This Kenyan founder built a tool to help startups find funding faster

Finding the right funder can take as much work as building a startup. Founders must sift through funding directories, check eligibility requirements, and answer similar questions across dozens of applications. Duncan Muriithi, a Nairobi-based software engineer and serial founder, wants to cut that work with his latest venture, Startup Map Hub.

Launched in October 2025, Startup Map Hub helps founders find funding opportunities, check their eligibility, and prepare applications. It has attracted 2,415 registered founders, with at least 35 paying…