Ariya is at work to empower the future of entrepreneurship. Before becoming a Director at Engenesis Ventures, he built 4 companies over 8 years, including one awarded Fastest Growing Company Asia-Pacific (Business Excellence Awards 2014) and another growing into a 55+ person company in under 2 years. He thrives on materialising ideas into real businesses.
He works with visionaries and innovators to create tech-based companies that serve the world. Through state-of-the-art technology builds, access to investor networks and leading growth strategies, he works to bring new technology ventures to the market faster, leaner and with less risk.


Ariya Chittasy
Director at Engenesis Ventures, International Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Business Tech-Innovation & Startup Advisor
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VIEW ALL UPDATESAriya Chittasy
08:59 Apr 28, 2023
Great resources for startups based in Kenya:
https://tracxn.com/d/investor-lists/Venture-Capital-Funds-in-Kenya
https://www.starterstory.com/kenya-vc-firms
https://www.invc.news/top-venture-capital-firms-in-kenya/
Ariya Chittasy
19:40 Apr 20, 2023
It was hearing statements like this from various VC's that influenced our decision to develop ourselves as a Venture Builder.
This is an excerpt from a panel discussion with Craig Blair, founder of AirTree Ventures.
"What can we add over and above capital?
You know, if all of us had just added capital, then we probably wouldn't have a job.
So we need to think about what else do you contribute and how do you differentiate yourself in a world where good founders have choices.
And I think, yeah, I think you'll see different models emerging.
For us, it's all about service layers of building up recruitment and people functions that help people build teams on the ground.
We will need marketing and PR functions. You know, there's not saying this is the right model, but that's our model.
But you'll see this services layer going much deeper than you have in the past."
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxUpUyLnJZJ7nMYoPmVgv9hwMzXJUB9DR5
Ariya Chittasy
09:57 Apr 20, 2023
Hi Founders,
Here is a great summary of the VC landscape globally.
Highly recommended read so you can build an Authentic Awareness about what is happening in the industry at a wide scale.
https://dealroom.co/guides/global-venture-capital-monitor

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