Sunbirds Investment Readiness Program

by SUNBIRDS PROGRAM

Sunbirds Investment Readiness Program

Sunbirds Investment Readiness Program Welcome to the Stage 1 application for the Sunbirds ESIRP 2026 cohort. This application is designed to help us learn more about your business, your team, your market, and your growth journey. Please provide accurate and complete information to help us understand your business and assess its fit for the

Application deadline: Oct 01, 2027

Your contact details

Full name *

Email *

Phone number

Company / legal name *

RDB TIN number *

Year founded / date of incorporation *

Sector or sub-sector *

Founder(s) full name(s) and role(s) *

Primary contact name *

email *

phone number *

Company website

social media handles

Do you keep basic bookkeeping or financial records, even if informal or disorganised? If Yes briefly describe your current record-keeping *

Is your business ICT or digital-enabled, and how does it contribute to Rwanda's digital economy strategy? *

Are you within the ICT Chamber's ecosystem (a member, or open to joining)? *

How long has your company been operating, and do you have active revenue or user traction? (State months/years and describe briefly) *

Do you intend to raise early-stage investment within the next 2 years? (Yes/No — IF yes describe your funding goal) *

How does your business model contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or Rwanda's Vision 2050 priorities? *

What problem does your business solve, and for whom? *

Describe your product or service and how it works. *

What is your revenue model? (e.g. subscription, transaction fees, commission) *

What is the estimated size of your target market? *

Who are your main competitors, and what differentiates you from them? *

Which ICT or Fintech sub-sector best describes your business? (e.g. Fintech, InsurTech, Digital Infrastructure, SaaS) *

What specific technology or digital innovation powers your product? *

How does your solution advance financial inclusion or Rwanda's digital economy? *

How many months or years has the business been operating? *

What is your current monthly revenue, if any? *

How many active users or customers do you have? *

What growth have you seen over the past 6-12 months? (Provide key numbers where possible) *

List the founding team members, their roles, and relevant experience. *

What gaps exist in your team's skills or expertise (e.g. financial management, legal, technical)? *

Have you previously raised any funding (grants, loans, angel, VC)? If yes, describe the amount, source, and stage. *

Do you currently have investor-ready financial statements? (Yes/No — If Yes describe your current financial documentation) *

Are you open to working closely with a fractional CFO and financial advisors over 3 months to resolve compliance and financial gaps? *

Yes No

What specific support do you most need to become investment-ready? *

I confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. (Yes/No) *

Yes No

I agree to participate fully in the Sunbirds ESIRP program if selected, including the diagnostic, compliance, and coaching phases. (Yes/No) *

Yes No

I consent to my company's information being shared with RG Partners and the Rwanda ICT Chamber for the purposes of program delivery and evaluation. (Yes/No) *

Yes No

Upload Updated Pitch deck *

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