Maad is a rapidly growing B2B marketplace based in Dakar, Senegal, serving Francophone Africa. It offers a tech-driven solution that enables retailers to order products from its one-stop shop and access working capital loans.
TalkSay
Seed Round in 2024
TalkSay is a social networking platform focused on connecting users through African languages, aiming to enhance social media accessibility for the next billion internet users in Africa. The platform operates as a ZERO DATA service, facilitating communication among individuals who speak the same language, such as Hausa in Nigeria. It allows users to create virtual rooms for live audio and text conversations, where they can share experiences, make new friends, and engage in meaningful discussions. TalkSay fosters an environment that encourages users to express their true feelings and promotes cultural exchange, ultimately generating genuine connections within their communities.
Mecho is an on-demand auto repair and maintenance platform tailored for individuals and businesses in Africa. The platform facilitates the registration and scheduling of maintenance services, connecting customers with a network of certified mechanics and automobile technicians. By offering seamless access to vehicle maintenance, inspection, and repair services, Mecho aims to enhance the automotive service experience for its users.
Payday is a fintech platform that provides global payment solutions such as virtual mastercards and payments for foreign employees. Payday can also be used to handle payroll, taxes, and compliance by foreign companies with African employees.
Payday was established on May 1, 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia by Favour Ori.
Talstack
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Talstack is a subscription-based talent management platform that helps companies identify learning gaps among employees and address them by providing access to courses and mentorship from Africa's top professionals.
Lazerpay
Seed Round in 2023
Lazerpay is a company focused on simplifying cryptocurrency payments for individuals and businesses in Africa. It develops blockchain-based payment gateway software that facilitates global cryptocurrency payment processing. By providing a robust payment infrastructure, Lazerpay enables merchants to accept various cryptocurrencies, thereby broadening their payment options. The company also manages revenue investments in crypto assets and offers customer retention support, making it easier for businesses to engage with the growing digital currency market. Through its services, Lazerpay aims to enhance access to cryptocurrency payments and foster innovation in this sector.
Capsa
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Capsa is a fintech platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to unlock liquidity by turning unpaid invoices into working capital. It provides an online marketplace for trading receivables, allowing the digital buying and selling of invoices to improve cash flow and reduce bad debt, with a focus on SMEs in Africa. The platform has facilitated substantial activity, having traded over $26 million in invoices and processed over $80 million in payments within approximately 20 months of operation.
Oval Finance
Seed Round in 2022
Oval enables institutions across Africa to save in stable currencies, execute cross border transactions, access credit, and invest, all powered by reserve-backed digital dollars.
Raenest
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Raenest is a financial technology company that provides a comprehensive platform for startups and freelancers to manage invoicing and payments across multiple currencies. The company streamlines the process of sending invoices, receiving deposits, and processing payments, allowing users to easily pay contractors, vendors, and freelancers globally. Raenest's services include automated onboarding and verification, as well as the creation of virtual cards, which facilitate efficient coordination of payments while ensuring compliance with tax regulations. By offering fast and cost-effective money transfers, Raenest empowers African individuals and businesses to navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions with ease.
Partna
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Partna is a technology company that focuses on making cryptocurrency more accessible, particularly in Africa. It provides a platform that enables businesses to develop user-friendly crypto products without the need for extensive coding knowledge. This infrastructure allows users to quickly launch customizable crypto exchanges in minutes. Additionally, Partna's offerings include tools for sending and receiving money among friends and family, as well as exchanging cryptocurrency for local currency. By simplifying the process of engaging with cryptocurrencies, Partna aims to enhance financial inclusivity and facilitate the adoption of digital currencies in the region.
Payday
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Payday is a fintech platform that provides global payment solutions such as virtual mastercards and payments for foreign employees. Payday can also be used to handle payroll, taxes, and compliance by foreign companies with African employees.
Payday was established on May 1, 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia by Favour Ori.