WHAT WE DO

We are building an ecosystem for equality to

  • Create 1 million meaningful connections by 2035 between people from different worlds
  • Match backers (who provide grants/loans/skills) with women entrepreneurs representing the global majority**Global Majority refers to people who make up approximately 85% of the world's population and are indigenous to the global south, and or, have been routinely racialised as 'ethnic-minorities' (Rosemary Campbell-Stephens).
  • Focus: 2-5 year growth stage for impact-driven for-profits or revenue-generating non-profits

HOW WE WORK

Are you a Founder? See how we can support your growth:

Become a Backer. See how your capital/skills change lives:

Frequently Asked Questions

We believe funding should be fair, transparent, and aligned with success. That's why our fee structure is performance-based (to cover our operational costs as a non-profit).

Every campaign starts with a 1% commitment fee from the founder. With each successful campaign, Vukara receives a 7-8% contribution (based on campaign size) to sustain our platform and activities. We only receive support when you succeed!

We currently do not charge any fees for skill-based funding. This means founders can raise skills to grow their business and backers can directly support their favorite entrepreneurs. 100% of skill funding goes toward the intended purpose.

Once you have joined our platform as a backer, you will be able to access an overview of your contributions and your founder’s fundraising progress to ensure transparency throughout the campaign trajectory.

We offer multiple ways to financially back founders:

  • Grant Funding: Support a mission you care about without expecting anything back. Your contribution enables founders to achieve their business needs that you can find on each founders' dedicated page.
  • Loan Funding: Act as an investor. By choosing the loan option, you help a founder grow their business and receive your capital back (plus a return) in the future.
  • Flexible Timing: Choose between a quick one-off payment or a sustained monthly commitment to help founders plan for the long term.

Funding in time allows you to support a project by contributing your professional skills and expertise instead of capital. This is ideal for supporters who want to play a hands-on role in a founder's success.

  • Skill-Based Support: Offer your specific talents—such as web design, marketing, legal advice, or project management—to help a founder overcome a hurdle that would otherwise cost them significant capital.
  • Flexible Commitment: You can choose to help with a one-off task (like reviewing a contract) or commit to a long-term partnership (like managing social media for a set period).
  • Mutual Growth: While the founder gets the help they need, you get the opportunity to build your portfolio, network with innovators, and see the direct impact of your expertise in real-time.
  • We're building toward optional paid certifications where validated completed skills certificates support backers in increased employability and provide recognized proof of achievement and skill building in practice. These certifications will be affordable and optional, ensuring access remains open while offering professional credibility for those who want it.