deliver timely, data-backed diagnostic services.
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