KawiSafi Ventures

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.

Sistema.bio designs and manufactures prefabricated modular biodigester systems aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of life for small farmers. The company's biodigesters utilize anaerobic bacteria to convert manure from livestock and other organic waste into methane gas and organic fertilizer. This process not only provides farmers with biogas for cooking and heating but also generates mechanical energy for agricultural activities. By transforming waste into valuable resources, Sistema.bio enables farmers to tackle waste management issues while increasing their productivity and sustainability.

Inspirafarms specializes in the manufacturing of solar-powered modular food processing and cold storage technologies. The company offers off-grid cold storage units, food processing plants, and dairy chilling machines, along with accessories such as Good Agricultural Practice certified modules and renewable energy systems. It provides essential machinery for post-harvest value addition processes, catering to medium and large-scale value chains primarily in Central America and East Africa. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company also operates offices in Kenya, Southern Africa, and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Inspirafarms aims to deliver affordable and efficient agricultural processing solutions that comply with global food safety standards, thereby enhancing the supply of healthy and nutritious food to both local and international markets.

Sistema.bio designs and manufactures prefabricated modular biodigester systems aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of life for small farmers. The company's biodigesters utilize anaerobic bacteria to convert manure from livestock and other organic waste into methane gas and organic fertilizer. This process not only provides farmers with biogas for cooking and heating but also generates mechanical energy for agricultural activities. By transforming waste into valuable resources, Sistema.bio enables farmers to tackle waste management issues while increasing their productivity and sustainability.

D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at making clean energy accessible and affordable for rural and semi-urban populations. The company's offerings include a range of solar-powered devices such as lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all of which are part of rechargeable solar kits. These products are designed to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for users by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

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.

Angaza is a technology company that focuses on providing affordable products to consumers in emerging markets. Established in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive pay-as-you-go platform utilized by manufacturers and distributors worldwide. This platform allows businesses to sell essential products, such as solar lights and clean cookstoves, to off-grid consumers who lack access to credit and traditional banking services. By digitizing complex operations and sales processes through its cloud-based software and mobile applications, Angaza enables last-mile distributors to implement consumer financing plans. The company's mission is to facilitate universal access to transformative products and services, contributing to the reduction of poverty and promoting financial inclusion for underserved populations.

Inspirafarms specializes in the manufacturing of solar-powered modular food processing and cold storage technologies. The company offers off-grid cold storage units, food processing plants, and dairy chilling machines, along with accessories such as Good Agricultural Practice certified modules and renewable energy systems. It provides essential machinery for post-harvest value addition processes, catering to medium and large-scale value chains primarily in Central America and East Africa. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, the company also operates offices in Kenya, Southern Africa, and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Inspirafarms aims to deliver affordable and efficient agricultural processing solutions that comply with global food safety standards, thereby enhancing the supply of healthy and nutritious food to both local and international markets.

BioLite Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that develops and manufactures innovative energy products for both off-grid communities and outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2006, the company offers a diverse range of portable items, including clean-burning stoves, grills, power lights, and energy bundles, all designed to enhance user experience while reducing environmental impact. BioLite's flagship HomeStove™ significantly decreases indoor smoke emissions and utilizes waste heat to generate electricity, allowing users to charge devices such as cell phones and LED lights. This product not only addresses the urgent health risks associated with indoor cooking on open fires but also provides economic incentives for continued use. By serving two distinct markets—families in energy poverty and outdoor adventurers—BioLite effectively reinvests near-term revenue to tackle long-term challenges, promoting sustainable energy solutions worldwide.

OPES Solutions designs and manufactures application solar modules for devices.

Lendable is a lending platform. When you borrow money, it comes straight from an investor. Unlike banks, who hand out loans from piles of cash they look after on behalf of savers. Their platform is super-fast (you’ll see in a moment), and makes lending as hassle- free as possible. It’s a matter of a few clicks and you get your quote. Unlike banks, who require paperwork and run expensive branch networks.

Lendable, Inc. is a financial services company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing debt financing to fintech companies operating in emerging and frontier markets. The firm bridges the gap between institutional debt investors and high-growth alternative lenders, particularly in Africa, enabling these lenders to expand their loan portfolios and access necessary financing. Lendable also offers a comprehensive database that includes market repayment, demographic, and contextual data, which aids in model improvement and validation. Additionally, the company provides a risk engine that assesses individual credit risk as well as portfolio and group-level risk, thereby enhancing the decision-making capabilities of lenders and originators of debt in developing markets.

D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at making clean energy accessible and affordable for rural and semi-urban populations. The company's offerings include a range of solar-powered devices such as lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all of which are part of rechargeable solar kits. These products are designed to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for users by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes solar power systems aimed at improving energy access in Africa and other developing regions. The company focuses on providing off-grid solutions, including solar kits, residential solar installations, and energy kiosks, enabling consumers in rural areas to experience reliable electricity similar to that in western countries. By creating innovative distribution methods, BBOXX seeks to meet the energy needs of underserved populations while ensuring superior customer service. Its operations extend to countries such as Sierra Leone, Kenya, Somalia, and Pakistan, where the company strives to enhance energy management and power production in off-grid environments.