Fueling Uganda's Next Tech Giants

We're empowering early-stage startups with curated support and investment to scale into unicorns

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Introducing Tatu

Tatu is hands-on and effective. We provide highly curated support, hands-on mentorship, and early capital to early stage startups with the ambition to to grow into Africa's next generation of industry leaders.

Tatu is hands-on and effective. We provide highly curated support, hands-on mentorship, and early capital to early stage startups with the ambition to to grow into Africa's next generation of industry leaders.

Highly Curated Support

Focusing on a select number of startups (3 per cohort) to provide dedicated attention and resources.

Highly Curated Support

Focusing on a select number of startups (3 per cohort) to provide dedicated attention and resources.

Highly Curated Support

Focusing on a select number of startups (3 per cohort) to provide dedicated attention and resources.

Funding

Investment of upto $25,000 per startup through a SAFE, funded by our collective of local investors.

Funding

Investment of upto $25,000 per startup through a SAFE, funded by our collective of local investors.

Funding

Investment of upto $25,000 per startup through a SAFE, funded by our collective of local investors.

Mentorship

Access to a network of tech entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and growth specialists.

Mentorship

Access to a network of tech entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and growth specialists.

Mentorship

Access to a network of tech entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and growth specialists.

What we value

We empower founders to take their moonshots.

Our ethos is extremely action driven and focused on getting things done efficiently.

Execution Over Perfection

“Done is better than perfect.”

Get it done. We value moving fast and getting tangible results over aiming for perfection. Startups thrive by shipping quickly, iterating, and improving along the way.

Learn Fast, Fail Fast

"Every failure is a lesson learned."

We embrace failure as an integral part of the learning process. The goal is to shorten the feedback loop between action and insight.

Grit & Resilience

“Perseverance in the face of adversity.”

We recognize that the startup journey is fraught with challenges. Founders need to persist through obstacles, maintain focus, and continue pushing toward their goals despite setbacks.

Speed & Agility

“Adapt swiftly to stay ahead.”

In a constantly changing market, the ability to move quickly and pivot when necessary is vital.

Ownership & Accountability

“Your startup, your responsibility.”

We foster a culture where individuals and teams take full responsibility for their actions, decisions, and outcomes.

At Tatu Collective, we are consistently constructing the titans of tomorrow, one audacious idea at a time.

Our Goals

Why We Exist ?

Tatu Collective is designed with two core goals in mind.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Unicorns

Investing in early-stage, tech-enabled startups by providing them with highly curated and dedicated attention they need to grow, refine their products, and pave the way for scale to unicorn status.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Unicorns

Investing in early-stage, tech-enabled startups by providing them with highly curated and dedicated attention they need to grow, refine their products, and pave the way for scale to unicorn status.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Unicorns

Investing in early-stage, tech-enabled startups by providing them with highly curated and dedicated attention they need to grow, refine their products, and pave the way for scale to unicorn status.

Building a Self-Sustaining Investment Ecosystem

Building a self-sustaining, locally-driven ecosystem where early investments fuel startups, whose returns reinvest into the next generation, strengthening the local startup landscape long term.

Building a Self-Sustaining Investment Ecosystem

Building a self-sustaining, locally-driven ecosystem where early investments fuel startups, whose returns reinvest into the next generation, strengthening the local startup landscape long term.

Building a Self-Sustaining Investment Ecosystem

Building a self-sustaining, locally-driven ecosystem where early investments fuel startups, whose returns reinvest into the next generation, strengthening the local startup landscape long term.

Get in touch with us today!

Ready to take your startup to the next level or become part of our investor collective?

Message us

Message us using our online chat system for quick and efficient support.

hello@tatucollective.com

Message us

Message us using our online chat system for quick and efficient support.

hello@tatucollective.com

Message us

Message us using our online chat system for quick and efficient support.

hello@tatucollective.com

Address

We'd be delighted to welcome you to our Head Office.

4 Norfolks Gardens, Kampala

Address

We'd be delighted to welcome you to our Head Office.

4 Norfolks Gardens, Kampala

Address

We'd be delighted to welcome you to our Head Office.

4 Norfolks Gardens, Kampala

Feel free to send our friendly team a message

Message us using our online chat system for quick and efficient support.

Your Questions, Our Answers

Discover speedy responses to often posed inquiries about Tatu. Got a query you don't see covered?

Who is eligible to apply to Tatu Collective?

We're open to early-stage, tech-enabled startups that have at least a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) ready.

What is the duration of the incubator program?

The program lasts for 3 months, during which startups receive highly curated support, mentorship, and access to funding.

Is Tatu Collective limited to Ugandan startups?

We are open to other East African startups willing to relocate to our hub for the duration of the program.

How can I apply?

Startups can apply through our online application form available on the website.

What is the selection process like?

Once you apply, our team will review your application based on key criteria such as product readiness, team composition, and market potential.

How much funding do startups receive?

Startups typically receive between $10,000 and $25,000 in funding through a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity).