FasterCapital’s LaunchUp program has welcomed Vumah Labs, a deep-tech innovation lab based in Kenya that specializes in blockchain, privacy-first AI, and Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technologies.
Vumah Labs is a deeptech innovation lab based in Nairobi that was founded in 2023 and changed its name in 2025. Its mission is to create privacy-first AI, blockchain, and Zero-Knowledge Proof solutions. The company’s main goals are to improve civic transparency throughout Africa, secure legal and health data, and fight false information. Vumah Labs creates moral, scalable systems that rebuild trust in vital industries by fusing state-of-the-art technology with local knowledge.
On the other hand, FasterCapital is an international venture capital firm and online incubator that specializes in co-founding and co-funding creative startups. Its LaunchUp program is intended to provide network support, strategic direction, and mentorship to early-stage startups as they develop scalable solutions.
With the help of FasterCapital’s global reach, experience, and capital-raising support, Vumah Labs has joined LaunchUp to further its mission to combat misinformation, secure legal and health data, and improve civic transparency throughout Africa.
Kweli, an AI-powered deepfake detection platform; ZK Consent & Research Gateway for managing consent for health research in a privacy-compliant manner; Digital Evidence Validator, which guarantees a secure chain-of-custody for legal evidence; and Civic ID & Record Hashing Tool, which ensures verifiable public record integrity, are some of the company’s flagship products.
FasterCapital provides Vumah Labs with access to its vast global network, technical mentorship, and capital-raising expertise through the LaunchUp program. Vumah Labs’ innovation and market fit are confirmed by FasterCapital’s stringent selection process, which guarantees that only high-potential startups enter its portfolio.
Through the partnership, Vumah Labs will be positioned for quick regional scale-up by expediting MVP development, pilot deployments, and SaaS rollout. To fully realize Vumah Labs’ potential as Africa’s leader in digital trust infrastructure, FasterCapital’s funding support and strategic direction are essential.
“Partnering with FasterCapital is a pivotal step in realising our vision of building scalable, ethical systems that protect privacy and secure critical data across Africa. Their expertise and network provide the perfect launchpad to accelerate our solutions from pilot to widespread adoption, ultimately restoring trust in vital sectors like health, legal, and civic institutions,” said Chepkemoi Chepkwony, CEO and founder of Vumah Labs.
