Pangea Accelerator launches funding program in a bid to scale-up start-ups in East Africa Shares Pangea Accelerator, a Norwegian-based investment platform operating in East Africa, has rolled out a scale-up program to support start-ups and grow them. The aim of the Accelerator program is to gain access to the capital they need to accelerate their enterprises. The program also seeks to help bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and investors, and provide them with the skills they need to take their start-ups to the next level. The program is looking for the best start-ups in different sectors of the economy. After application, the applicants will be vetted and chosen start-ups will receive access to private funding between Ksh. 53,400,000 – Ksh. 320,400,000 ($0.5 – 3 million). In addition, they will receive tailored coaching sessions to suit their specific business requirements and optimal matching of investors to fund their businesses. Moreover, the start-ups will have the chance to tap into the vast networks that Pangea Accelerator has.