A strong, well-crafted business plan, strategic investor relationships, and effective fundraising strategies remain the backbone of any successful enterprise.
While passion and ideas set the foundation, it is structure, clarity, and financial discipline that attract the resources needed to grow.
Many visionaries, especially in developing markets, struggle not because of a lack of innovation, but because they cannot present their ideas in a format that resonates with funders and partners.
One entrepreneur changing this narrative is Stella Nthuni, the founder of Scale Nest Ltd, a business and fundraising advisory company registered in England and Wales and operational in Kenya.
With a sharp focus on helping SMEs, NGOs, and startups become investor-ready, Stella is equipping organizations with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive economic environment.
Through Scale Nest, Stella provides a range of services including business plan development, grant proposal writing, fundraising support, pitch deck creation, and overall strategy formulation.
Her mission is clear: to turn great ideas into structured, fundable businesses that can scale and create lasting impact.
What makes Stella stand out is her deep understanding of both local and international funding ecosystems. She doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions.
Instead, she walks with each client through their journey, offering tailored support based on the nature of the organization, its vision, and the funding landscape it operates in.
Clients credit her with helping them unlock opportunities they previously thought were out of reach basing from winning competitive grants to attracting investor interest in crowded markets.
Whether it’s a community-based organization seeking donor funding or a social enterprise preparing for an accelerator pitch, Stella ensures that each proposal is compelling, data-driven, and aligned with funders’ expectations.
Beyond technical support, Stella brings empathy and mentorship into the process. Having walked the entrepreneurial path herself, she understands the frustrations that come with chasing funding, facing rejection, and balancing purpose with profit.
Importantly, Scale Nest is more than a consultancy. It is a catalyst for capacity-building, growth, and sustainability. Under Stella’s leadership, the company has built a wide network of collaborators, including development agencies, accelerators, and investors, which clients can tap into for funding and partnerships.
As more African entrepreneurs seek to scale their ideas and attract capital, Stella’s work is becoming increasingly vital. She represents a growing movement of professionals who understand that structure, preparation, and strategy are as important as vision.
If you are looking for support to develop a detailed and compelling business plan or grant proposal for fundraising or investor readiness, Stella Nthuni and her team at Scale Nest Ltd can be reached via email at stella@scale-nest.com / info@scale-nest.com
You can also learn more about their services by visiting www.scale-nest.com
The company is registered in England and Wales and operates globally, with a strong presence in Kenya.
To get in touch directly, call +44 7577 727940 (UK) or +254 790 558 330 (Kenya).
