Four New Companies Graduate from La Turbine’s Acceleration Program

La Turbine, the ENL Group’s startup incubator and accelerator, has announced the graduation of four new companies from its acceleration program. comUnity, Koud’min, Fouraz, and Lwé Li received their certificates on August 29, 2024, at the new La Turbine building in Les Kocottes, St-Pierre.

These companies have successfully completed the La Turbine acceleration program and are now ready to continue their development. They participated in Test Drive 9 in 2022, a program designed to assess their potential, and benefited from personalized support to structure and consolidate their entrepreneurial projects.

comUnity: Connecting Businesses and Freelancers

comUnity is an online platform that facilitates connections between businesses and freelancers in the fields of communications, digital marketing, and web development. This platform allows businesses to easily find quality services, while freelancers have a showcase to offer their skills.

“The support of La Turbine has been crucial for comUnity. The program allowed us to find a business model that meets the needs of freelancers and small businesses in Mauritius, while strengthening our value proposition. With the resources and network provided by La Turbine, we were able to attract more users and prepare for expansion beyond Mauritius.” – Naresh and Kamlesh Roodur, co-founders of comUnity

Fouraz: Sustainable Solutions for Animal Feed

Fouraz offers sustainable solutions for animal feed, focusing on the efficient use of local resources. This company reuses organic materials and puts value on agricultural co-products to offer products that are better in terms of nutrition and sustainability, contributing to the circular economy.

“La Turbine was a real game-changer for Fouraz. The program allowed us to accelerate from ideation to concrete realization of our idea and laid the solid foundations of our start-up. Thanks to access to a network of investors and structured support, we were able to evolve much faster than we would have done on our own.” – Areeb Bundhoo, founder of Fouraz

Koud’min: Home Help for the Elderly

Koud’min is an agency that specializes in placing home help for the elderly. By offering services adapted to the specific needs of families, Koud’min strives to relieve those who must manage the care of their loved ones while balancing their other responsibilities.

“Without La Turbine, Koud’min would not exist. With their support, we were able to overcome challenges that we could never have overcome on our own, including time management and creating a viable business model. La Turbine believed in our project from the start and supported us every step of the way, offering us valuable resources and a support network.” – Martine Lajoie, founder of Koud’min

Lwé Li: Peer-to-Peer Rental Platform

Lwé Li is a peer-to-peer rental platform that allows Mauritians to offer and rent a wide range of objects and equipment. This initiative promotes a more sustainable lifestyle by encouraging reuse and sharing, while providing an economical alternative to buying.

“Participating in the La Turbine program was a transformative experience for Lwé Li. The support enabled me not only to continuously optimize our product but also to establish strategic partnerships which are essential for our growth. Thanks to La Turbine, we were able to expand our horizons and prepare ourselves to evolve on a larger scale.” – Leithycia Deschézeaux, founder of Lwé Li

New Building for La Turbine

La Turbine has also announced that it is moving to its new premises in Kocottes, Saint Pierre. This new framework represents a space dedicated to innovation where La Turbine will be able to welcome new businesses, organize events, and hold workshops in an environment conducive to creativity and collaboration.

“La Turbine is proud to see these new businesses succeed and evolve in their entrepreneurial journey. By offering a dynamic environment and tailored support, La Turbine supports entrepreneurs to achieve their projects, thus contributing to the development of a robust and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in Mauritius. Our new office in Kocottes symbolizes our commitment to providing a stimulating environment conducive to innovation.”