AgriCapital
Debt Financing in 2024
AgriCapital is a financial service firm that provides store credit, productive credit, credit installments, and accompaniment services.
AgriCapital
Debt Financing in 2024
AgriCapital is a financial service firm that provides store credit, productive credit, credit installments, and accompaniment services.
Finaktiva
Debt Financing in 2024
Finaktiva is a digital financing ecosystem in Colombia serving small and medium enterprises. It offers a platform that integrates cash management, liquidity solutions, supply chain finance, and lending to help SMEs manage cash flow, access financing, and support growth. The platform analyzes ventures and requires complete documentation to determine credit options, enabling immediate liquidity and streamlined supplier payments.
Ampersand
Venture Round in 2024
Ampersand is a company based in Kigali, Rwanda, that specializes in the manufacture of affordable electric vehicles and charging systems tailored for the three million motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa. The company aims to enhance mass-market electric mobility by providing a battery swap network and an operating system that facilitates sustainable transport solutions. By making electric mobility accessible and affordable, Ampersand not only improves the livelihoods of drivers but also contributes to environmental sustainability. As of January 2024, the company's customer base has expanded to 2,000 users, who collectively cover 1.5 million kilometers weekly in Nairobi and Kigali.
Ilara Health
Debt Financing in 2024
Ilara Health develops and distributes AI-powered diagnostic devices for primary care doctors serving rural and peri-urban communities in Africa, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The compact devices connect to a proprietary software platform and electronic medical records, recording patient data to support accurate, affordable diagnostics at the point of care. The company aims to expand access to essential diagnostics by targeting the highly fragmented primary care infrastructure and delivering devices directly to clinicians, enabling clinicians to deliver timely, data-backed diagnostic services.
Ampersand
Venture Round in 2023
Ampersand is a company based in Kigali, Rwanda, that specializes in the manufacture of affordable electric vehicles and charging systems tailored for the three million motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa. The company aims to enhance mass-market electric mobility by providing a battery swap network and an operating system that facilitates sustainable transport solutions. By making electric mobility accessible and affordable, Ampersand not only improves the livelihoods of drivers but also contributes to environmental sustainability. As of January 2024, the company's customer base has expanded to 2,000 users, who collectively cover 1.5 million kilometers weekly in Nairobi and Kigali.
Complete Farmer
Debt Financing in 2023
Founded in 2017, Complete Farmer is a Ghana-based company that offers end-to-end digital agriculture solutions. It manages crop farms and develops IoT-based software with machine learning algorithms for farm monitoring. The platform connects global agricultural commodity buyers directly with African farmers, promoting sustainable farming practices and food security.
ZhanaSolutions
Seed Round in 2023
ZhanaSolutions is a clean-tech firm offering waste collection services through G-Trap technology, maintenance, and disposal of fatty waste.
MoKo Home + Living
Series B in 2022
MoKo Home + Living is a Nairobi, Kenya-based manufacturer and retailer of home furniture established in 2014. It designs and produces durable, modern furnishings, including sofas and mattresses, with seating options such as 3-, 4-, and 6-seater models; some sofas feature removable covers, velcro and zip closures, side pockets and footstools. The company focuses on meeting consumer needs through customized design and offers delivery to homes, with sales channels that include online and social platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp.
Mr. Green Africa
Series B in 2022
Founded in 2014, Mr. Green Africa is a Nairobi-based recycling company that transforms post-consumer plastic waste into valuable resources. It specializes in collecting, processing, and selling recycled pellets of HDPE, PP, and PET in various colors, contributing to waste management solutions while integrating informal waste workers into its value chain.
Redavia
Debt Financing in 2021
REDAVIA GmbH is a company based in Munich, Germany, that specializes in providing rental solar farms for businesses and communities in East and West Africa. The company offers a pre-configured solar power system, which includes high-performance solar generation and energy storage modules. This system is designed for easy shipping, setup, scaling, and redeployment, making it accessible for various sectors, including agro-food processing, mining, manufacturing, hospitality, real estate, utilities, and community services. REDAVIA's solutions provide a cost-effective, reliable, and clean energy alternative, allowing clients to benefit from solar power with minimal upfront investment and technical expertise.
SunCulture
Debt Financing in 2021
SunCulture, located in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in solar-powered drip irrigation systems designed to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting sustainability. The company offers the AgroSolar Irrigation Kit, which integrates solar water pumping technology with high-efficiency drip irrigation, providing farmers with a comprehensive solution to improve crop yields and reduce costs. This innovative kit not only supplies reliable access to water but also supports smallholder farmers by offering agronomic services, educational training, and access to financing and markets. SunCulture's unique approach positions it as a one-stop shop for Kenyan farmers, focusing on the quality of both its products and services, while also helping to minimize fertilizer waste through efficient application methods.
Twiga Foods
Debt Financing in 2019
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
Finaktiva
Series A in 2019
Finaktiva is a digital financing ecosystem in Colombia serving small and medium enterprises. It offers a platform that integrates cash management, liquidity solutions, supply chain finance, and lending to help SMEs manage cash flow, access financing, and support growth. The platform analyzes ventures and requires complete documentation to determine credit options, enabling immediate liquidity and streamlined supplier payments.
Sempli
Debt Financing in 2018
Sempli operates an online lending platform in Colombia, designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company aims to streamline access to capital for these enterprises by leveraging technology and data-driven insights. Through its digital banking services, Sempli facilitates efficient and convenient financing solutions, empowering SMBs to grow and create value.
Twiga Foods
Series A in 2017
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
Fenix International
Private Equity Round in 2012
Fenix International Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures renewable energy products aimed at mobile telecommunications in emerging markets. Established in 2009, Fenix specializes in ultra-affordable solar solutions to empower over 1.3 billion people living off-grid. Its flagship product, the ReadySet, is an intelligent plug-and-play energy system capable of powering mobile phones, lights, water purifiers, and medical applications. The ReadySet utilizes a variety of energy sources, including solar, micro-wind, micro-hydro, and bicycle dynamos, and is complemented by a range of accessories such as mobile phone chargers and LED lights. Fenix markets its products through various channels, including service centers and shops in Uganda and Rwanda, as well as crowdfunding platforms in the United States. The company has garnered significant recognition and awards, highlighting its expertise in power electronics, product design, and marketing strategies tailored for underserved communities.