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Leta Technology is a software development company that creates supply chain and logistics software to enable the efficient and automated movement of goods.

SHYFT builds industrial-grade IoT and integrated software to connect and intelligently manage distributed energy resources (DERs) in markets that struggle with resiliency. SHYFT is pioneering the development of integrated decentralized power systems in emerging markets like Nigeria, leapfrogging over traditional central infrastructure and enabling DERs to scale and support existing but unreliable grids.

At the last mile, where the O&M costs are high and connectivity is scarce, live two billion underserved energy consumers. SteamaCo offers the world’s most data-efficient energy management system, enabling utilities to operate in previously unreachable places.

IBISA is an index-based insurance marketplace founded in 2018 and based in Luxembourg. The company leverages blockchain technology and satellite earth observation data to offer innovative risk modeling services. Its platform focuses on providing affordable crop protection solutions for smallholder farmers through a mutual risk-sharing approach. This model enables quick assessment and payment processes, ensuring that farmers receive timely support in times of need. By combining advanced technology with a commitment to inclusivity, IBISA aims to enhance the financial resilience of agricultural communities.

Downforce Technologies specializes in science-led, data-driven land management solutions aimed at enhancing soil health, organic carbon levels, and biodiversity. Recognizing the critical issue of soil degradation affecting over 30% of the world's soil, the company has developed a comprehensive platform that provides a high-resolution analysis of land carbon profiles. This platform allows for precise measurement and tracking of soil organic carbon variability across individual farms, extensive land portfolios, and entire landscapes. By utilizing reliable, science-based data, Downforce Technologies enables clients to identify specific intervention areas, ensuring efficient and cost-effective monitoring techniques tailored to land use and crop type.

SunCulture, located in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in solar-powered drip irrigation systems designed to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting sustainability. Their flagship product, the AgroSolar Irrigation Kit, integrates solar water pumping technology with high-efficiency drip irrigation, equipping farmers with the necessary tools to increase crop yields and optimize water usage. SunCulture distinguishes itself as a comprehensive resource for Kenyan farmers by offering not only the irrigation systems but also agronomic services, educational training, and access to financing and markets. This holistic approach addresses the needs of smallholder farmers, enabling them to grow food more efficiently while minimizing fertilizer waste through direct application in irrigation systems. By combining innovative technology with essential support services, SunCulture aims to empower rural communities and improve their agricultural outcomes.

Roam is a technologically oriented electric mobility firm that creates and develops electric motorbikes and electric buses for emerging markets. Roam provides supporting infrastructure, fleet management software, and after-sales services to create an ecosystem that speeds up the transition to sustainable mobility in new frontier markets.

Apollo Agriculture Ltd. is an agtech company based in Nairobi, Kenya, that supports smallholder farmers by providing financial and technical assistance. Founded in 2015, the company offers loans to help farmers acquire essential inputs such as fertilizer, seeds, and crop insurance, along with access to expert advice. By utilizing agronomic machine learning, remote sensing, and mobile technology, Apollo customizes financing packages based on individual farmer needs, assessing credit risk through satellite and soil data. This tailored approach aims to enhance farming practices and significantly increase crop yields, thereby maximizing profits for farmers in emerging markets.

Odyssey is at the center of one of the biggest economic and climate opportunities of our lifetime: the clean energy transition in emerging markets, where aging/weak grids, favorable policies, and high diesel costs are making distributed renewable energy systems THE energy infrastructure of the future. Odyssey provides financiers and renewable energy project developers with leading-edge technologies and a data-driven software platform to aggregate and scale investment in distributed renewable energy. (DRE) Odyssey is the only end-to-end platform to scale project development across all phases: planning, financing, procuring, and operating projects. Our solutions solve the key challenges facing the distributed renewable energy industry in emerging markets: Planning + Finance Solutions: Financiers lack the information to navigate the investment landscape in many countries that most need their support. By leveraging our network of 2000+ renewable energy companies, we are helping private and concessional financiers access projects that were previously inaccessible. We have $1.3 billion of financing for distributed renewable energy projects on the platform and a pipeline of more than US$785 million in active discussions with concessional and commercial financiers. We also offer advanced software tools to efficiently plan projects, aggregate portfolios and streamline diligence between developers and investors. Procurement Solutions: Smaller renewable energy companies can’t access economies of scale pricing and terms when buying equipment. By aggregating their orders and connecting them with financing that would otherwise be out of reach, we help developers access equipment more quickly, reliably, and at better prices. Monitoring & Control Solutions: As renewable energy companies scale their operations, ensuring they are performing reliably and optimally is a challenge. We offer hardware and software to make it easy to spot any issues, remotely control components, as well as provide data back to investors about portfolio performance in the form of customized dashboards for commercial, financial, operational, and impact metrics.