In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Fondigne is positioning itself as a digital bridge connecting project developers, investors, and mentors. In 2025, the startup successfully participated in both Vivatech in France and the Osiane trade show in the Republic of the Congo.

Fondigne, a digital platform created by a Congolese startup of the same name, aims to bridge one of the weakest links in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: access to capital and business guidance. Launched in March 2025 by founder Rama Djuma, the platform seeks to turn innovation into real investment opportunities.

Fondigne connects startups and entrepreneurs seeking funding with investors looking for high-potential ventures, while also offering mentorship from seasoned professionals and former entrepreneurs. Its “Devenir mentor (Become a Mentor)” section invites experienced profiles to support young businesses and contribute to national economic growth.

The platform operates as a marketplace, matching demand from entrepreneurs with supply from investors and mentors. This model helps address the country’s lack of structured networks that connect funding sources with emerging enterprises. In an environment where business incubators and venture capital channels remain limited, Fondigne could play a key role in formalizing fundraising processes, fostering trust, and encouraging investment in local ventures.

Its long-term success will depend on whether it can attract a critical mass of users, secure substantial investment flows, and deliver measurable returns for financiers.

Central Africa’s startup ecosystem remains the least funded on the continent. According to data from Partech Africa, startups in the Democratic Republic of Congo raised only $2 million in 2024 and $1 million in 2023, underscoring the steep challenge Fondigne aims to confront.

Adoni Conrad Quenum