What Enpact does

Enpact is a Berlin-headquartered non-profit organization (registered as enpact e.V. and, since 2023, enpact Stiftung, a charitable foundation under German civil law) founded in 2013 to support early-stage entrepreneurship in emerging and developing markets. Its core offering is a portfolio of programs rather than a unified technology product: Early-Stage Development Programs (9–12 months of financial support, mentoring, business training and market access), supplemented by regional initiatives such as MADE in Egypt (with GIZ), doroob in Egypt (with Drosos), FEMEIE in Moldova, Berlin Landing Pad, and the cross-border AfricaBerlin and AsiaBerlin Networks. Knowledge products include the Startup Friendliness Index (covering 92 cities with 80 indicators) and the empower Magazine; the Direct Response Fund provides crisis-relief grants to affected entrepreneurs. Enpact does not build proprietary technology; its "platform" is operational — a curated mentor network of 1,100+ experts, a beneficiary base of 3,200+ supported businesses, and a portfolio of delegation trips, summits (AsiaBerlin Summit with 1,500+ attendees), hackathons, and workshops delivered across 30+ countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

The organization is funded almost entirely by institutional grants from German and European public and philanthropic sources — including BMZ (via GIZ), the EU European Regional Development Fund, the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, the Drosos Foundation, the BMW Foundation, and Siemens Stiftung — with the Direct Response Fund adding a tax-deductible donation channel. There are no priced services; all programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, so the relevant "revenue mechanics" are donor diversification and multi-year grant agreement renewal rather than pricing or sales. Governance is handled by an Executive Board co-chaired by Matthias Treutwein and Dr. Sebastian Rubatscher, with a Foundation Board chaired by Heino von Meyer. The team of 20+ is distributed across program geographies, with over half of team members working in their home countries. Cumulative reported impact includes €7M+ paid directly to entrepreneurs, 15,000+ jobs created, and a 92.13% business-survival rate among crisis-relief program participants since 2020.

Name

Enpact

Legal name

enpact e.V.

Website

https://enpact.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Enpact is a Berlin-based non-profit (e.V. and Stiftung) founded in 2013 that delivers mentoring, direct financial support and ecosystem programs to early-stage entrepreneurs across 30+ countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America, funded primarily by German and European institutional donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Entrepreneurship Support Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA), Mentoring, Coaching, Alumni Networking & Peer Support Platforms (EDAFAMAN)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship mentoring programs
• Startup ecosystem development
• Entrepreneur capacity building
• Crisis relief funding
• International delegation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Enpact operates primarily through grants from institutional donors including BMZ, GIZ, EU European Regional Development Fund, and foundations such as Drosos Foundation, BMW Foundation, and Siemens Stiftung.
2. Direct Response Fund (Donations): Charitable foundation accepting donations to support entrepreneurs affected by crises. All contributions are tax-deductible in Germany. The fund aims to provide direct, immediate financial support with up to 80% of program funding going directly to entrepreneurs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Enpact is a Berlin-headquartered non-profit organization that delivers entrepreneur support programs combining direct financial grants, one-on-one mentoring with international experts, business development training, and international market access through delegation trips. Its core offering is a portfolio of cohort-based programs (typically 9–12 months) serving early-stage entrepreneurs and small businesses across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, complemented by crisis relief grants, ecosystem network-building initiatives, and ecosystem research.

Product overview

Enpact is a Berlin-headquartered non-profit organization offering a portfolio of entrepreneur support programs rather than a unified software product. The core offering consists of Early-Stage Development Programs providing financial support, mentoring, business training, and network access over 9-12 months. This platform is complemented by specialized sub-products: crisis relief programs (FEMEIE), internationalization networks (AfricaBerlin Network, AsiaBerlin Network), Berlin market entry support (Berlin Landing Pad), mentorship programs (epMentoring), and innovation accelerators (Future City Accelerator, Future City Hub). Research and knowledge products include the Startup Friendliness Index (SFI) measuring ecosystems across 92 cities, and the empower Magazine. The Direct Response Fund enables charitable contributions to support entrepreneurs in crises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early-Stage Development Programs Cohort-based 9-12 month programs providing financial support, capacity-building, dedicated mentoring, business development training, and network access for early-stage entrepreneurs and small businesses across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

Quantifiable outcome

• €7M+ direct support paid to entrepreneurs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GIZ EgyptcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for MADE program (Manufacturing Advancement and Development in Egypt) supporting university students and recent graduates with innovative industrial ideas. GIZ provides institutional support and funding for entrepreneurship development programs in Egypt.
• Berlin Partner for Business and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical support partner for AfricaBerlin Network and Berlin Landing Pad programs. Provides connection to Berlin's business ecosystem and startup support infrastructure.
• Siemens StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for epMentoring program implemented in cooperation with empowering people. Network (epN). Supports entrepreneurs through one-on-one mentorship with seasoned founders and tech professionals.
• SparkassenstiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman organization with over 200 years of history in microfinancing. Collaborated on Founders Scholarships program and Beyond COVID-19 Crisis Hackathon in Ghana.
• Impact HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of innovation centers for entrepreneurs; partner in various ecosystem development initiatives.
• betahausminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin-based coworking and innovation space partner for Berlin Landing Pad program supporting international startups.
• Factory BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin startup campus partner providing workspace and community connections for international entrepreneurs.
• AsiaBerlin Forum e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization managing AsiaBerlin Network connecting Asian and Berlin startup ecosystems. Hosts annual AsiaBerlin Summit with 1500+ attendees.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ashoka: Global network supporting social entrepreneurs through fellowships, mentoring, and ecosystem development. Comparable in mission to empower systems-changing entrepreneurs, multi-geography footprint, and emphasis on capacity-building over direct venture investment.
• Endeavor: Global high-impact entrepreneur support organization operating in 40+ markets with mentoring, network access, and ecosystem-building programs. Directly comparable in focus on scaling entrepreneurs through mentoring and international networks, with similar multi-country footprint.
• Make-IT in Africa: GIZ-promoted initiative supporting digital entrepreneurship in Africa with mentoring, acceleration, and ecosystem programs. Highly comparable in geographic focus (Africa), program structure (acceleration + mentoring), and funder ecosystem (GIZ).
• Startupbootcamp: Global accelerator network running industry-focused programs in multiple geographies with mentoring and corporate partnerships. Comparable in accelerator program structure, mentoring-heavy model, and multi-country program delivery.
• Impact Hub: Global network of innovation centers and incubators supporting entrepreneurs across emerging markets. Highly comparable as both organizations run ecosystem development programs, mentoring, and capacity-building for entrepreneurs in similar geographies. Impact Hub is also listed as an Enpact partner.
• Tony Elumelu Foundation: Africa-focused entrepreneurship support organization running the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme with mentoring, training, and seed capital for African entrepreneurs. Highly comparable in mission, program structure (mentoring + capital + training), and target beneficiary profile across African geographies.
• Sparkassenstiftung für internationale Kooperation: German foundation running financial inclusion and entrepreneurship programs internationally, including microfinance and capacity-building. Listed as an Enpact partner on Founders Scholarships and COVID-19 hackathons; comparable in mandate and geographic focus.
• Seedstars: Swiss-based organization running accelerator programs, competitions, and capacity-building for entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa, Asia, LATAM, and MENA. Comparable in emerging-market focus, accelerator model, and cross-border program delivery.
• MassChallenge: Global accelerator network running equity-free programs for early-stage startups with mentoring and corporate partnerships. Comparable in accelerator model, equity-free support, and emphasis on mentoring networks for early-stage founders.

Broad incumbents

• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): German federal enterprise supporting international development cooperation across 120+ countries. Enpact is a sub-implementing partner of GIZ on multiple programs (e.g., MADE Egypt). GIZ is both a major funder and a much broader incumbent delivering comparable entrepreneur-support mandates.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/enpact_startup
• Facebookfacebook.com/enpact
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enpact-e-v-
• Instagraminstagram.com/enpactorg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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