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Since 2025, Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab has backed 3 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds totaling $1.5M, most heavily in Kenya and Logistics & Supply Chain.
Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab is an accelerator program operated by Morgan Stanley that supports early stage technology and technology enabled startups led by underrepresented founders. The lab is part of Morgan Stanley’s broader Inclusive and Sustainable Ventures initiatives and runs structured cohorts that combine capital with intensive programming and mentorship. In Africa, Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab has invested in early stage companies at the pre seed and venture stages. Based on available funding data, the lab has backed three startups in East Africa, RideLink in Uganda, and Zuri Health and BuuPass in Kenya. These investments span logistics and supply chain, health tech, and travel and mobility, reflecting a focus on technology solutions that improve access, efficiency, and connectivity. The program typically provides equity funding alongside a curated curriculum, mentorship from Morgan Stanley professionals, networking opportunities, and access to office space for the duration of the lab. It aims to help diverse founders scale their businesses, strengthen their operational foundations, and connect with investors and corporate partners, while advancing more inclusive and sustainable innovation globally.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab has backed 3 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $1.5M since 2025.
Mostly Venture Round: 2 of its 3 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Pre-Seed (1).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Logistics & Supply Chain (1), Health Tech (1), Travel & Mobility (1).
Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab most often shares rounds with Digital Africa (AFD) (1 shared deal), Orbit Ventures (1 shared deal), Expert Dojo (1 shared deal).
Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab is an accelerator program run by Morgan Stanley that supports early stage technology and technology enabled startups led by underrepresented founders. It combines equity investment with structured programming, mentorship, and access to Morgan Stanley’s network.
Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab has backed three companies in East Africa, including RideLink in Uganda and Zuri Health and BuuPass in Kenya. These startups operate in logistics and supply chain, health tech, and travel and mobility.