Optimyzee
Seed Round in 2024
Optimyzee develops an AI-powered platform that structures and optimizes Google Ads campaigns efficiently, mimicking the expertise of senior PPC specialists. This tool is designed to benefit marketing agencies by saving time and hiring costs while enhancing sales with reduced ad budgets for their clients.
Seedflex
Seed Round in 2024
Seedflex Technologies is a developer of a cashless commerce platform aimed at assisting businesses in managing unforeseen expenses, emergency repairs, and urgent replacements. The platform offers a pay-as-one-sell advance mechanism specifically designed for online merchants, allowing them to maintain control over their capital and growth. This tool enables small businesses to prepare for peak seasons or significant campaigns, avoid delays, negotiate bulk discounts, and explore new products. By providing financial flexibility, Seedflex empowers businesses to respond effectively to unexpected challenges and opportunities.
Komerce
Seed Round in 2024
Komerce is a technology company that offers end-to-end solutions for e-commerce businesses. The firm platform provides e-commerce talent and improves sales performance by offering trained talent assistance, order delivery platforms, and warehouse management, allowing small and medium-sized businesses to hire for their online commerce operations.
STORI
Pre Seed Round in 2024
STORI empowers entrepreneurs to build their business and personal brands, attract customers through social media, and engage them in closer communities. Our AI marketing agents operate within a purpose-built, end-to-end workspace, streamlining the entire process.
Mile Solutions
Seed Round in 2024
Mile Solutions is a Dubai-based company that specializes in developing supply chain management software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Established in 2016, it offers a comprehensive SaaS platform designed to enhance logistics and commerce processes for fleet operators. The software integrates various features, including real-time geo-aware data, IoT technologies, and management tools for sales, deliveries, invoices, and orders. Mile Solutions focuses on transforming logistics operations across the first, middle, and last mile, with applications in sectors such as eCommerce, FMCG, and retail. The platform supports fleet management, warehouse management, and marketplace commerce, leveraging AI and machine learning algorithms to facilitate seamless workflows and improve operational efficiency. The company has successfully implemented its solutions in several markets across the MENA region and beyond, enhancing customer engagement and transparency within the logistics value chain.
Ikas is an e-commerce platform provider for small and medium-sized businesses that enables the creation and management of online stores. The platform offers multichannel storefronts, marketing tools, inventory tracking and management, sales and order tracking, and data integration. It supports bulk product loading and point-of-sale functionality, allowing retailers to run online and physical stores from a single application. By combining commerce, inventory, order, and sales software, Ikas helps businesses streamline operations, tailor their online presence, and reach customers worldwide.
Inflow is a supply chain and manufacturing platform tailored for fashion brands, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. The company provides a comprehensive solution that simplifies the entire supply chain process, from sourcing to manufacturing and shipping. Inflow offers a diverse network of suppliers and an efficient management system that allows clients to easily source, track, and oversee their production. Additionally, the platform includes options for trendy designs and sustainable fabric choices, catering to the evolving needs of the fashion industry while ensuring secure payment methods for transactions.
Phasio develops software for small-to-medium manufacturing enterprises, streamlining operations by simplifying part ordering, design, and customer communication.
DESAISIV
Pre Seed Round in 2023
DESAISIV is a MENA-based InsurTech startup that specializes in health insurance by leveraging advanced artificial intelligence solutions developed in collaboration with machine learning scientists from the University of Oxford. The company places AI at the forefront of its operations, enabling it to deliver optimized insurance policies that cater to the specific needs of groups and small to medium enterprises. With access to a comprehensive database of hundreds of millions of patient records, DESAISIV has achieved an impressive prediction accuracy of over 95%, with a goal of surpassing 99% by year-end. The company’s AI-driven platform streamlines various aspects of health insurance, including automating underwriting procedures, customizing policy benefits and coverage, improving service quality by predicting health developments, identifying high-risk behaviors, and reducing customer attrition. Through its innovative approach, DESAISIV aims to enhance decision-making for healthcare and insurance companies while optimizing their operations and resource allocation.
Squares App
Seed Round in 2023
Squares helps users to find and rent all types of spaces for a day or an hour. As of today, 10.000+ bookings were made on Squares, which helped our partners earn $1 mil. of extra revenue.
Qardy
Venture Round in 2023
Qardy is a financial services provider focused on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region. The company offers a broad range of financial solutions, including factoring, leasing, and both long-term and short-term loans. By leveraging a digital platform, Qardy simplifies access to financing for SMEs that may struggle to secure traditional loans. The company's mission is to empower these businesses, promote financial inclusion, and address the loan financing gap, ensuring that SMEs have the necessary resources to thrive and grow.
Pacto is a B2B enterprise software and payments company serving small merchants in Latin America. It develops tools and technology that enable banks and financial institutions to help merchants move beyond cash payments and grow their digital businesses. Headquartered in Mexico City, the company offers a point-of-sale and payments platform that supports restaurant operations and other retail use cases, featuring all-in-one payment integration, a mobile POS, order-and-pay capabilities from a cell phone, and automatic payment reconciliation. The platform aims to optimize daily operations and accelerate merchant growth by streamlining payments and reconciliation.
DropSuite
Venture Round in 2023
Dropsuite Limited is a cloud-based software provider based in Singapore, specializing in backup and recovery solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 1983, the company offers a range of services, including website and database backup, email backup and archiving, and server backup. Its key products include Dropsuite Website Backup, Dropsuite Email Backup, and Dropsuite for Office 365, among others. The company collaborates with major hosting firms like GoDaddy and Singtel, leveraging a network of reseller partners to reach millions of SMEs globally. Dropsuite serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, with a significant revenue stream from the United States. The company also provides a Reseller Provisioning Platform, allowing partners to manage user accounts efficiently.
Cometa is a company focused on enhancing access to quality education in Mexico and Latin America by providing technological and financial tools tailored for the education sector. It has developed a financial payments platform that addresses the challenges posed by a lack of technological resources in educational institutions. This platform offers features such as flexible, fast, and simple payment options, including credit and debit cards, cash, and wire transfers. By automating operational processes related to reconciliation and billing, Cometa enables school administrators to streamline their workflows and save valuable time, ultimately contributing to improved educational outcomes.
Epoint
Venture Round in 2023
Epoint is a digital payment aggregator and e-commerce platform based in Azerbaijan, designed to assist small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in accepting bank card payments seamlessly and without additional costs or technical expertise. The platform offers a range of features, including downloadable financial reports, transaction logs, a multilingual interface, and tools for QR and invoice payments, facilitating a comprehensive online payment experience for businesses. Epoint has established significant partnerships, notably with Visa and BDO, and has garnered recognition in various international startup competitions, including being a runner-up at the Takeoff competition in 2022 and a semi-finalist at the Astana Hub Battle. As the first fintech company in Azerbaijan to receive a "Startup Certificate" from the Ministry of Economy, Epoint benefits from a three-year exemption from income tax, underscoring its innovative role in the financial technology landscape of the region.
SIDEUP is a comprehensive provider of technological solutions tailored for micro, small, and medium-sized e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2019 by Waleed Rashed, the company offers a range of services designed to facilitate growth and efficiency. SIDEUP connects business owners with suitable courier options, managing last-mile delivery and providing logistics support that includes pickups and product insurance. Its innovative, real-time dashboard allows users to analyze critical data, compare profits and revenue, and streamline their operations. By consolidating logistics and providing insightful tools, SIDEUP helps businesses save time and reduce costs while enhancing delivery success rates and overall customer experience.
Amwal operates a crowdfunding platform facilitating peer-to-peer lending between retail investors and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This enables SMEs to access growth capital and investors to earn returns on their investments.
Kings International
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Online academic competitions for K-12 students with freemium model
Flex Finance
Venture Round in 2022
Flex Finance is a spend management platform specifically designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in Africa with managing their finances. Recognizing that a significant number of businesses in the region fail due to inadequate financial management, Flex provides a solution that streamlines expense tracking and budgeting through an intuitive user interface. The platform offers features such as digital requisitions, bulk payment transfers, and comprehensive expense management tools, empowering businesses to digitize their daily operations and better control their spending. With high digital literacy among African businesses and a willingness to adopt digital solutions, Flex Finance aims to enhance financial management practices, ultimately contributing to the sustainability and growth of these enterprises.
Classera is an education management system and ed-tech platform established in 2011 by Mohammad Alashmawi and Mohammad Almadani in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing learning management systems tailored for K-12 students. Its platform includes a range of features such as a student information system, student attendance tracking, social learning capabilities, a grade book, and a transcript management system. These tools are designed to enable users to effectively manage their educational records and facilitate personalized learning experiences. Classera aims to support the development of students by offering a comprehensive set of resources that cater to their educational needs.
EFEX
Pre Seed Round in 2022
EFEX is a platform that helps businesses and individuals to make and manage their payments. EFEX offers international and domestic payments, invoicing, reconciliation, collection, and risk analysis of its clients. This allows our customers to engage in smarter, simpler, faster payments and trade.
ZenHR
Venture Round in 2022
ZenHR is a cloud-based human resources management system based in Amman, Jordan, with additional locations in Dubai and Riyadh. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in providing HR software solutions tailored for the Middle East and North Africa region. ZenHR's platform includes a comprehensive suite of features such as onboarding and offboarding, employee self-service, attendance and time tracking, payroll, and performance evaluation. The software is designed to comply with local labor laws, social insurance, tax regulations, and expat requirements, making it suitable for a wide range of clients from small and medium enterprises to larger organizations. By automating processes like salary calculations and offering user-friendly interfaces, ZenHR aims to enhance the overall HR experience for both departments and employees, facilitating a seamless transition from the hiring phase to retirement.
StoreHub provides a cloud-based point-of-sale software and operating system for retail and food-and-beverage businesses, helping them digitize operations, grow revenue, and manage customers, inventory, and finances. Its platform offers real-time reporting, inventory management, and customer data collection, connecting traditional physical traders with online channels and giving users visibility into sales and inventory. The company serves more than 12,000 businesses across Southeast Asia and operates from offices in Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Manila, and Bangkok.
El-Dokan
Pre Seed Round in 2022
El-Dokan is an information technology consulting company that specializes in developing enterprise eCommerce software tailored for large and growing retail stores in the MENA region. The company focuses on optimizing operations and enhancing sales conversion for its clients by providing end-to-end software development and web application solutions. By streamlining eCommerce processes, El-Dokan allows retail businesses to concentrate on their core activities, ultimately improving their overall efficiency and effectiveness in the competitive online marketplace.
Plerk operates an employee benefits management platform focused on booking and managing business trips. The company's all-in-one platform streamlines the organization of business travel by aligning the needs of professional travelers with those of their companies. Plerk's solution enables quick and efficient travel management, providing an end-to-end approach that allows companies, managers, and employees to monitor and control travel expenses effectively. By implementing travel policies within the platform, Plerk incentivizes cost-effective decision-making, ultimately helping businesses save time and money in the travel booking process.
Qentaz
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Qentaz empowers microbusinesses by providing conversational tools that simplify financial management and facilitate integration into the banking system.
CrediLinq.Ai
Seed Round in 2022
CrediLinq.Ai is a technology infrastructure company that enables B2B platforms to offer embedded finance solutions to their customers. It facilitates 'PayLater' for buyers and 'PayNow' for sellers, aiming to enhance conversion rates, increase average order volumes, and reduce operational burdens.
Fairbanc
Seed Round in 2022
Fairbanc is an AI-powered online payments platform based in San Francisco, California, designed specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets. The platform provides access to credit without the need for collateral or a credit history. By leveraging digital footprints, such as transaction histories and mobile data, Fairbanc offers instant digital credit lines that SMEs can use to purchase inventory from approved suppliers. This innovative approach not only facilitates easier payment processes but also helps retail shop owners increase sales by up to 20% while allowing them to develop a credit history. Additionally, suppliers benefit from more consistent order cycles and instant payments upon delivery, enhancing their sales opportunities. Fairbanc's gender-intelligent ecosystem aims to eliminate the limitations of cash transactions and empower SMEs across various sectors.
SoyHabitue
Venture Round in 2022
SoyHabitue digitizes businesses by providing websites and apps and integrates its management system and all payment methods, increasing sales and retaining customers.
Mapan is a social fintech company that aims to enhance financial accessibility for underserved communities. It empowers local influencers, predominantly women, as microentrepreneurs to facilitate community growth collectively while earning income through reselling services.
Salary Hero
Seed Round in 2022
Salary Hero is a financial health platform tailored for the Thai workforce, designed to enhance employee well-being through a comprehensive suite of financial tools. These include Salary on Demand, financial education resources, budgeting tools, and high-interest savings options. The platform seamlessly integrates with existing HR processes, facilitating efficient implementation and management. By utilizing Salary Hero, employers can achieve significant cost savings through reduced employee turnover, quicker recruitment, and an overall boost in employee satisfaction and productivity. The service aims to alleviate financial stress for employees, promoting greater financial independence and contributing to a more positive workplace environment.
BetaStore
Seed Round in 2022
BetaStore facilitates direct connections between informal retailers and wholesalers/manufacturers via its B2B marketplace. This enables small retailers to efficiently source inventory at wholesale prices, reducing transaction costs and eliminating the need for store closures during sourcing trips.
BetaStore
Seed Round in 2022
BetaStore facilitates direct connections between informal retailers and wholesalers/manufacturers via its B2B marketplace. This enables small retailers to efficiently source inventory at wholesale prices, reducing transaction costs and eliminating the need for store closures during sourcing trips.
Amwal operates a crowdfunding platform facilitating peer-to-peer lending between retail investors and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This enables SMEs to access growth capital and investors to earn returns on their investments.
Ikas is an e-commerce platform provider for small and medium-sized businesses that enables the creation and management of online stores. The platform offers multichannel storefronts, marketing tools, inventory tracking and management, sales and order tracking, and data integration. It supports bulk product loading and point-of-sale functionality, allowing retailers to run online and physical stores from a single application. By combining commerce, inventory, order, and sales software, Ikas helps businesses streamline operations, tailor their online presence, and reach customers worldwide.
Avify
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Avify provides an inventory management platform for small and medium businesses that connects WhatsApp to live inventory synchronized across ecommerce, marketplaces, warehouses, and physical locations. The system centralizes products, replicates stock across all channels, and integrates delivery services, enabling orders captured via social networks and payments through card processors or bank transfers with receipts. It aims to reduce stockouts, save time, forecast demand, and accelerate sales by automating the supply chain.
Smartia
Venture Round in 2022
Smartia Assessoria e Corretagem de Seguros S.A. is an online insurance broker based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2010. The company specializes in offering a wide range of insurance products, including car, motorcycle, truck, taxi, and fleet insurance. Additionally, Smartia provides services for condominium, home, business, and health insurance, catering to both consumers and insurance companies. The firm utilizes advanced technology and data analytics to connect consumers with suitable insurance products and brokers, facilitating an efficient online quote experience. By engaging and qualifying leads in real-time, Smartia enables insurers and agents to effectively address customer needs. In 2020, Smartia emerged as a spin-out of QuinStreet, Inc., benefiting from the expertise of one of the largest performance marketing companies in the United States.
SepPure Technologies
Convertible Note in 2022
SepPure disrupts energy-intensive chemical separation processes like distillation. It uses novel nanofiltration membranes for sustainable separations, reducing global energy consumption, emissions, and pollution.
Mujer Financiera
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mujer Financiera is a startup dedicated to bridging the gender gap in financial inclusion for women. It offers financial education, expense tracking tools, and investment products to empower women to make informed decisions about their personal finances.
FinFlx
Pre Seed Round in 2022
FinFlx is a workplace financial wellness platform focused on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing and managing financial benefits. The company offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies the management of employee gratuity plans, aligning with employment laws. By providing a range of savings plans tailored to diverse risk tolerances, including a capital protection plan that safeguards the principal amount, FinFlx empowers employees to achieve their financial goals. The platform leverages advanced technology to streamline the administration of gratuity funds, moving away from traditional spreadsheets and paperwork to a more accessible and user-friendly system. This approach not only enhances financial transparency but also helps businesses create a healthier balance sheet by keeping gratuity funds separate from operational cash flow, thereby enabling employers to attract and retain talent through effective employee benefits programs.
HOTCAKE
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
HOTCAKE has offered business an all-in-one platform to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (hair salons, manicures and eyelashes, fitness and yoga, medical and beauty clinics) to quickly build reservation, CRM and POS systems, and help enterprise users build the most intuitive digital service experience.
ADAPT
Pre Seed Round in 2021
ADAPT is a mobile commerce platform for small business owners that help to launch an online store in 3 minutes.
Showcase Group
Seed Round in 2021
Showcase Group is a Bangkok-based company that operates a social selling platform designed to connect social sellers with authorized brands and suppliers. Through its mobile application, the platform enables social sellers to browse and view products directly from these suppliers and brands. By facilitating this connection, Showcase allows social sellers to earn commissions and bonus incentives based on the products they sell. The company's focus on collaboration with authorized brands ensures a reliable and trustworthy experience for both sellers and suppliers in the social selling ecosystem.
Mujer Financiera
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Mujer Financiera is a startup dedicated to bridging the gender gap in financial inclusion for women. It offers financial education, expense tracking tools, and investment products to empower women to make informed decisions about their personal finances.
Finaxar
Venture Round in 2021
Finaxar is a company that specializes in providing financial management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It offers a loan financing platform aimed at assisting these businesses in managing their cash flows more effectively. The company's software facilitates digital factoring and accounts receivable management, allowing SMEs to optimize their business-to-business payments. Additionally, Finaxar provides working capital loans tailored to the specific funding needs of each business, thereby enhancing their access to operating liquidity. By supporting SMEs in their growth journey, Finaxar plays a crucial role in helping them navigate the complexities of financing and cash flow management.
Clockster
Seed Round in 2021
Clockster LLP is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based human resource management platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan, Clockster offers a comprehensive time and attendance solution that enables businesses to track employee attendance, calculate work hours, and generate reports and analytics. The platform is accessible via mobile applications on both Android and iOS, catering primarily to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Clockster provides a free service for B2B companies with up to 100 employees, helping them reduce HR overhead by automating payroll and attendance processes. Additionally, the company offers premium services that include salary disbursements, hiring, and earned wage access. The platform features advanced capabilities such as geofencing and biometric clock-in devices, facilitating effective shift management, payroll processing, business communications, and task management for its clients.
Shoppa is a digital supermarket that connects consumers to farms and other suppliers.
Vech is a financial services provider focused on supporting independent workers in Latin America, particularly gig workers such as drivers and delivery personnel. The company offers short-term loans that utilize alternative credit scoring methods, allowing these workers to access funds without the need for endorsements or lengthy application processes. Vech's services are tailored to meet the specific needs of gig workers, ensuring they can earn a consistent income each week. By streamlining access to financial resources, Vech aims to empower independent workers and enhance their economic stability.
El-Dokan
Venture Round in 2021
El-Dokan is an information technology consulting company that specializes in developing enterprise eCommerce software tailored for large and growing retail stores in the MENA region. The company focuses on optimizing operations and enhancing sales conversion for its clients by providing end-to-end software development and web application solutions. By streamlining eCommerce processes, El-Dokan allows retail businesses to concentrate on their core activities, ultimately improving their overall efficiency and effectiveness in the competitive online marketplace.
Funding Societies
Venture Round in 2021
Funding Societies, established in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore, operates a digital financing platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investors. The company facilitates business loans, focusing on quick and efficient financing solutions, often bypassing traditional banking methods. It offers a range of flexible financing options, including micro and term loans, and invoice financing, using advanced credit scoring and risk assessment models. With operations across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, Funding Societies caters to SMEs seeking accessible and timely financing.
Graviti
Seed Round in 2021
Graviti offers the products needed the most, financed for months. No credit or debit card, no initial payment, no arrears, and with credit approved immediately. It wants to make sure every family in LATAM is able to buy basic appliances for the home by offering fair and accessible financing to acquire them.
The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Mexico.
MyCash Online
Venture Round in 2021
MyCash Online is an e-Marketplace specially designed for massive pools of Migrants in Malaysia & Singapore. MyCash Online is offering easy, secure and convenient online services to the foreign workers, who do not have access to online banking or credit cards. With years of experience of working for migrants, we take pride in providing quality & convenient online services 24X7.
They are working for making more possible. To provide services to the specific segment of the people, who do not have access to bank or any other financial services. As this is their first such experience, we want to make it memorable. With their years of experience and knowledge on the segment, we have designed wide variety of services, and customized them according to their needs.
Plerk operates an employee benefits management platform focused on booking and managing business trips. The company's all-in-one platform streamlines the organization of business travel by aligning the needs of professional travelers with those of their companies. Plerk's solution enables quick and efficient travel management, providing an end-to-end approach that allows companies, managers, and employees to monitor and control travel expenses effectively. By implementing travel policies within the platform, Plerk incentivizes cost-effective decision-making, ultimately helping businesses save time and money in the travel booking process.
finally
Seed Round in 2021
Finally is a fintech company whose mission is to help small & medium-sized businesses automate their accounting and finance. Finally integrates vital business functions, including bookkeeping, expense management, bill payment, and payroll, into a unified automated solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Businesses spanning various industries depend on Finally to provide enhanced visibility and control over their financial and accounting operations.
Lendo is an alternative lending marketplace that helps digitally finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia.
Lendo was granted the first Crowdlending (debt financing) licensed in Saudi Arabia, and received the Excellence in Finance Leaders Award from FiNext Awards.
Lendo’s products and solutions make everyday business activities easier, more secure, and more efficient for both investors and borrowers alike.
Kilo operates a business-to-business e-commerce platform that connects wholesalers with micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. The company's platform is designed to digitize the local retail value chain by providing retailers with access to essential tools for price, assortment, and inventory management. By focusing on small and medium-sized retailers, Kilo enhances their ability to manage businesses across multiple sales channels. The platform fosters a network effect that promotes growth for both supply and demand, thereby creating a more efficient and responsive retail environment.
Komerce
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Komerce is a technology company that offers end-to-end solutions for e-commerce businesses. The firm platform provides e-commerce talent and improves sales performance by offering trained talent assistance, order delivery platforms, and warehouse management, allowing small and medium-sized businesses to hire for their online commerce operations.
Smartia
Venture Round in 2021
Smartia Assessoria e Corretagem de Seguros S.A. is an online insurance broker based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2010. The company specializes in offering a wide range of insurance products, including car, motorcycle, truck, taxi, and fleet insurance. Additionally, Smartia provides services for condominium, home, business, and health insurance, catering to both consumers and insurance companies. The firm utilizes advanced technology and data analytics to connect consumers with suitable insurance products and brokers, facilitating an efficient online quote experience. By engaging and qualifying leads in real-time, Smartia enables insurers and agents to effectively address customer needs. In 2020, Smartia emerged as a spin-out of QuinStreet, Inc., benefiting from the expertise of one of the largest performance marketing companies in the United States.
XCUTE operates a freelancing platform that connects small business owners in Saudi Arabia with a network of digital media freelancers for short-term projects. The company addresses the gap in traditional freelancing platforms by utilizing a proprietary algorithm that matches clients with suitable talent based on industry expertise, regional knowledge, and specific project requirements. Recognizing the unique needs of the MENA region and the burgeoning startup ecosystem, XCUTE emphasizes the importance of local expertise among freelancers. Unlike other platforms, XCUTE implements a rigorous multi-stage vetting process to ensure that only the best freelancers, skilled in areas such as design, motion graphics, digital marketing, copywriting, and translation, are available to clients. This focus on quality and regional specialization positions XCUTE as a valuable resource for businesses seeking qualified professionals for their projects.
Showcase Group
Seed Round in 2020
Showcase Group is a Bangkok-based company that operates a social selling platform designed to connect social sellers with authorized brands and suppliers. Through its mobile application, the platform enables social sellers to browse and view products directly from these suppliers and brands. By facilitating this connection, Showcase allows social sellers to earn commissions and bonus incentives based on the products they sell. The company's focus on collaboration with authorized brands ensures a reliable and trustworthy experience for both sellers and suppliers in the social selling ecosystem.
Ejen2u is a reseller ecosystem provider that focuses on empowering businesses and resellers to enhance their income and quality of life. The company has developed a cloud-based agent management platform designed to streamline the management of stockists, agents, and dropshippers. This integrated and data-driven platform offers features such as systematic product ordering, detailed reporting, and performance monitoring, along with commissions and reward systems. By leveraging these tools, Ejen2u enables businesses to improve their productivity and profitability, positioning itself as a valuable partner in the evolving landscape of e-commerce. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach, earning accolades in various startup accelerator programs.
Nikel is a technology company that specializes in providing comprehensive lending solutions for banks and technology firms aiming to serve customers in underserved sectors, including small businesses, healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability. The company develops a robust platform that facilitates lending directly to end borrowers by utilizing advanced credit analytics, origination, and underwriting engines. Nikel's technology also incorporates features such as electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC), eSignature, and collateral tracking, ensuring a seamless lending process. With offices in Indonesia and Singapore, Nikel is dedicated to empowering banks and entrepreneurs with efficient lending capabilities tailored to their specific needs.
Vech is a financial services provider focused on supporting independent workers in Latin America, particularly gig workers such as drivers and delivery personnel. The company offers short-term loans that utilize alternative credit scoring methods, allowing these workers to access funds without the need for endorsements or lengthy application processes. Vech's services are tailored to meet the specific needs of gig workers, ensuring they can earn a consistent income each week. By streamlining access to financial resources, Vech aims to empower independent workers and enhance their economic stability.
MyCash Online
Venture Round in 2020
MyCash Online is an e-Marketplace specially designed for massive pools of Migrants in Malaysia & Singapore. MyCash Online is offering easy, secure and convenient online services to the foreign workers, who do not have access to online banking or credit cards. With years of experience of working for migrants, we take pride in providing quality & convenient online services 24X7.
They are working for making more possible. To provide services to the specific segment of the people, who do not have access to bank or any other financial services. As this is their first such experience, we want to make it memorable. With their years of experience and knowledge on the segment, we have designed wide variety of services, and customized them according to their needs.
Plerk operates an employee benefits management platform focused on booking and managing business trips. The company's all-in-one platform streamlines the organization of business travel by aligning the needs of professional travelers with those of their companies. Plerk's solution enables quick and efficient travel management, providing an end-to-end approach that allows companies, managers, and employees to monitor and control travel expenses effectively. By implementing travel policies within the platform, Plerk incentivizes cost-effective decision-making, ultimately helping businesses save time and money in the travel booking process.
Kilo operates a business-to-business e-commerce platform that connects wholesalers with micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. The company's platform is designed to digitize the local retail value chain by providing retailers with access to essential tools for price, assortment, and inventory management. By focusing on small and medium-sized retailers, Kilo enhances their ability to manage businesses across multiple sales channels. The platform fosters a network effect that promotes growth for both supply and demand, thereby creating a more efficient and responsive retail environment.
Doyobi
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Doyobi is an educational platform focused on teaching science and coding through engaging and interactive methods. Its guided courses incorporate videos, quizzes, and hands-on projects, making it easier for educators to facilitate learning. Doyobi's offerings are utilized in various programs supported by notable organizations, including Google and the Singapore government, and are embraced by educators globally. The company's mission is to foster original thinking and a sense of purpose in children, equipping them with essential skills for the future. Doyobi's curriculum is designed to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset, aligning with K-12 standards while also integrating planning and design thinking to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through challenge-based learning experiences, Doyobi aims to boost children's confidence and prepare them to contribute meaningfully to society.
Plentina
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Plentina is a financial technology company founded in 2019 that specializes in creating alternative credit scores and applications to facilitate access to store credit financing for essential purchases, such as food and medicine, in emerging markets. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, Plentina aims to unlock financial services for underserved populations, enabling them to secure microloans and improve their purchasing power. The company's innovative approach addresses the challenges faced by individuals in these markets, helping them to access vital goods and financial resources more easily. Headquartered in its founding location, Plentina is committed to enhancing financial inclusion in regions where traditional credit systems may be inadequate.
Amalan International
Seed Round in 2020
Amalan International is a financial services company that specializes in assisting distressed consumers and small business owners in Southeast Asia with loan restructuring and refinancing. The company operates debt management programs that aim to enhance financial literacy and facilitate effective debt negotiations in collaboration with lenders. By designing tailored debt repayment plans, Amalan helps clients manage their debts efficiently, enabling them to regain creditworthiness and avoid penalties and high interest rates. Through its services, the company addresses the financial challenges faced by its clients, promoting stability and improved financial health.
Siren Care, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in wearable health technology for diabetic health tracking. The company has developed an innovative product, the Siren diabetic socks, which continuously monitor foot temperature—an early indicator of potential injuries that can lead to ulcers. This smart sock system allows for real-time tracking and sends temperature data to healthcare providers, enabling them to detect early signs of inflammation and other complications in at-risk patients. By engaging with healthcare providers and payers, Siren Care aims to improve the management of chronic diseases, particularly diabetes, and enhance patient outcomes through its comprehensive Siren Diabetic Foot Program.
Wee is an electric scooter sharing platform in Saudi Arabia.
Finally is a fintech company whose mission is to help small & medium-sized businesses automate their accounting and finance. Finally integrates vital business functions, including bookkeeping, expense management, bill payment, and payroll, into a unified automated solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Businesses spanning various industries depend on Finally to provide enhanced visibility and control over their financial and accounting operations.
Curlec is a digital financial platform that modernizes the Direct Debit payment system, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes. The company facilitates the collection of recurring payments by intermediation between buyers, sellers, and their banks. Through its innovative platform, Curlec enables businesses to securely collect payments from customers and automate their payment processes. This not only streamlines operations but also fosters long-term, cost-effective relationships between businesses and their clients. By bringing bank-to-bank payments into the digital age, Curlec enhances the efficiency and security of financial transactions for its users.
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.
Spareslab
Seed Round in 2020
Spareslab is a global marketplace specializing in industrial spares, parts, and equipment, particularly focused on the shipping industry. The company operates a digital procurement platform that utilizes technology and process innovation to streamline the purchasing experience for businesses. By addressing common transactional challenges, Spareslab enhances product search capabilities, offers competitive pricing, reduces lead times, and improves quality. Additionally, the platform provides various payment options, making it easier for businesses to acquire the necessary components for their operations efficiently.
Wsmart is a car service company that develops the standard of the pre-owned car market to create the car inspection service.
The company is headquartered in Suan Luang, Krung Thep.
Speero operates an online marketplace for buying new and used automotive spare parts. Founded in 2017, it offers specialized support for queries, quotations, and information.
Mi Dulce Hogar
Seed Round in 2020
Mi Dulce Hogar is a Guadalajara-based company established in 2015 that focuses on providing formal employment opportunities for domestic workers while offering comprehensive home cleaning services. The company's offerings include a variety of cleaning tasks such as stove, refrigerator, and glass cleaning, as well as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning of mirrors, streets, and garages. Mi Dulce Hogar utilizes technology to enable clients to easily schedule cleaning services and manage payments through an online platform, providing a convenient and cost-effective solution for maintaining cleanliness in homes, offices, and businesses.
CENOS
Pre Seed Round in 2020
CENOS LLC, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of 3D modeling and simulation software tailored for induction heating applications. The company offers finite element method (FEM) based engineering software that facilitates 2D and 3D simulations for various processes, including induction heating, hardening, brazing, and pre-heating for forging. CENOS aims to simplify engineering tasks for small and medium-sized engineering firms by integrating open source tools into a single, user-friendly platform. The company seeks to transform the engineering simulation software landscape, promoting wider accessibility and usability for practical engineers in production environments.
SmartCrowd
Seed Round in 2020
SmartCrowd is a real estate investment platform based in the UAE that simplifies access to the local real estate market through a user-friendly online portal. The company allows investors to purchase fractional shares in properties, enabling them to build diversified portfolios with lower minimum investments and reduced risks compared to traditional property ownership. This approach eliminates the need for extensive research and management of vacant properties, saving time and costs. SmartCrowd is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Simplifai Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Simplifai Labs is a marketing technology company that specializes in delivering contextually relevant marketing solutions without the use of cookies or the storage of user data, thereby safeguarding brand reputation. The company has developed a platform that targets significant micro-moments by integrating image, sentiment, and emotional recognition technologies. This innovative approach aims to minimize digital marketing wastage, allowing brands to enhance the safety and relevance of their communications. Simplifai Labs aspires to become a leader in the marketing industry by providing effective and privacy-conscious marketing strategies for brands.
Graviti
Seed Round in 2020
Graviti offers the products needed the most, financed for months. No credit or debit card, no initial payment, no arrears, and with credit approved immediately. It wants to make sure every family in LATAM is able to buy basic appliances for the home by offering fair and accessible financing to acquire them.
The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Mexico.
Fairbanc
Seed Round in 2019
Fairbanc is an AI-powered online payments platform based in San Francisco, California, designed specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets. The platform provides access to credit without the need for collateral or a credit history. By leveraging digital footprints, such as transaction histories and mobile data, Fairbanc offers instant digital credit lines that SMEs can use to purchase inventory from approved suppliers. This innovative approach not only facilitates easier payment processes but also helps retail shop owners increase sales by up to 20% while allowing them to develop a credit history. Additionally, suppliers benefit from more consistent order cycles and instant payments upon delivery, enhancing their sales opportunities. Fairbanc's gender-intelligent ecosystem aims to eliminate the limitations of cash transactions and empower SMEs across various sectors.
Paynas
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Paynas is a technology company based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018, that specializes in human resource management and payroll solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates various HR features, including employee management, payroll processing, recruitment management, and attendance tracking. Paynas also provides a seamless payroll solution through Visa-powered cards, alongside a benefits marketplace that includes affordable medical insurance and other financial services. By focusing on the needs of SMEs, Paynas aims to enhance financial inclusion for employees and facilitate the growth of businesses by streamlining their HR and payroll processes.
liwwa, Inc. is a peer lending platform based in Amman, Jordan, established in 2013. The company connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking capital with individual and institutional investors looking to diversify their investment portfolios. Through its platform, liwwa enables borrowers to apply for small business loans, facilitating access to necessary funds while allowing investors to earn regular monthly returns. The company conducts in-house evaluations of borrowers' creditworthiness and employs a lease-to-own model that provides interest-free returns for investors. By focusing on the MENA region, liwwa aims to enhance capital access for small businesses and create investment opportunities for individuals and institutions.
Tribal is a technology-driven financial services provider, specializing in offering small and medium-sized businesses in emerging markets access to modern payment methods and financing solutions. The company's platform enables SMBs to utilize multi-currency physical and virtual business credit cards, local and international wire transfers, short-term financing, and a comprehensive spend management tool, all integrated into a single, user-friendly interface. Tribal has secured funding from prominent investors such as SoftBank Latin America Fund, QED Investors, and Coinbase Ventures, and has been recognized by Visa as part of their FinTech Fast Track program.
Sabbar Ltd., headquartered in Saudi Arabia, operates an on-demand staffing platform focused on blue-collar jobs within the retail, hospitality, and entertainment sectors across MENA. The company's core business is connecting businesses with highly qualified, vetted professionals for casual staff hiring during peak hours or high seasons. Sabbar streamlines the recruitment process by handling interviews, training, placement, shift scheduling, worker payments, and other administrative tasks, thereby reducing associated costs for its clients.
TechieMatter
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, TechieMatter is a recruitment platform based in Cairo, Egypt. It connects employers with vetted tech talents through its proprietary system and network of verifiers.
CENOS
Pre Seed Round in 2019
CENOS LLC, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of 3D modeling and simulation software tailored for induction heating applications. The company offers finite element method (FEM) based engineering software that facilitates 2D and 3D simulations for various processes, including induction heating, hardening, brazing, and pre-heating for forging. CENOS aims to simplify engineering tasks for small and medium-sized engineering firms by integrating open source tools into a single, user-friendly platform. The company seeks to transform the engineering simulation software landscape, promoting wider accessibility and usability for practical engineers in production environments.
PandaCredit
Series A in 2019
PandaCredit is a financial services company that focuses on emerging markets in Southeast and South Asia. The firm specializes in providing secure and convenient financial products to consumers who lack access to traditional banking services. By leveraging big data analytics and machine learning technologies, PandaCredit generates credit scores for these individuals, enabling them to engage with conventional financial institutions. This approach aims to enhance financial inclusion and empower underserved populations by offering them the necessary tools to access credit and improve their financial standing.
Curlec is a digital financial platform that modernizes the Direct Debit payment system, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes. The company facilitates the collection of recurring payments by intermediation between buyers, sellers, and their banks. Through its innovative platform, Curlec enables businesses to securely collect payments from customers and automate their payment processes. This not only streamlines operations but also fosters long-term, cost-effective relationships between businesses and their clients. By bringing bank-to-bank payments into the digital age, Curlec enhances the efficiency and security of financial transactions for its users.
BeeCash
Seed Round in 2019
BeeCash operates as a financial management application that helps stores in managing sales tracking, cash flow, account receivable, account payable, and financial reports.
The company is driven by a mission to digitize and simplify cash management to help millions of businesses in INA grow.
CloudCommerce
Seed Round in 2019
CloudCommerce operates a cloud-based platform that enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to manage global online marketplaces. Its system connects SME product data with online markets worldwide, simplifying international market entry. Additionally, it integrates logistics systems to help reduce production costs and shipping times.
Lendo is an alternative lending marketplace that helps digitally finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia.
Lendo was granted the first Crowdlending (debt financing) licensed in Saudi Arabia, and received the Excellence in Finance Leaders Award from FiNext Awards.
Lendo’s products and solutions make everyday business activities easier, more secure, and more efficient for both investors and borrowers alike.
MyCash Online
Venture Round in 2019
MyCash Online is an e-Marketplace specially designed for massive pools of Migrants in Malaysia & Singapore. MyCash Online is offering easy, secure and convenient online services to the foreign workers, who do not have access to online banking or credit cards. With years of experience of working for migrants, we take pride in providing quality & convenient online services 24X7.
They are working for making more possible. To provide services to the specific segment of the people, who do not have access to bank or any other financial services. As this is their first such experience, we want to make it memorable. With their years of experience and knowledge on the segment, we have designed wide variety of services, and customized them according to their needs.
TechieMatter
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, TechieMatter is a recruitment platform based in Cairo, Egypt. It connects employers with vetted tech talents through its proprietary system and network of verifiers.
Spokn is a platform for internal communications that supports remote teams by turning voice and video content into internal podcasts and Stories. It enables organizations to share updates, wins, and culture through simple, asynchronous audio and video messages, offering a more human alternative to live meetings. The platform is used to create internal podcasts for weekly team recaps, strategy updates, new hire welcomes, and announcements, helping employees stay informed and upskill through accessible messaging. By focusing on asynchronous formats, Spokn aims to strengthen remote culture and improve engagement across distributed teams.
Souqalmal
Seed Round in 2019
Souqalmal.com LLC FZ operates a leading financial comparison website in the Middle East, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with the tools to search and compare various financial products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, the platform offers detailed information on credit cards, personal loans, car loans, bank accounts, mortgages, and various insurance options, including car, home, travel, and SME insurance. Users can obtain real-time quotes for insurance in under 60 seconds and have their policies issued within an hour. Souqalmal.com has also expanded its services to include mobile phone and broadband plans, as well as educational options like schools and nurseries. The company has received multiple awards for its innovative approach and has grown its insurance business significantly. With backing from notable investors and a proven track record, Souqalmal.com continues to empower consumers to make informed financial decisions.
MyCash Online
Seed Round in 2019
MyCash Online is an e-Marketplace specially designed for massive pools of Migrants in Malaysia & Singapore. MyCash Online is offering easy, secure and convenient online services to the foreign workers, who do not have access to online banking or credit cards. With years of experience of working for migrants, we take pride in providing quality & convenient online services 24X7.
They are working for making more possible. To provide services to the specific segment of the people, who do not have access to bank or any other financial services. As this is their first such experience, we want to make it memorable. With their years of experience and knowledge on the segment, we have designed wide variety of services, and customized them according to their needs.
SepPure Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
SepPure disrupts energy-intensive chemical separation processes like distillation. It uses novel nanofiltration membranes for sustainable separations, reducing global energy consumption, emissions, and pollution.