Who we are
Kinvest Impact Foundation ignites hope and opportunity in rural African communities by providing clean water, electricity, transportation, and entrepreneurial leadership training. These essential services create thriving marketplaces that foster economic growth and resilience, benefiting entrepreneurs and the entire community.
We are a team united by a passion for rural Africa with diverse expertise in finance, business, and international non-profits. Founded in January 2020, we introduce transformative solutions to address systemic challenges.
Why Rural East Africa
Rural East African communities face systemic challenges: 550 million people lack safe water access, 600 million live without electricity, and over 1 billion live over two kilometers from main roads. We believe the opportunity exists to catalyze rural economies into spaces where communities thrive and entrepreneurship flourishes.
Why Rwanda
Rwanda's future is promising with a rapidly growing economy. Despite increasing urbanization, 80% of the population lives in underdeveloped rural areas, offering a chance to incubate entrepreneurship to enhance local villages, transforming them into thriving communities.
Why Nyagatare District
Nyagatare District, located in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, is brimming with growing market demand and entrepreneurial activity. Despite infrastructure progress, 85% of households lack electricity, and 91% walk over 30 minutes for water. In this district, we have launched four market hubs, leveraging local potential and partnerships for economic growth.
Our Leadership Team
Tessa Soni
Managing Director
Rwanda Office
Lily Kwok
Sr. Director of Operations
Canadian Office
Sylvain Bikorimana
Sr. Operations & Finance Manager
Rwanda Office
Board Members
Ray Sawatsky
Reg Allatt
Michael Van Pelt
Kinvest Venture Partners
Kinvest Impact Foundation works in collaboration with Kinvest Venture Partners, an impact investment company that invests in agribusiness farms near marketplace communities. By combining development in marketplaces with commercial farms, we help foster a complete economic system where value is created, jobs and wages grow, and money is recirculated into the local economy.