Google for Startups

Google for Startups is an initiative launched in 2011 that focuses on supporting startups globally by providing access to Google's products, connections, and best practices. The program partners with over fifty leading startup organizations to foster entrepreneurial ecosystems in more than 135 countries. It offers various resources, including financial support and exclusive programming, to help these partners and their startups thrive. Central to this initiative are six Google for Startups Campuses located in London, Tel Aviv, Seoul, Madrid, São Paulo, and Warsaw. These Campuses serve as collaborative spaces where startup founders can access mentorship, educational resources, and networking opportunities within their local communities. Startups benefit from free workspaces, community events, and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs, all aimed at nurturing their growth and innovation across diverse sectors such as healthcare, retail, finance, and technology.

Sundar Pichai

CEO, Google

Past deals in SME

Revisior

Grant in 2024
Revisior is a technology company specializing in Customer Experience Management (CEM) software. It provides a cloud-based platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to collect, analyze, and act on customer feedback. The platform uses semantic analytics and AI-powered recommendations to help businesses optimize marketing budgets, recover lost customers, and enhance customer lifetime value. By improving service quality, Revisior assists businesses in building a positive brand reputation.

Supersourcing

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Supersourcing is a hiring platform designed to assist startups and enterprises in recruiting high-quality software developers more efficiently. Recognizing the challenges faced by funded startups and larger companies in attracting top engineering talent, Supersourcing streamlines the hiring process by curating a marketplace of mature, verified IT agencies with specialized expertise. The platform evaluates profiles from its talent pool, shortlisting candidates based on their experience, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. By focusing on quality and speed, Supersourcing enables businesses to find the right tech partners quickly, addressing the limitations of traditional outsourcing methods. With plans to expand services to larger corporations, Supersourcing aims to establish itself as a trusted resource for companies seeking cost-effective and reliable IT solutions.

boosst

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Boosst is an innovative platform focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), particularly in the e-commerce sector. By leveraging technology, Boosst simplifies various aspects of the acquisition process, such as valuation, due diligence, financing, and deal sourcing. The platform aims to address the significant asset transition occurring as a large number of baby boomers retire, estimated at $10 trillion. It provides e-commerce entrepreneurs with the tools to integrate financial applications, enabling them to obtain accurate and continuous valuation and profit metrics. Boosst operates from locations in Tel Aviv and New York and is supported by Techstars NYC and Zep Fund.

Unlyme

Grant in 2024
Unlyme is an all-in-one platform for doing business everywhere you are. Apps and services, distributed teamwork, all integrated and powered by AI

ChatBots Africa

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ChatBots Africa operates a multi-channel bot platform that empowers small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to automate and streamline their business processes. The platform enables SMEs to employ AI chatbots on popular communication channels like WhatsApp, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales, leads, or bookings.

Izifin

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
IziFin is a developer of a configurable Embedded Intelligence Operating System designed to provide flexible and affordable Embedded Banking solutions to a diverse range of companies, regardless of size or sector. The platform integrates artificial intelligence, allowing clients to effectively leverage their business data through simple API integration. This approach eliminates the complexity, high costs, and lengthy timelines often associated with traditional banking products. By focusing on ease of use and efficiency, IziFin enables organizations to access and utilize their business software seamlessly.

BezoMoney

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
BezoMoney is a digital savings platform based in Accra, Ghana, aimed at assisting low-income earners in effective saving. It offers both personal and group e-wallets, enabling users to save individually or collaboratively through group savings initiatives. The platform includes a mobile application with features that promote financial discipline, such as a personal wallet with a locking mechanism that encourages users to save over time. Additionally, BezoMoney employs a machine learning model that rewards consistent saving behavior with points, which can be redeemed for discounts, property acquisition, and investment opportunities. By enhancing users' creditworthiness and providing access to bulk capital through group savings, BezoMoney strives to foster financial independence among the unbanked and young people, ensuring transparency, accountability, and security in all transactions.

Evolve Credit

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Evolve Credit Limited operates a platform designed to enhance financial accessibility and transparency for consumers in Africa. Established in 2020 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, the company enables users to compare a variety of loan products, including personal loans and business loans, based on price, interest rates, and terms. Its platform also features expert reviews and personalized recommendations, helping users select the most suitable financial options for their needs. In addition to serving individuals, Evolve Credit provides solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, addressing a broad spectrum of lending requirements. The company's goal is to streamline the loan application process while promoting inclusivity in financial services.

EzyAgric

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
EzyAgric is an ag-tech company focused on enhancing agricultural productivity and efficiency in Uganda. It operates a digital platform that serves as a marketplace for agricultural products and services, offering farmers access to genuine agro-inputs and valuable resources. Through the EzyAgric mobile and web app, users can obtain infographic extension advisory content, GPS garden mapping, and farm records management. The platform also facilitates connections to profitable markets and provides financial services. By digitizing the agricultural value chain, EzyAgric empowers farmers and agribusinesses to make informed decisions, optimize resource mobilization, and improve overall crop yield.

glocali.se

Grant in 2023
Glocali.se helps to expand businesses reach by 100x

GoBeba

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
GoBEBA is a quick-commerce retailer specializing in essential household goods and groceries, including bulk utilities such as LPG gas and drinking water. The company operates a network of micro-fulfillment centers, also known as dark stores, which facilitate rapid order fulfillment. GoBEBA offers a multi-channel ordering system supported by an AI-driven logistics and inventory management platform, enabling delivery within 30 minutes for daily essentials. Its business model connects local merchants with consumers and logistics providers through a curated digital marketplace, providing a wide range of services such as grocery shopping, food delivery, and access to essential commodities at competitive prices.

Jem

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
SmartWage Pty Ltd. is a financial technology company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that provides innovative payday solutions aimed at enhancing financial wellness for employees. Founded in 2019, SmartWage offers services that allow employees to track their earnings and access their earned salaries on demand. The company also provides salary-packaging administration services to both employers and employees, making it one of the most affordable and accessible options in the South African market. Through its offerings, SmartWage seeks to improve the overall financial well-being of individuals by enabling timely access to earned wages.

Kola Market

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Kola Market specializes in providing small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) with advanced inventory management and sales solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence and digital tools. The company's platform is designed to help businesses build and grow profitably by ensuring consistent sales and effective marketing strategies. It generates optimal order levels daily, reduces stocking inefficiencies, and automates the ordering process. This allows retailers to concentrate on sales and enhance their overall revenue. Kola Market's focus on delivering guaranteed sales results positions it as a valuable partner for SMEs seeking to improve their operational efficiency and market presence.

SUITCH SAS

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
SUITCH SAS is a company focused on enhancing financial literacy among youth and facilitating efficient financial transactions through a mobile money platform. By offering mobile payment solutions, SUITCH SAS aims to provide tailored financial products and services that meet the specific needs of young individuals. The platform also enables users to access advantageous deals and discounts at various merchant locations, thereby assisting micro and small enterprises in better managing their finances. Through its innovative approach, SUITCH SAS seeks to empower the younger generation by promoting financial education and digital transaction capabilities.

HeptaPay

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
HeptaPay is a bill payment application focused on the East African region. The company aims to simplify financial transactions by providing an accessible platform for users to manage their bill payments efficiently. In addition to its payment services, HeptaPay develops enterprise software that enhances data analysis for informed decision-making. This platform offers various services, including infrastructure and cloud solutions, big data analytics, and API development, allowing clients to interpret and visualize data effectively. Through its innovative approach, HeptaPay seeks to empower individuals and businesses in East Africa to navigate their financial obligations with ease.

Strella Biotechnology

Series A in 2023
Strella Biotechnology, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that designs and manufactures sensor-based devices aimed at maximizing the freshness of produce throughout the supply chain. Founded in 2018 by Jacob Jordan and Katherine Sizov, the company specializes in ethylene detection technology, which assesses the ripeness of fruit by measuring the ethylene gas emitted during ripening. This innovation helps to optimize the produce supply chain by providing critical data that reduces spoilage and enhances the management of fresh produce. Strella Biotechnology leverages its patented technology to support efficiency and maintain quality in food distribution.

SalonScale

Grant in 2023
SalonScale Technology Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing innovative solutions for hair salons. It has developed a Bluetooth-based scale designed for accurately measuring hair color products. This technology is complemented by a mobile platform that allows salons to manage product usage and costs through a web-based dashboard. SalonScale aims to empower stylists by offering tools that enhance inventory management and cost calculation, enabling salons to differentiate between the costs of hair color and stylist labor. With a rapidly growing user base of over 1,000 salons in North America, SalonScale is committed to supporting the success of hairstylists through its smart technology solutions.

Moves

Grant in 2023
Moves is making gig work better. We're building the largest community of serious gig workers — helping them manage their overhead and keep them on the road. We help maximize the perks of independent and flexible work, while minimizing the headaches and overhead. Moves partners with gig companies to create seamless experiences for gig workers. Our tailored financial services provide instant payouts and cash advances to your workers. Plus, access our proven worker recruitment channels.

Mavity

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mavity is an AI-powered creative collaboration platform that enhances the creative workflow for teams in music, media, and entertainment. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that address the challenges of temporary staffing by allowing creatives to showcase their work and skills through dynamic profiles. This facilitates connections between small and medium-sized businesses and on-demand creative professionals, enabling employers to efficiently find suitable talent based on specific skill sets and budget requirements. Mavity streamlines project requests, automates brief processing, and utilizes AI-driven asset creation, allowing teams to save time, reduce bottlenecks, and produce high-quality, on-brand content at scale.

Snowball Wealth

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Snowball Wealth, Inc. is a financial management platform based in San Mateo, California, that provides tailored guidance for managing student loans and other financial challenges. Established in 2018, the company focuses on helping individuals navigate debt, retirement, and investments through personalized analysis and recommendations. Its mobile app features a community-driven approach that encourages open discussions about debt and financial planning while also offering AI-driven tools to create customized plans for users. By addressing the complexities of student debt and providing insights on refinancing options, Snowball Wealth aims to empower individuals to effectively manage their finances, build generational wealth, and achieve their financial goals.

Almexoft

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Almexoft is a corporation focused on software development and marketing, with a strong emphasis on business process automation and electronic document management. The company offers a range of services including banking solutions, corporate content management systems, cloud solutions, and big data solutions. Almexoft provides comprehensive consulting services aimed at helping clients automate their business operations, modernize their IT infrastructure, and implement innovative business solutions. With its headquarters in Estonia, Almexoft also has a presence in Kazakhstan and Ukraine, catering to a diverse clientele seeking to enhance efficiency and productivity through advanced technology solutions.

Lessonbee

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Lessonbee Inc. is an online learning platform focused on health and wellness education for students in grades K-12. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, the company provides a cloud-based reflective learning system that includes adaptive lessons and a shared content library. This platform allows educators to access current and relevant educational content, manage student assignments, and foster engagement through regular reflection. Lessonbee emphasizes culturally responsive and medically accurate health education, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to promote healthy living. Additionally, it utilizes proprietary analytics to assess student health goals and school climate, recommending tailored content from a diverse library of self-paced classes, adaptive courses, and video-based lessons that align with state and national health education standards. The platform aims to enhance personalized health education and support social-emotional learning for students both at home and in school.

Declarando

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Declarando is a tax consultancy founded in 2016 and headquartered in Spain, specializing in providing digital financial advisory services for the self-employed. The company offers a platform that assists users in managing their accounts, preparing invoices, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations, including IRPF and VAT. By streamlining the tax filing process, Declarando aims to help self-employed individuals avoid unintentional fraud and meet their tax obligations efficiently.

Ajua

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Ajua operates as a social commerce platform designed specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to facilitate customer acquisition and business growth. The company provides an end-to-end platform that enables businesses to create a free online profile, utilize targeted advertising on social media platforms, and accept both offline and online payments securely, without requiring personal banking information. By offering real-time mobile survey capabilities and enabling direct communication between businesses and their customers, Ajua enhances customer engagement and feedback collection. With over 100,000 businesses on its network, Ajua empowers SMEs to strengthen their market presence and improve customer service, ultimately driving decision-making and increasing revenue.

Zanifu

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Zanifu is a regulated financial technology company that focuses on providing inventory financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company’s platform facilitates access to working capital by enabling small retailers to procure inventory from suppliers with the option to pay later. Designed with a mobile-first approach, Zanifu's platform is tailored to function effectively in areas with limited internet connectivity, thereby enhancing efficiency in supply chain operations. By addressing the financing needs of MSMEs, Zanifu plays a crucial role in supporting the consumer goods value chain in the region.

AcademyOcean

Grant in 2022
AcademyOcean is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on automated onboarding and training solutions. The company provides tools that facilitate the onboarding process for new users, enhancing their learning experience through automated training modules. In addition to its onboarding services, AcademyOcean specializes in internet marketing, offering website promotion, online advertising, and search engine optimization. By combining these services, AcademyOcean aims to support small and medium-sized businesses in maximizing their online presence and achieving growth through effective internet marketing strategies.

Built Accounting

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Built Accounting is chartered accountants, financial analysts, developers, and marketers passionate about the prosperity of SMEs in Africa.

Krealogi

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Krealogi is a digital business management platform that supports B2B buyers, including brands, retailers, and hospitality businesses, in sourcing from Indonesian Small Micro Industries (SMIs). By providing simple ERP mobile applications, Krealogi enables SMIs to digitize their operations, thereby enhancing their efficiency and reliability as suppliers. The platform facilitates accurate monitoring of production, transaction tracking, and financial reporting, allowing businesses to optimize inventory costs and improve production planning. Additionally, Krealogi leverages data from its applications to curate and allocate orders to SMIs while offering essential financing and raw materials, fostering their growth and development.

Taxumo

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Taxumo is a software-as-a-service company focused on simplifying tax compliance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), freelancers, and self-employed professionals. The company provides an automated tax compliance tool that allows users to compute, file, and pay their business taxes efficiently. With its Bureau of Internal Revenue accreditation, Taxumo offers end-to-end solutions through a mobile-responsive web application, enabling clients to manage their tax obligations accurately and on time without the need for an accountant. By alleviating the complexities of tax compliance, Taxumo allows businesses and professionals to concentrate on their core operations, thus supporting their economic growth.

Much

Grant in 2022
Much is a social banking platform based in New York that empowers individuals, particularly millennials and Generation Z, to enhance their financial well-being. The platform facilitates saving, investing, and managing debt, aiming to help users make informed financial decisions. By fostering a community-oriented approach, Much enables its users to take control of their finances, save more effectively, and streamline the research process associated with money management.

Mavity

Grant in 2022
Mavity is an AI-powered creative collaboration platform that enhances the creative workflow for teams in music, media, and entertainment. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that address the challenges of temporary staffing by allowing creatives to showcase their work and skills through dynamic profiles. This facilitates connections between small and medium-sized businesses and on-demand creative professionals, enabling employers to efficiently find suitable talent based on specific skill sets and budget requirements. Mavity streamlines project requests, automates brief processing, and utilizes AI-driven asset creation, allowing teams to save time, reduce bottlenecks, and produce high-quality, on-brand content at scale.

Snowball Wealth

Grant in 2022
Snowball Wealth, Inc. is a financial management platform based in San Mateo, California, that provides tailored guidance for managing student loans and other financial challenges. Established in 2018, the company focuses on helping individuals navigate debt, retirement, and investments through personalized analysis and recommendations. Its mobile app features a community-driven approach that encourages open discussions about debt and financial planning while also offering AI-driven tools to create customized plans for users. By addressing the complexities of student debt and providing insights on refinancing options, Snowball Wealth aims to empower individuals to effectively manage their finances, build generational wealth, and achieve their financial goals.

ONEBIT

Grant in 2022
ONEBIT is a fintech company that helps independent business owners make smarter financial decisions. Its platform provides valuable insights from their sales and expense data.

Ease

Grant in 2022
Ease is building the clinical practice and fintech infrastructure to power the future of private practices. Ease is a corporate card that helps clinician entrepreneurs start, grow, and manage private practices. We provide everything clinicians need to form new tech-enabled businesses, from automating business entities, licensing, credentialing, and banking to customizing practice management workflows that are end-to-end HIPAA-compliant.

Selldone

Grant in 2022
Selldone is a comprehensive, user-friendly business platform that enables individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to establish and manage their online presence, including eCommerce stores, communities, and point-of-sale (ePOS) systems. It operates as a growth facilitator for businesses, offering a cost-effective and flexible solution for those seeking to expand their reach online. The platform provides an ever-evolving suite of e-commerce management tools, including custom automation processes and AI integration, aiming to simplify and democratize business operations globally.

Colosseum

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Provider of e-commerce logistics services intended for businesses with cargo, early delivery, and easy transportation. The company offers services with advanced artificial intelligence technology supporting small and medium-sized sellers and warehouse owners through an operating tool developed in-house based on long-term distribution and logistics experience so goods can be traded fairly and effectively, allowing online sellers to be relieved about their consignments.

Synnefa

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Synnefa specializes in creating an integrated ecosystem of smart agricultural solutions, including Smart Greenhouses and Solar Dryers, that utilize advanced IoT technology. Through its FarmShield™ sensors and FarmCloud™ software, Synnefa enables farmers to optimize their farming practices, effectively doubling their incomes on less land while conserving water and minimizing post-harvest losses. Additionally, the company offers an online farm record-keeping platform that enhances crop farming efficiency by providing real-time insights into irrigation needs and soil conditions. This technology allows farmers to manage their operations remotely via mobile devices, ultimately facilitating access to premium markets and improving overall production.

Higo

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Higo is a developer of payment software aimed at enhancing the procure-to-pay process for B2B companies and their suppliers. The software centralizes invoice receipt, automates the approval workflow, and simplifies payment transactions, thereby streamlining supplier and logistics interactions. By focusing on small and medium-sized businesses, Higo enables these companies to optimize their cash flow and improve operational efficiency. The company's solutions are designed to address the complexities of multi-stakeholder commercial relationships, making financial processes more straightforward and effective.

Pivo

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Pivo is a financial platform designed to support small and medium-sized businesses across Africa by providing access to a comprehensive range of financial services in one location. The platform aims to democratize finance, offering tools specifically tailored for the supply chain sector. By streamlining access to various financial services, Pivo enables its clients to efficiently engage with borderless financial solutions, promoting enhanced operational efficiency and growth opportunities for businesses in the region.

Solutech

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Solutech is software designed for retail and order management companies. empowering both small and large organizations through the creation of efficiencies that result in growth prospects and, as a result, generate employment and enhance living standards.

Spleet

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Spleet is a fintech company that specializes in providing solutions for the rental market. It offers tenant verification and rent collection services for landlords, along with a rent financing option that allows tenants to pay later. Spleet operates a rental home listing platform that focuses on affordable living spaces, featuring fully furnished accommodations with flexible payment and sharing options. In addition to these services, Spleet also provides cleaning and security services, along with other amenities, to facilitate a smooth transition for tenants moving into their new homes while helping homeowners maximize their rental income.

Flex Finance

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Flex Finance is a spend management platform tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises in Africa, addressing the critical issue of financial mismanagement that leads to high business failure rates. Recognizing that 90% of businesses on the continent may not survive past five years due to inadequate financial oversight, Flex provides tools to streamline expense management. The platform features an intuitive user interface that facilitates budgeting, expense tracking, digital requisitions, and bulk payment transfers. By offering these services through both mobile and web applications, Flex empowers businesses to digitize their financial operations, making them more efficient and better equipped to manage their spending in an increasingly digital environment.

Built..africa

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Built.Africa is a provider of comprehensive accounting and financial services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. The company offers a range of solutions, including online accounting software that facilitates business transactions, generates personalized invoices, and produces financial statements. Built.Africa is committed to supporting entrepreneurs by enabling them to manage their finances effectively, track expenses, and monitor due bills, thereby fostering wealth creation and job opportunities within their communities. With a team of chartered accountants, financial analysts, developers, and marketers, the organization strives to enhance the financial prosperity of SMEs across the continent.

Stears

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Stears is a data and intelligence company headquartered in Lagos, Abuja, and London. Founded in 2017 by a group of individuals who met at prominent institutions in the UK, Stears initially began as a media publication known as Stears Business. It has since transformed into a provider of subscription-based data collection tools and insight services designed for businesses and professionals engaged in Africa. The company aims to become the most trusted source of African data and insights, offering comprehensive coverage of finance, economics, and development. By centralizing data from various local and international sources, Stears enables its audience to access in-depth business news analysis and insights from experts across sectors such as banking, consulting, law, academia, government, and civil society.

SHiiP

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
SHiiP provides individuals and small businesses with the best delivery alternatives, cheap shipping, and real-time cost comparison from all major carriers, as well as on-demand tracking, customer shipment notifications, and smooth return handling.

Norebase

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Norebase is a provider of intellectual property services focused on facilitating business growth in Africa. Recognizing the complexities of the African market, the company leverages technology to streamline the process of establishing and scaling businesses across the continent. Norebase offers services that include the setup and registration of trademarks, enabling clients to upload necessary documents and secure a registered company along with a tax identification number efficiently. This approach allows businesses to operate in Africa with reduced hassle and minimal risk, ultimately supporting their expansion into global markets.

CreditAIs

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
CreditAIs specializes in providing innovative credit scoring tools tailored for micro businesses and individuals who do not conform to traditional credit scoring models. By utilizing machine learning, the company develops financial application programming interfaces (APIs) and software applications that deliver predictive insights, facilitating access to credit for underserved borrowers. This approach not only digitizes the credit application process for microlenders but also enhances lending conditions, thereby empowering individuals and small businesses with essential wealth-building resources.

Xente

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Xente is a company that provides a payment platform aimed at simplifying financial transactions for businesses in Africa. By offering smart Visa cards and facilitating e-commerce and cashless transactions, Xente supports a range of payment needs, including mobile, utilities, travel, events, and entertainment. Its neo-bank platform is designed to enhance the digital transformation in East Africa, where many transactions still occur manually. This enables both customers and businesses to engage in reliable and secure transactions from any mobile device, promoting a more efficient and accessible financial ecosystem.

Coreloops

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Gigbridge is a resource management platform for construction contractors to procure, manage and pay their suppliers.

Chezie

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Chezie offers management software specifically designed for employee resource groups, aiming to foster inclusivity within the workplace. The platform provides clients with a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline the tracking of membership, events, budgets, and engagement. By simplifying these processes, Chezie enables organizations to focus on building effective employee resource groups that support individuals from underrepresented communities. The software ultimately aims to enhance diversity and inclusion in the workplace, contributing to improved employee retention and organizational performance.

Homaze.com

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Homaze is a smart and accurate pricing platform for residential remodelers who want to break away from traditional ways of work and systematically grow their business by providing their customers with an exceptional digital engagement process.

Plai

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Plai is a people and performance management software for forward-thinking companies. Align and focus your team with OKRs; Inspire growth with the employee-centered performance/360 reviews; Reward excellence and live company values with public praise; Help your team grow with regular feedback; Get to know your team with meaningful 1:1s; Learn the best practices with tips and templates. Plai works with what you use: Slack, Google, MS. Your team will thank you!

Uelz

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Uelz is a company that specializes in automating and routing payment collection for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by integrating with multiple payment gateways. It offers a billing API designed specifically for recurring revenue businesses, enabling clients to manage payments, subscriptions, and customer information from a centralized platform. Uelz provides cloud-based applications and services that facilitate the recording, control, and analysis of customer and sales data, allowing businesses to streamline their operations and reconcile income efficiently. This comprehensive solution supports SMBs in operating globally while optimizing their online business management.

The Marking App

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
The Marking App provides a data-free application that automatically marks handwritten school assessments while also automating school administration.

Uellbee

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Uellbee is a technology company that specializes in financial wellness, providing a range of services aimed at improving personal finance management. The company offers debt refinancing loans and a proprietary tool called GPS Financiero, which assists users in managing their finances effectively. In addition, Uellbee provides personalized and flexible consumer loans targeted at the middle class, along with access to credit and financial coaching. Their platform also includes savings instruments, enabling individuals to automate their financial management and redesign their approach to consumer credit.

Able Jobs

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Able Jobs is a job preparation and application platform that focuses on providing short-term training programs in sales, support, and marketing. The company aims to assist students in securing employment by offering training that can be completed in as little as five days. Able Jobs facilitates the hiring process for enterprises by allowing them to post job openings and access a pool of trained candidates. Companies only pay Able Jobs after successfully hiring a candidate, with a fee equivalent to one month of the employee's annual salary, typically around $150. In February, Able Jobs reported making 130 job placements, demonstrating its effectiveness in connecting trained freshers with potential employers.

Rupifi

Series A in 2022
Rupifi is a digital B2B platform based in Bengaluru, India, that provides financial solutions tailored for small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020 by Ankit Singh, Anubhav Jain, and Jawaid Iqbal, the company focuses on offering loans, working capital, and payment services that are designed to enhance financial management for businesses. Rupifi utilizes credit scoring to facilitate fast and scalable B2B credit, enabling companies to access flexible payment methods, including a buy now pay later service with automated reconciliations. This approach aims to empower small businesses in managing their finances more effectively.

ImIn

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
ImIn is an employee scheduling and hiring platform that streamlines workforce management for organizations. The application empowers teams by allowing them to select their work schedules, enhancing flexibility and efficiency. Additionally, ImIn provides real-time notifications and digital on-demand staffing technology, facilitating connections between employers and top-tier talent. This modern approach to employment enables businesses to easily manage part-time, seasonal, or long-term staffing needs, ultimately saving time and reducing costs in the hiring process. By offering an organized system for recruitment and scheduling, ImIn supports organizations in optimizing their workforce capabilities.

Cormi.com

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Cormi.com's all-in-one business communication platform enables clients to communicate and collaborate with their deskless employees. They also offer marketing and management, human capital management, mobile learning, and training solutions for companies managing frontline workers. Employees, managers, and community members can easily share ideas with Cormi.com, resulting in a collaborative and transparent work environment.

Fuell

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Fuell Technologies, S.L. is a Madrid-based company that specializes in issuing corporate credit cards and providing expense management software for businesses. Founded in 2019, Fuell's platform integrates a corporate card with expense management tools, allowing companies to manage spending in real-time and set budgets without the need for traditional expense reports. The service includes features such as automatic budget updates, credit increases as businesses grow, and cashbacks on various expenditures, including rideshare, fuel, dining, and recruitment services. This innovative approach aims to streamline financial management, offering businesses greater control over their expenses and enhancing operational efficiency.

Bumpa

Grant in 2021
Bumpa is a company that develops a digital commerce infrastructure platform tailored for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. Its user-friendly mobile application allows small business owners to establish an online presence, showcase their products, and securely process payments. Bumpa also provides tools for recording sales data, issuing professional invoices and receipts, and accessing comprehensive financial reports. By enabling efficient order management and offering essential digital tools, Bumpa seeks to empower African sellers and transform the e-commerce landscape, helping businesses start, manage, and grow successfully from their mobile devices.

Chekkit

Grant in 2021
All-in-one customer interaction software for local businesses.

Bumpa

Grant in 2021
Bumpa is a company that develops a digital commerce infrastructure platform tailored for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. Its user-friendly mobile application allows small business owners to establish an online presence, showcase their products, and securely process payments. Bumpa also provides tools for recording sales data, issuing professional invoices and receipts, and accessing comprehensive financial reports. By enabling efficient order management and offering essential digital tools, Bumpa seeks to empower African sellers and transform the e-commerce landscape, helping businesses start, manage, and grow successfully from their mobile devices.

Finplus Group

Grant in 2021
Finplus Group is a technology company building a new credit & commerce infrastructure for emerging markets. We believe that access to markets & financial services should be a human right, available to everyone, everywhere, who wishes to participate in the modern economy. Our goal is to help close the massive $5.2Tn credit deficit faced by SMEs in developing countries every year. Finplus provides white-label digital finance & vertical ecommerce software to: 1. Enable banks & micro-lenders to lend to SMEs, at scale, across multiple markets 2. Help consumer goods companies to digitise sales end-to-end, effectively turning their supply chain into a demand chain 3. Unlock access to an instant line of credit for tens of millions of SMEs and individuals in emerging markets Finplus software has already processed over $1 Billion in transaction value across 5 emerging markets (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Eswatini, South Africa), enabled more than 3 Million MSMEs & individuals to access credit and saved business customers over 1.2 Million man-hours through automation.

Omie

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Omie is a Brazilian software company founded in 2013, headquartered in São Paulo. It specializes in developing cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's platform integrates business processes by offering tools for accounting and customer relationship management, enabling users to issue fiscal notes, manage receivables, and monitor daily operations effectively. Omie's software is designed to be simple, intuitive, and affordable, fostering a collaborative ecosystem where entrepreneurs and accountants can work together seamlessly to enhance business efficiency.

Workpay

Grant in 2021
Workpay, established in 2017 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in providing cloud-based payroll, benefits, and human resource management software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses in Africa. Its comprehensive solution includes time and attendance tracking, HR and payroll processing, payment and loans processing, and employee self-service management. Workpay empowers businesses to hire both local and remote teams across Africa, ensuring compliance and streamlining processes without the need for local entities.

Pezesha

Grant in 2021
Pezesha is a digital financial marketplace based in Nairobi, Kenya, that connects small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to various financing options, including working capital, float financing, and LPO financing. Founded in 2016, Pezesha aims to enhance access to affordable credit for micro-businesses by leveraging credit and data analytics to link lenders with low-income borrowers. The platform facilitates a shared economy by converging lending and other financial services, thereby enabling underserved SMBs to participate in the formal financial system. Through its innovative approach, Pezesha seeks to empower businesses and improve their growth potential by providing essential financial resources.

Shopa

Grant in 2021
Shopa is a digital platform that connects informal retailers with manufacturers and suppliers to streamline the ordering and delivery process. By digitizing the informal retail supply chain, Shopa facilitates direct access for retailers to source essential goods, thereby enhancing product availability in underprivileged communities. Additionally, the platform offers microcredit options to support informal retailers in managing their business activities effectively. Through these services, Shopa aims to bridge the gap between informal retailers and suppliers, ultimately contributing to the economic empowerment of underserved markets.

WayaMoney

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Wayamoney is a digital banking platform that offers payment and money transfer solutions across Africa. It enables users to send and receive payments quickly and at low rates. The platform supports various services, including utility payments, online purchases such as airline tickets, and cross-border transactions for data and airtime. By facilitating seamless and instant payments, Wayamoney aims to serve an increasingly unbanked population and assist small and medium-sized businesses engaged in trade across the continent, enhancing financial inclusion and simplifying settlements for both individuals and enterprises.

Sumutasu

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Sumutasu, Inc. is an online real estate marketplace based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development and sale of residential properties, providing a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of real estate. Through its AI-driven marketplace, Sumutasu aims to streamline the process for homeowners, offering a range of real estate services that enable clients to complete transactions efficiently and with minimal hassle. The company's mission is to foster a society where individuals can easily make informed decisions about their property investments.

MeetsMore

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
MeetsMore Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops a software platform designed to connect local businesses with clients seeking various services, including photography, party planning, and event management. The company offers an automation platform that streamlines customer acquisition and quotation processing. Users can request quotes by answering a few questions, allowing service providers to propose tailored quotes and engage in real-time conversations with clients. This matchmaking service enhances the efficiency of finding and hiring professionals for face-to-face services.

ErudiFi

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ErudiFi is a technology company dedicated to making education more affordable in Southeast Asia. Operating under the names Danacita in Indonesia and Bukas in the Philippines, ErudiFi provides an education financing platform that assists students in obtaining low-interest educational loans. The platform enables users to apply for loans online, with approval based on factors such as family income, area of study, and academic merit. By streamlining the application process and minimizing documentation requirements, ErudiFi has facilitated funding for thousands of students, thereby enhancing access to education and contributing to long-term societal transformation.

OkCredit

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
OkCredit is a mobile-based financial application designed to streamline credit account management for shop owners and their customers in India. Founded in April 2017 by Gaurav Kumar and Aditya Prasad, the company is headquartered in Faridabad. The application provides merchants with a straightforward and efficient way to track receivables and payables, allowing them to record credit and payment transactions digitally. By digitizing these records, OkCredit helps reduce the reliance on traditional paper account books, simplifying the process of maintaining financial records and improving overall efficiency for businesses operating on a credit basis.

Clip

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Clip is transforming card acceptance in Mexico by providing portable card-reading hardware and a digital payment platform that enables businesses to accept all credit and debit cards, including contactless payments. The company's solutions allow businesses to turn smartphones or tablets into card terminals, facilitating seamless transactions without the need for complicated paperwork or monthly fees. By focusing on empowering Mexican businesses, Clip helps them increase sales and grow by offering a user-friendly application that simplifies payment acceptance. This approach positions Clip as a vital ally for merchants seeking efficient and accessible payment solutions.

Movemeback

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Movemeback is a members-only community dedicated to connecting overseas talent with high-impact opportunities across the African continent. The organization focuses on providing access to senior leadership roles, unique investments, and creative partnerships, while also facilitating talent relocation through internships, secondments, and remote engagements. Movemeback aims to bridge the gap between Africa and the global community, particularly targeting individuals and organizations from the African diaspora. The platform offers a range of resources, including access to corporate, start-up, policy, and social impact events, enabling members to collaborate on private initiatives and share insights related to Africa. Additionally, Movemeback supports the global funding of high-potential projects, empowering professionals, students, and entrepreneurs to contribute to Africa's social and economic development.

Scoodle

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Scoodle Ltd is a London-based company that has developed an application designed to connect students with tutors across various subjects. The platform allows students to pose questions, receive answers from qualified tutors, and subsequently book lessons or join classes. Founded in 2016, Scoodle aims to enhance accessibility to quality education by enabling tutors from different regions, such as an Arabic expert in Egypt, to offer classes to a global audience. Additionally, the content created by tutors on the platform remains available, providing ongoing educational benefits to students even after the classes conclude.

Tendo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Tendo is an online platform based in Accra, Ghana, that facilitates independent reselling by connecting resellers with businesses. Founded in 2019, the company allows individuals to start their own online businesses without the need for upfront capital investment. Tendo sources ready-to-ship products from various suppliers, which are then made available to resellers who can add their profit margins. The platform also provides access to social media tools and enables resellers to list products at wholesale prices, eliminating the challenges of inventory management and transportation. This innovative approach empowers small businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital e-commerce landscape.

Swipe Credit

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Swipe Credit is a provider of an artificial intelligence-powered growth platform designed to assist lenders in enhancing their cash flow and improving the borrower experience. The platform offers a comprehensive solution focused on revenue-accelerating risk and compliance, along with financial inclusion capabilities. By leveraging behavioral intelligence, Swipe Credit enables lenders to gain deeper insights into their customers' profiles, thereby facilitating quicker and more informed decision-making. This approach helps lenders target untapped market segments and provides equitable services to small business borrowers, promoting financial inclusivity and growth within the lending industry.

Seshie

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Seshie Inc. is an online platform that allows users to book both live and virtual team-building activities aimed at enhancing employee morale and fostering company culture. Founded in 2020 and based in Narberth, Pennsylvania, Seshie offers 75-minute live, micro-learning experiences led by experts, focusing on improving interpersonal skills and mental health. The platform facilitates the search and scheduling of various virtual activities, providing organizations with tools to engage their teams effectively.

BizCapital

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
BizCapital is a financial services provider that specializes in offering loans to small and micro businesses that lack access to traditional banking institutions. The company employs a digital evaluation system that quickly analyzes and ranks loan requests, allowing for rapid funding decisions. By leveraging technology, BizCapital streamlines the loan application process, enabling clients to secure the necessary funds to support their business operations efficiently through an online lending platform.

Scoodle

Seed Round in 2021
Scoodle Ltd is a London-based company that has developed an application designed to connect students with tutors across various subjects. The platform allows students to pose questions, receive answers from qualified tutors, and subsequently book lessons or join classes. Founded in 2016, Scoodle aims to enhance accessibility to quality education by enabling tutors from different regions, such as an Arabic expert in Egypt, to offer classes to a global audience. Additionally, the content created by tutors on the platform remains available, providing ongoing educational benefits to students even after the classes conclude.

Robin AI

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Robin AI is a legal technology startup focused on automating legal processes through artificial intelligence. Its software enhances the contract mark-up process by providing essential features while ensuring enterprise-grade encryption and security, which helps safeguard sensitive data. The platform empowers legal teams to delegate low-complexity tasks, thereby simplifying and streamlining legal workflows. By automating routine aspects of legal work, Robin AI enables professionals to concentrate on more complex and high-value tasks, ultimately improving productivity and efficiency within legal practices.

Robin AI

Grant in 2021
Robin AI is a legal technology startup focused on automating legal processes through artificial intelligence. Its software enhances the contract mark-up process by providing essential features while ensuring enterprise-grade encryption and security, which helps safeguard sensitive data. The platform empowers legal teams to delegate low-complexity tasks, thereby simplifying and streamlining legal workflows. By automating routine aspects of legal work, Robin AI enables professionals to concentrate on more complex and high-value tasks, ultimately improving productivity and efficiency within legal practices.

WisR

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
WisR is a company focused on addressing the global labor shortage exacerbated by an aging population. The organization recognizes the importance of integrating older individuals into the workforce, particularly in light of the current workforce's desire for flexibility and the shortage of skilled labor. Led by CEO Klaudia Bachinger, WisR aims to provide solutions that leverage the experience and knowledge of older workers, promoting a more inclusive and adaptive work environment.

Uelz

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Uelz is a company that specializes in automating and routing payment collection for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by integrating with multiple payment gateways. It offers a billing API designed specifically for recurring revenue businesses, enabling clients to manage payments, subscriptions, and customer information from a centralized platform. Uelz provides cloud-based applications and services that facilitate the recording, control, and analysis of customer and sales data, allowing businesses to streamline their operations and reconcile income efficiently. This comprehensive solution supports SMBs in operating globally while optimizing their online business management.

Nuvemshop

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Nuvemshop provides entrepreneurs and SMBs with the tools to set up, manage, and promote their online businesses easily from any device. With the suite of tools around payments, shipping, inventory management, and marketing provided by the company, owners are enabled to participate in the e-commerce market, ramp up their sales, reduce costs, and provide their end customers with a shopping experience. In 2011, co-founders Alejandro Alfonso, Santiago Sosa, Jose Abuchaem, Martin Palombo, and Alejandro Vazquez established Nuvemshop in 2011.

debitto

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Debitto is an online platform designed to assist small and medium-sized entrepreneurs with automated debt collection services. It combines advanced technology and infrastructure to streamline the collection process, offering a transparent and efficient solution for managing delinquent payments. The platform features a simplified registration process and provides clients with a modern service solution supported by a specialized team. Users can control payment negotiations and track progress through various reports and a dashboard, allowing for direct recovery of funds into their accounts. By making high-tech debt collection resources accessible to smaller businesses, Debitto enhances operational efficiency and addresses challenges in managing accounts receivable.

5thIndustry

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
5thIndustry is an IT services firm that specializes in developing software applications aimed at enhancing productivity in industrial production environments. The company offers cloud-based solutions that facilitate tasks such as order management, maintenance, and quality documentation, allowing employees to perform their duties with greater transparency and flexibility. By digitizing essential processes, 5thIndustry enables clients to confirm production orders, collect quality data, and access information in a contextual manner. This focus on streamlining operations helps organizations concentrate on the creative aspects of their work while improving overall efficiency in factory settings.

Lunching.pl

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o. is an online food ordering and delivery platform based in Kraków, Poland, established in 2015. The company specializes in providing food delivery services from various restaurants directly to office employees. It offers a convenient solution for businesses to finance meals delivered to their workplaces, enhancing employee satisfaction as it is utilized by an average of 95% of employees daily. The platform allows users to order from a curated menu of selected restaurants, while also enabling them to rate and review their dining experiences. Additionally, Lunching fosters a community where users can connect with fellow food enthusiasts for trusted recommendations, making it easier for office workers to enjoy regular, tailored meals that cater to their dietary preferences.

Minishoes

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Minishoes is a Spanish company operating in the footwear industry, focusing on children's shoes. The company offers a diverse range of products, including sneakers, bluchers, boots, booties, crab shoes, child moccasins, sandals, house slippers, school shoes, and communion shoes. In addition to footwear, Minishoes also provides accessories such as socks, belts, hair bands, towels, and hats. The brand is dedicated to catering to the needs of children, ensuring a wide selection of stylish and practical options for various occasions.

Connecteam

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Connecteam Ltd. specializes in providing a comprehensive mobile solution for workforce management, enabling businesses to create customized applications for employee communication, training, supervision, and management. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a suite of tools that includes workforce management software, performance management tools, employee scheduling applications, and training management systems. Additionally, Connecteam provides solutions for employee satisfaction surveys and internal communications, all aimed at enhancing productivity and engagement among remote employees. Its mobile applications are utilized by large manufacturers, retail chains, and mid-sized companies to improve operational efficiency and training programs for non-desk employees.

MyInterview

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
myInterview is a development platform that focuses on enhancing the recruitment process for companies and job seekers. It offers a video screening platform where candidates can upload video responses to specific questions. This feature allows recruiters to efficiently create shortlists of applicants for competitive job openings. By leveraging this technology, talent acquisition managers can better identify suitable candidates who align with their company's values and culture, ultimately streamlining the hiring process.

Mabo

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Mabo is a meditation application focused on supporting women's self-development and providing mental healthcare services. It offers a mindfulness platform that caters to users at various experience levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, allowing them to select meditation practices based on their daily situations and moods. The platform aims to reduce stress and enhance emotional intelligence. Additionally, Mabo provides business-to-business (B2B) services, including Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), branded content, and marketing partnerships, further extending its reach and impact in the wellness sector.

Gadjian

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Gadjian is a cloud-based payroll and HR management application designed for small and medium enterprises in Indonesia. Founded in 2012 and based in South Jakarta, the platform addresses various payroll and HR management needs, accommodating companies with different payroll schedules, overtime policies, and tax regulations. Gadjian enables organizations to manage and store employee information, including personal details, attendance records, and income tax deductions, while also providing employees access to their own payroll information, such as pay slips. By offering a comprehensive suite of digital solutions, Gadjian supports companies in effectively managing their human resources and promoting workplace engagement.

Niduu

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Niduu is a corporate education startup founded in 2017 and based in São Luís, São Paulo. It specializes in training employees at all levels through innovative methods such as Microlearning, Mobile Learning, and Gamification. The company has developed an online learning design platform that creates interactive and adaptive e-learning experiences tailored for employment training. By incorporating gamification techniques, Niduu engages employees while providing real-time performance analysis, which enables organizations to enhance productivity and accelerate the development of employees' technical skills.

Olist

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Olist is a Brazilian company headquartered in Curitiba that operates an online e-commerce platform designed to facilitate sales for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It acts as a commerce enabler by connecting entrepreneurs to major online marketplaces, allowing them to advertise and sell their products seamlessly. Olist's offerings include Olist Store, which helps merchants sell on various marketplaces, and Olist Shops, a mobile-first e-commerce solution integrated with social media and accessible in 180 countries. Additionally, Olist provides logistics services through Olist Pax, a cloud-based network that supports fulfillment in Brazil, and financial services through Olist Credit and Olist Pay, assisting SMBs with their capital needs. As a leading commerce enabler, Olist is expanding its reach beyond Brazil to serve the global market.

Cora

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Cora is a digital bank based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on serving self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company is currently in closed beta, preparing to launch its first product, a free mobile account tailored exclusively for SMEs. Cora aims to streamline financial processes by offering a modern platform that reduces bureaucracy and simplifies day-to-day financial tasks for entrepreneurs. In addition to the mobile account, Cora plans to introduce a range of payment solutions, credit products, and financial management tools, all designed to support the unique needs of small businesses. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora seeks to enhance the financial landscape for SMEs in Brazil.

FreeNFe

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
FreeNFe helps to issue an NFe electronic invoice on the free issuer, issue an NFe in seconds, and also issue an NFCe consumer invoice. This platform allows to issue invoices online from anywhere.

Inventivos

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Provider of business education services intended to enhance the business knowledge of entrepreneurs. The company helps to develop innovation and entrepreneurship programs for employees and stakeholders, enabling founders to get customized business classes, consulting education and consulting services to build their businesses.

Seibii

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Seibii, Inc. is a company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2019, that specializes in car maintenance and repair services. It operates through a mobile application and online platform, providing a range of services that include car repairs, parts installation, and roadside assistance. Seibii aims to optimize the automobile aftermarket industry by offering customers convenient access to skilled mechanics, ensuring vehicle safety while delivering cost-effective solutions. The company's focus is on digitalizing traditional car maintenance processes to enhance customer experience and streamline service delivery.
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