From E27, an Asian tech media platform.

Nest, Hong Kong’s only private, full-service startup incubator, is growing its network to the African continent by opening an office in Nairobi.

Nest is the first Hong Kong-based venture capital firm to establish itself in Africa and will be working to foster the region’s top entrepreneurial talent.

Through sharing knowledge and experience, providing access to funding and making introductions to successful entrepreneurs, Nest supports startups on their path to success and enables them to scale rapidly.

Located at Kenya’s largest co-working space, Nairobi Garage, Nest Nairobi is headed by managing partner Aaron Fu who previously worked as regional digital strategy lead for Africa at Standard Chartered Bank. There he spearheaded the bank’s digital sales framework across the continent and oversaw the delivery of multi-market digital security projects and mobile activation strategies.

Having pioneered the eco-system in Hong Kong, Nest will continue to invigorate and champion entrepreneurship in centers of innovation across the world. The office in Nairobi will act as a launchpad for Africa and startups from across the continent will be encouraged to apply for funding and support.

Fu’s primary focus will be to connect the region’s most promising entrepreneurs with Nest’s proven startup eco-system through the pillars of marketing, strategy, funding and network.

Read more at E27.