Question 1

What is Jahazi?

Accepted Answer

A network of founders, operators and investors building Africa’s real economy.

Question 2

How do I join?

Accepted Answer

Add your email in the Join section. The city, grants and apprenticeships each have their own application.

Question 3

Is Jahazi only in Kenya?

Accepted Answer

We are based in Nairobi and focused on Africa. Anyone building here can join.

Question 4

What is the Jahazi city?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks every year when members live and work in one place. The first is in Nairobi, 3 to 26 April 2027.

Question 5

Who can apply for the city?

Accepted Answer

Early-stage founders, experienced operators and capital allocators, about a third each.

Question 6

I invest. What would you expect from me?

Accepted Answer

Stay long enough to work with founders, not just for a talk or a dinner.

Question 7

How are residents chosen?

Accepted Answer

Someone on the team reads every application. We don’t filter by school, employer or follower count.

Question 8

What does the city cost?

Accepted Answer

We will share pricing closer to the date. We don’t want cost to stop a good founder from coming.

Question 9

Can I sponsor places or grants?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Write to hey@jahazi.city.

The Jahazi city.