Taager is a social e-commerce platform that enables online merchants with end-to-end logistics and financing. The platform uses technology, artificial intelligence, and data science to help small and medium online sellers start and scale their businesses, including expanding into higher-margin product segments. By integrating logistics, technology, and financing, Taager supports merchants in growing operations and reaching broader markets.
Mamo is a Fintech startup based in Dubai, UAE, focused on providing innovative payment and financial solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company operates under a Cat 3C Providing Money Services license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, making it the first licensed Fintech startup in this category in the region. Mamo's flagship offering, Mamo Business, serves as an alternative to traditional banking for SMEs, combining payments, spend management, and analytics into a user-friendly platform. This platform enables businesses to accept payments globally in multiple currencies, manage expenses, and issue virtual cards, thereby streamlining financial operations and enhancing payment success rates. Mamo's diverse customer base includes a variety of sectors, such as B2B services, healthcare, tourism, and retail, making it a crucial partner for businesses looking to optimize their financial processes.
Hohm Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2021, Hohm Energy is a South Africa-based company that operates an online marketplace connecting customers with accredited solar providers, product suppliers, and financiers. Through scalable technology, it manages the entire solar transition journey, from initial scoping to installation, operations, and maintenance.
MAKA
Pre Seed Round in 2023
MAKA is a community commerce platform for fashion and beauty, enabling everyone to discover their style, feel represented.
Zeno
Venture Round in 2023
Zeno is a climate conscious motor company that offers eco-friendly motorcycles.
Nestcoin
Seed Round in 2023
Nestcoin is a company specializing in web3 applications. It develops, operates, and invests in crypto-native products across decentralized finance, media, digital art, and gaming.
Zoie Health
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Zoie Health is a digital health company focused on women's health, offering a comprehensive platform that addresses family planning, fertility, and maternity care. The platform provides various services, including appointments and consultations with healthcare professionals, home health services, and the delivery of contraceptive and health test kits. By prioritizing convenience and affordability, Zoie Health aims to empower women to access essential healthcare resources and information, thereby enhancing their overall well-being.
Tactyc is a performance forecasting and scenario planning platform tailored for venture capital firms. By providing a streamlined alternative to traditional spreadsheet workflows, Tactyc enables fund managers to construct, manage, and forecast their portfolios efficiently within a single platform. The software facilitates rapid portfolio construction and allows managers to share their fund strategies with potential investors seamlessly. Additionally, Tactyc's analytics capabilities support general partners in optimizing reserves, analyzing probabilistic investment outcomes, and gaining insights for future capital deployment. With over 250 funds globally adopting Tactyc, the platform enhances decision-making processes and contributes to a more data-driven approach in venture capital management.
Money Fellows
Series B in 2022
Money Fellows operates a digital platform facilitating collaborative group lending and savings. It leverages social networks to provide interest-free credit and enhance saving capabilities, promoting financial inclusion.
MaxAB is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers in underserved areas. The company focuses on re-engineering the informal grocery and food market by utilizing innovative technologies and supply chain solutions tailored to the specific needs of retailers. MaxAB's mobile platform facilitates an e-marketplace and provides logistics services for efficient distribution of goods. By streamlining procurement and grocery delivery processes, MaxAB aims to empower retailers with access to a diverse range of products, premium service, and operational support, ultimately enhancing their ability to manage their businesses effectively.
Franc is a financial technology company that simplifies the process of saving and investing through its user-friendly app. The platform allows individuals to begin investing quickly, requiring no prior investment knowledge or minimum deposits. Users can set specific financial goals, choose personalized investment strategies that combine money market and index-tracking ETFs, and complete the process with minimal paperwork. Franc also offers tools such as budgeting calculators and resources for retirement and targeted savings. To enhance financial literacy, the company provides access to an online academy and engaging quizzes. Additionally, Franc promotes community support through savings groups and challenges, alongside weekly competitions that give users the opportunity to win cash prizes to boost their investments.
The Food Lab
Pre Seed Round in 2022
The Food Lab is an Egyptian infrastructure provider for the food & beverage industry. It offers end-to-end services including cloud kitchens and procurement, empowering restaurants to expand reach and improve operational efficiencies.
Eksab operates an online daily fantasy sports platform that lets players draft and test predictions on live football matches, accumulate points based on accuracy, and win prizes. The service targets the Middle East and Africa while supporting predictions from around the world and allowing users to challenge friends with mobile fantasy, prediction, and trivia experiences. Founded in 2017 and based in Cairo, Egypt, Eksab focuses on accessible, user-friendly sports entertainment.
Dash is building a unified, modern, and accessible alternative payment network for African consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, United States.
FreshSource
Seed Round in 2022
FreshSource is transforming the agriculture value chain with its technology-driven business-to-business platform that connects farms directly to businesses. By utilizing generational expertise, the platform effectively sources, handles, stores, and delivers horticultural products, ensuring efficient distribution. This approach not only enhances the supply chain but also addresses food security issues by reducing food loss. FreshSource's innovative model aims to streamline the delivery of fresh agricultural produce to clients, ultimately improving access to quality food.
Thndr is a financial services company established in 2020 by Seif Amr in Cairo, Egypt. It operates an app-based investment platform designed to facilitate commission-free trading for investors. The platform offers a range of features, including no account minimums, real-time market data, and easy account setup and funding processes. Users can also access the latest financial news and educational tools, empowering them to make informed investment decisions. Thndr aims to simplify the investing process and enhance financial literacy among its users.
Paps is a Senegalese transport and logistics company established in 2016. It specializes in innovative distribution solutions for businesses and merchants, offering real-time delivery scheduling and tracking via its e-commerce platform. Services include secure warehouse storage, insured parcel delivery, cash on delivery management, courier provision, returns management, collection, and periodic reporting.
Dash
Convertible Note in 2021
Dash is building a unified, modern, and accessible alternative payment network for African consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, United States.
Athena Sciences
Venture Round in 2021
Athena Sciences is a small business providing technical services and solutions to commercial and government clients in aerospace, transportation, energy, and information technology. It specializes in software development, embedded controls, modeling and simulation, biometrics, test automation, and verification and validation of mission-critical software. The company serves federal, state, and commercial customers with computing systems development, multi-modal biometrics system design and integration, IT support, enterprise systems development, and related services, delivering trusted, cost-effective and innovative approaches for mission-critical problems.
Wowzi is an influencer marketing platform that aims to streamline and automate marketing workflows for brands. It connects everyday social media users, particularly nano and micro creators, with large brands, allowing them to earn money by sharing brand messages on their social networks. The platform enables users to outline detailed marketing campaigns, specifying factors such as timing, channel, budget, and demographic criteria to select suitable influencers. This approach allows small and medium enterprises, multinational corporations, creative agencies, research companies, and NGOs to effectively push brand messages while also gathering valuable consumer insights, ultimately driving commerce in Africa.
CinetPay
Seed Round in 2021
CinetPay is a digital payment infrastructure developer that facilitates business transactions. Its platform supports multiple local and international payment methods across Francophone Africa, offering real-time dashboards, API integrations, mass payout features, payment link sharing, and multi-currency settlement to enable merchants to collect payments securely, reduce transactional friction, accelerate settlements, and scale revenue.
Abwaab Technologies
Series A in 2021
Abwaab Technologies operates an online learning platform for secondary school students, offering short, concept-based video lessons, visualized learning journeys, continuous assessment, and performance analytics across subjects such as math, physics, chemistry, and biology. The platform supports self-paced study, access to expert tutors, and ongoing progress tracking, enabling students to learn anytime and anywhere. Founded in 2019 and based in Amman, Jordan, Abwaab focuses on making the learning experience engaging through technology and curated content.
Breadfast
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2017, Breadfast is an Egyptian company specializing in the production and delivery of a wide variety of bakery products. Its offerings include bread like white toast, brown toast, baguette, and multigrain, along with pastries such as croissants and muffins. The company operates an online delivery service for these products.
Autochek
Seed Round in 2021
Autochek is an automotive technology company founded in 2020 and based in South Africa. It operates online platforms that connect buyers and sellers in the automotive sector, facilitating smoother transactions. The company focuses on enhancing commerce within this industry by providing digital solutions that improve access to auto loans, quality maintenance, aftersales services, and warranty solutions. Its marketplace aims to create a better system for coordinating and maintaining vehicle records, making it easier for car buyers and sellers to engage in the automotive market. Through these initiatives, Autochek seeks to modernize the way automotive transactions are conducted.
Sendbox
Seed Round in 2021
Sendbox is a platform that facilitates e-commerce on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. It offers infrastructure for shipping, secure escrow payments, and merchant discovery services to businesses and customers across North America, Europe, and Africa.
Dash
Convertible Note in 2021
Dash is building a unified, modern, and accessible alternative payment network for African consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, United States.
HoneyCoin
Pre Seed Round in 2021
HoneyCoin is a cryptographic payment and monetization platform that facilitates instant peer-to-peer transactions and enables users to send and receive payments across networks. The platform also connects creators with consumers, particularly in Africa, helping creators monetize their content, reach audiences, and earn and withdraw earnings from their talent.
Ndovu
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ndovu is a financial advisory platform that provides personalized and cost-effective investment solutions for users seeking to engage with both local and global financial markets. The company employs advanced technology and expert financial advisors to simplify investment processes, making them more accessible to a broader audience. Ndovu's platform features curated investment funds and tailored investment plans that align with individual risk tolerance and financial goals, empowering customers to navigate the complexities of investing and enhance their wealth-building potential.
Yoco is an African technology company that enables entrepreneurs and small businesses to accept secure payments online and in person through a single platform. Its product ecosystem includes payments, lending, and business software.
Chaka Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Chaka Technologies operates an online investment platform that enables African individuals and businesses to trade and invest in global capital markets. Its compliant platform offers access to over 3000 assets across 40 countries, including the US, China, and the UK.
Taager is a social e-commerce platform that enables online merchants with end-to-end logistics and financing. The platform uses technology, artificial intelligence, and data science to help small and medium online sellers start and scale their businesses, including expanding into higher-margin product segments. By integrating logistics, technology, and financing, Taager supports merchants in growing operations and reaching broader markets.
MaxAB is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers in underserved areas. The company focuses on re-engineering the informal grocery and food market by utilizing innovative technologies and supply chain solutions tailored to the specific needs of retailers. MaxAB's mobile platform facilitates an e-marketplace and provides logistics services for efficient distribution of goods. By streamlining procurement and grocery delivery processes, MaxAB aims to empower retailers with access to a diverse range of products, premium service, and operational support, ultimately enhancing their ability to manage their businesses effectively.
Jetstream Africa
Seed Round in 2021
Jetstream Africa Limited is a cloud-based logistics company headquartered in Accra, Ghana, established in 2018. The company operates a digital platform that facilitates cross-border marine logistics services for African businesses. It specializes in freight forwarding and global exports, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access international trade more easily. By offering services such as shipment booking and tracking, as well as consolidated shipping options, Jetstream enhances the supply chain experience for its users, effectively leveling the playing field in the competitive global market.
Minly Ltd is an online platform based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that facilitates connections between celebrities and fans through personalized experiences. Founded in 2020, Minly allows fans to request customized video messages from a variety of celebrities, including actors, singers, and athletes, for special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. The platform also supports additional forms of engagement, such as direct text messages and voice notes, enhancing the overall experience for fans. By bridging the gap between celebrities and their admirers, Minly provides unique opportunities for unforgettable interactions. In addition to its core offerings, Minly is committed to making a positive impact by partnering with local non-profit organizations focused on social development and community support in the region.
Trella
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Trella is a Cairo-based company that operates an online platform connecting shippers with carriers. It aims to enhance efficiency for drivers, create job opportunities, and reduce costs for shippers while providing real-time shipment tracking.
Bosta is an on-demand courier platform designed for both individuals and businesses to facilitate the sending and receiving of shipments. By connecting users with couriers, the platform enables efficient parcel delivery while providing real-time tracking of package status. Bosta also offers a cash collection service that provides insights into financial transactions, enhancing the shipping experience for businesses. With a focus on affordability and operational efficiency, Bosta aims to transform the logistics industry through innovative technology and streamlined processes.
Mamo is a Fintech startup based in Dubai, UAE, focused on providing innovative payment and financial solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company operates under a Cat 3C Providing Money Services license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, making it the first licensed Fintech startup in this category in the region. Mamo's flagship offering, Mamo Business, serves as an alternative to traditional banking for SMEs, combining payments, spend management, and analytics into a user-friendly platform. This platform enables businesses to accept payments globally in multiple currencies, manage expenses, and issue virtual cards, thereby streamlining financial operations and enhancing payment success rates. Mamo's diverse customer base includes a variety of sectors, such as B2B services, healthcare, tourism, and retail, making it a crucial partner for businesses looking to optimize their financial processes.
Abwaab Technologies
Seed Round in 2021
Abwaab Technologies operates an online learning platform for secondary school students, offering short, concept-based video lessons, visualized learning journeys, continuous assessment, and performance analytics across subjects such as math, physics, chemistry, and biology. The platform supports self-paced study, access to expert tutors, and ongoing progress tracking, enabling students to learn anytime and anywhere. Founded in 2019 and based in Amman, Jordan, Abwaab focuses on making the learning experience engaging through technology and curated content.
Koinz is a pioneering social commerce platform that empowers businesses, particularly in the food industry, to engage with their customers more effectively. It provides valuable data insights into customer behavior and preferences, enabling restaurants to make informed decisions and enhance customer loyalty through rewards.
Paps is a Senegalese transport and logistics company established in 2016. It specializes in innovative distribution solutions for businesses and merchants, offering real-time delivery scheduling and tracking via its e-commerce platform. Services include secure warehouse storage, insured parcel delivery, cash on delivery management, courier provision, returns management, collection, and periodic reporting.
Eksab
Venture Round in 2020
Eksab operates an online daily fantasy sports platform that lets players draft and test predictions on live football matches, accumulate points based on accuracy, and win prizes. The service targets the Middle East and Africa while supporting predictions from around the world and allowing users to challenge friends with mobile fantasy, prediction, and trivia experiences. Founded in 2017 and based in Cairo, Egypt, Eksab focuses on accessible, user-friendly sports entertainment.
Autochek
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Autochek is an automotive technology company founded in 2020 and based in South Africa. It operates online platforms that connect buyers and sellers in the automotive sector, facilitating smoother transactions. The company focuses on enhancing commerce within this industry by providing digital solutions that improve access to auto loans, quality maintenance, aftersales services, and warranty solutions. Its marketplace aims to create a better system for coordinating and maintaining vehicle records, making it easier for car buyers and sellers to engage in the automotive market. Through these initiatives, Autochek seeks to modernize the way automotive transactions are conducted.
Ndovu
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ndovu is a financial advisory platform that provides personalized and cost-effective investment solutions for users seeking to engage with both local and global financial markets. The company employs advanced technology and expert financial advisors to simplify investment processes, making them more accessible to a broader audience. Ndovu's platform features curated investment funds and tailored investment plans that align with individual risk tolerance and financial goals, empowering customers to navigate the complexities of investing and enhance their wealth-building potential.
Breadfast
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Breadfast is an Egyptian company specializing in the production and delivery of a wide variety of bakery products. Its offerings include bread like white toast, brown toast, baguette, and multigrain, along with pastries such as croissants and muffins. The company operates an online delivery service for these products.
Wasoko is an Africa-focused e-commerce platform that connects small shops and informal retailers with suppliers, allowing retailers to place orders via SMS or a mobile app and receive free same-day delivery to their stores. By digitizing procurement, the platform expands access to a broad range of essential goods, helping manufacturers and distributors reach more stores and improve product availability for consumers in emerging markets. The service supports trade and economic growth across Africa by increasing sales, widening market coverage for suppliers, and delivering a stable, efficient sourcing experience.
Thndr
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Thndr is a financial services company established in 2020 by Seif Amr in Cairo, Egypt. It operates an app-based investment platform designed to facilitate commission-free trading for investors. The platform offers a range of features, including no account minimums, real-time market data, and easy account setup and funding processes. Users can also access the latest financial news and educational tools, empowering them to make informed investment decisions. Thndr aims to simplify the investing process and enhance financial literacy among its users.
Turaco Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, is an insurance technology company specializing in providing affordable health and life insurance solutions to low-income individuals. It offers a range of products, including health loans and insurance, delivered through a user-friendly mobile application and online platform. Turaco's mission is to make healthcare financing accessible and affordable, enabling customers to manage risks and obtain necessary medical care at budget-friendly monthly premiums.
MaxAB is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018, that connects food and grocery retailers with suppliers in underserved areas. The company focuses on re-engineering the informal grocery and food market by utilizing innovative technologies and supply chain solutions tailored to the specific needs of retailers. MaxAB's mobile platform facilitates an e-marketplace and provides logistics services for efficient distribution of goods. By streamlining procurement and grocery delivery processes, MaxAB aims to empower retailers with access to a diverse range of products, premium service, and operational support, ultimately enhancing their ability to manage their businesses effectively.
Wasoko is an Africa-focused e-commerce platform that connects small shops and informal retailers with suppliers, allowing retailers to place orders via SMS or a mobile app and receive free same-day delivery to their stores. By digitizing procurement, the platform expands access to a broad range of essential goods, helping manufacturers and distributors reach more stores and improve product availability for consumers in emerging markets. The service supports trade and economic growth across Africa by increasing sales, widening market coverage for suppliers, and delivering a stable, efficient sourcing experience.
Swarm Technologies
Series A in 2019
Swarm Technologies, Inc. is a satellite company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2015. It focuses on providing accessible global connectivity through a network of low Earth orbit satellites. Swarm's services aim to deliver affordable Internet connectivity worldwide, catering to various sectors including agriculture, energy, transportation, global development, shipping, maritime, and the automobile industry. By leveraging its satellite technology, Swarm facilitates communication and data transmission for diverse applications, enhancing connectivity in remote and underserved areas.
mPharma is a healthcare company focused on enhancing access to affordable medications in emerging markets. Founded in 2013 by Gregory Rockson, Daniel Shoukimas, and James Finucane, mPharma collaborates with drug manufacturers, insurance providers, financial institutions, and governments to streamline the delivery of prescription drugs to consumers. The company offers a pharmaceutical data analytics platform that assists pharmacies in managing their inventory, prescribing medications, and reporting adverse drug reactions. By ensuring that high-quality chronic disease medications are consistently available at sustainable prices, mPharma aims to improve health outcomes for patients, doctors, and pharmacists alike.
Flutterwave
Series A in 2018
Flutterwave is a global payments technology company that enables businesses worldwide to accept payments from customers globally via web and mobile. It offers services such as Flutterwave Checkout, API for virtual card management, invoicing, payment links, and more, serving industries like gaming, events, transportation, hospitality, and individuals.
Founded in 2016, Tizeti delivers unlimited broadband internet services using Wi-Fi technology across Africa. It targets densely populated urban centers, leveraging low-cost solar power and Wi-Fi's large wireless capacity to create a customer-friendly pricing model.
Wasoko is an Africa-focused e-commerce platform that connects small shops and informal retailers with suppliers, allowing retailers to place orders via SMS or a mobile app and receive free same-day delivery to their stores. By digitizing procurement, the platform expands access to a broad range of essential goods, helping manufacturers and distributors reach more stores and improve product availability for consumers in emerging markets. The service supports trade and economic growth across Africa by increasing sales, widening market coverage for suppliers, and delivering a stable, efficient sourcing experience.
mPharma is a healthcare company focused on enhancing access to affordable medications in emerging markets. Founded in 2013 by Gregory Rockson, Daniel Shoukimas, and James Finucane, mPharma collaborates with drug manufacturers, insurance providers, financial institutions, and governments to streamline the delivery of prescription drugs to consumers. The company offers a pharmaceutical data analytics platform that assists pharmacies in managing their inventory, prescribing medications, and reporting adverse drug reactions. By ensuring that high-quality chronic disease medications are consistently available at sustainable prices, mPharma aims to improve health outcomes for patients, doctors, and pharmacists alike.
wifi.com.ng
Seed Round in 2017
TIZETI (wifi.com.ng) has been deploying high speed internet access to estates, offices, multi-tenant building using next generation wi-Fi technology. They deploy unlimited internet to residential and business customers which allow customers get the full benefit of the internet with no data or time caps. They also offer VOIP and Video on Demand services.
Flutterwave
Seed Round in 2016
Flutterwave is a global payments technology company that enables businesses worldwide to accept payments from customers globally via web and mobile. It offers services such as Flutterwave Checkout, API for virtual card management, invoicing, payment links, and more, serving industries like gaming, events, transportation, hospitality, and individuals.
Flutterwave
Seed Round in 2016
Flutterwave is a global payments technology company that enables businesses worldwide to accept payments from customers globally via web and mobile. It offers services such as Flutterwave Checkout, API for virtual card management, invoicing, payment links, and more, serving industries like gaming, events, transportation, hospitality, and individuals.
mPharma
Seed Round in 2015
mPharma is a healthcare company focused on enhancing access to affordable medications in emerging markets. Founded in 2013 by Gregory Rockson, Daniel Shoukimas, and James Finucane, mPharma collaborates with drug manufacturers, insurance providers, financial institutions, and governments to streamline the delivery of prescription drugs to consumers. The company offers a pharmaceutical data analytics platform that assists pharmacies in managing their inventory, prescribing medications, and reporting adverse drug reactions. By ensuring that high-quality chronic disease medications are consistently available at sustainable prices, mPharma aims to improve health outcomes for patients, doctors, and pharmacists alike.
Andela is a technology company that recruits, screens, trains, and manages software developers for organizations worldwide. Through its AI-powered talent platform, Andela Talent Cloud, it enables clients to hire individual engineers or fully managed teams with rapid onboarding and flexible engagement models, often at lower cost and faster delivery than traditional hiring. The company handles the groundwork for global staffing, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing talent management, allowing clients to scale engineering capacity as needed. Andela maintains a diverse, geographically distributed network of developers across numerous countries, with emphasis on Africa and other emerging markets. Its expertise spans application development, artificial intelligence, cloud and DevOps, data engineering, and related fields. Andela serves a range of customers from startups to established brands, helping them accelerate project delivery and access top technology talent.