Uncovered Fund
Uncovered Fund is a venture capital investment firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm focuses on early-stage startups, primarily targeting businesses located in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Uncovered Fund invests in various sectors, including retail, fintech, health tech, logistics, mobility as a service (MaaS), agritech, and smart city initiatives. By concentrating on these regions and industries, Uncovered Fund aims to support innovative entrepreneurs and foster growth in emerging markets.
Bettr
Venture Round in 2022
Bettr is a digital banking platform aimed at revolutionizing financial access for South Africa's youth. Founded by a group of creative entrepreneurs and fintech veterans, the company addresses the lack of accessible financial products for young people. Bettr's platform allows users to open online accounts, obtain cards, and engage in virtual banking without transaction fees, offering essential tools for transactions, saving, borrowing, and insurance. By leveraging technology and fostering community, Bettr seeks to empower young individuals with the confidence and resources to achieve their financial goals. The organization is committed to creating a new culture of money in Africa, focusing on nurturing individual worth alongside wealth.
Yoco Technologies, based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in streamlining commerce between buyers and sellers. It offers a mobile point-of-sale solution that enables businesses to accept secure payments online and offline through a unified platform. This platform also includes lending and business software services, catering to over 300,000 small businesses annually, processing billions of dollars in transactions. Yoco aims to enhance the customer experience by reducing wait times and simplifying payment processes for both buyers and sellers.
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