Africa Goodnest
Grant in 2022
Africa Goodnest operates an e-commerce platform that connects consumers globally with authentic African agricultural products. It specializes in facilitating the logistics for delivery of value-added items such as personal care products, dried spices, and food & beverages sourced directly from African suppliers. The company arranges local pick-up of products and ensures their timely delivery to customers worldwide, promoting accessibility and affordability.
Sommalife operates a rural community-based platform aimed at supporting women's groups in shea-producing regions. The company focuses on generating sustained income and positive impact for rural communities by providing valuable resources and connecting key stakeholders in the shea value chain through technology. By integrating technology with environmentally responsible practices and high productivity, Sommalife empowers local producers to increase their output and access international markets. This approach enables these producers to earn fair wages and additional income, ultimately fostering economic growth and sustainability in the communities they serve.
Fluid Finance Technologies
Grant in 2022
Fluid Finance Technologies helps microfinance institutions get secure data from the field.
Digital Health Access
Grant in 2022
Digital Health Access is a platform connecting healthcare professionals with users via mobile and web apps. It offers on-demand medical, legal, and psychological consultations, health facility location services, and an e-pharmacy feature. The platform aims to improve global healthcare access by bridging demand for family doctors, reducing waiting times, and providing affordable, scalable solutions.
Tiny Reusers
Grant in 2022
Tiny Reusers is an e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of preloved and new items for babies, children, and maternity needs. The company offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, toys, books, baby equipment, and maternity apparel. By providing a convenient online shopping experience, Tiny Reusers caters to the needs of parents and expectant mothers, making it easier for them to find quality items for their families.
Swoove is a logistics management platform that aggregates delivery services and provides dispatch and fleet management tools to improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs. Its cloud-based platform offers real-time route automation, driver and vehicle tracking, order and vendor management, and analytics, enabling logistics teams to monitor shipments, optimize routes, and scale operations across diverse fleet sizes, including in emerging markets.
Motito is a fintech company focused on enhancing financial inclusion and access to credit across Africa. It operates a mobile shopping app that allows users to shop at their preferred retail stores while offering a buy now, pay later option. This platform enables customers to make purchases and pay in installments, providing an interest-free credit solution at the point of sale. By tailoring payment plans to individual needs, Motito aims to streamline the shopping experience and improve financial accessibility for its users.
Bosea is a financial technology company focused on providing convenient loans to underserved and unbanked communities. By leveraging alternative data, Bosea aims to assist individuals who lack a credit history, helping them access the financial system. The company's mission is to empower these communities by offering financial solutions that promote inclusion and improve their economic well-being. Through its innovative approach, Bosea seeks to bridge the gap for those who traditionally face barriers to credit and financial services.
Wegoo is a logistics platform designed to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with affordable and reliable on-demand delivery services across Africa. By facilitating the movement of goods both within cities and across borders, Wegoo supports micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and e-commerce businesses. The company has successfully completed thousands of deliveries, leveraging its robust platform to ensure efficient shipment transactions for its clients.
Tendo is an online platform based in Accra, Ghana, that facilitates independent reselling by connecting resellers with businesses. Founded in 2019, the company allows individuals to start their own online businesses without the need for upfront capital investment. Tendo sources ready-to-ship products from various suppliers, which are then made available to resellers who can add their profit margins. The platform also provides access to social media tools and enables resellers to list products at wholesale prices, eliminating the challenges of inventory management and transportation. This innovative approach empowers small businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital e-commerce landscape.
Plugnom provides a step-by-step guide to setting up service through a well-designed user-friendly CPanel built by expects to meet industry standards.
Ogaliya digitizes handmade products from informal manufacturers in Africa typically those in underprivileged communities and distributes them on established eCommerce platforms, allowing them to sell and receive payments globally. We also provide streamlined accessibility to raw materials, machinery and financing for informal manufacturers in Africa.
Ogaliya is resolved on a vision to empower informal manufacturers in Africa to compete effectively in the global market. We are on a mission to leverage existing platforms, forge partnerships, and create inclusive digitization solutions to boost sales and access to resources that will facilitate the scaling of informal manufacturers in Africa.
Eazyloop is an AI powered procurement platform for fast moving consumer goods and is designed to help small businesses in retail and hospitality get access to credit facilities through our partnerships with manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors.
Kadi is a Fintech solution that enables informal logistics providers in construction, mining, and oil & gas to earn more, get paid quickly, and grow their business.
BlowApp is an advertising platform that connects advertisers to Social Media influencers.
Casting Africa
Grant in 2021
Casting Africa is a casting platform and talent directory focused on connecting talents to jobs.
Wi-flix is an African-based live streaming and subscriber video on demand platform. It operates a streaming service that provides access to a wide range of entertainment content, including African drama series, telenovelas, movies, sports, kids' content, documentaries, and live television channels. Users can enjoy these offerings anytime and anywhere, across various devices.
Stabus is a company that specializes in mobility solutions, offering a comprehensive platform that connects customers with drivers and a diverse range of vehicles, including buses, cars, and trucks. The company provides various services, such as shuttle transportation, vehicle rentals, staff transportation, and courier services, catering to both individuals and businesses. By leveraging web, mobile app, and automated WhatsApp bot technologies, Stabus aims to enhance convenience for its customers and vehicle partners, ensuring efficient and accessible transportation options across different sectors. Its focus on serving multinational industries reflects its commitment to meeting the transportation needs of a broad clientele.
Africa Global Radio
Grant in 2021
Africa Global Radio is an online radio station based in Ghana that produces, promotes, and uncovers compelling content on the diverse narratives in Africa & the African Diaspora. It produces authentic chronicles on Africa and its people, past, present, and future, to address the global under-representation of real-life examples that show the potential of our transformational development.
Roots Digital
Grant in 2021
Roots Digital is a logistics and eCommerce solution platform.
TicketMiller
Grant in 2021
TicketMiller is a ticketing platform for events and experiences.
Klingbo is a learning management system (LMS) that is software for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, or learning and development programs.
Dobiison VR is a startup focused on delivering interactive virtual tours and dynamic digital experiences, primarily within the hospitality sector. The company utilizes a virtual reality content production platform to assist businesses, particularly in real estate, construction, and tourism, in enhancing their online presence. Dobiison VR offers a range of services, including photography, videography, virtual tours, and Google Street View, all designed to create immersive, 360-degree content. By doing so, it aims to facilitate improved customer engagement and drive conversions for its clients, ultimately transforming how businesses market their offerings.