Soros Economic Development Fund

Hewatele is a social enterprise focused on supplying affordable medical oxygen to underserved patients, particularly in remote areas of Africa. Collaborating with affiliates such as CPHD and Mediquip Global, the company aims to enhance access to emergency healthcare by delivering essential oxygen for medical and surgical needs. Its services cater to public hospitals, private not-for-profit hospitals, and individual patients, ensuring that everyone can receive the life-saving oxygen they require at an accessible cost.

Hewatele is a social enterprise focused on supplying affordable medical oxygen to underserved patients, particularly in remote areas of Africa. Collaborating with affiliates such as CPHD and Mediquip Global, the company aims to enhance access to emergency healthcare by delivering essential oxygen for medical and surgical needs. Its services cater to public hospitals, private not-for-profit hospitals, and individual patients, ensuring that everyone can receive the life-saving oxygen they require at an accessible cost.

Symplifica is a software startup focused on providing management services for domestic workers and nannies. The company offers a platform that simplifies the hiring process and payroll management for employers, facilitating tasks such as contract generation, monthly payroll calculations, and ongoing contract management. By automating these processes, Symplifica ensures that employers comply with labor regulations while also supporting domestic workers in obtaining fair working conditions and access to legal benefits. Its membership service includes features like a digital folder for document storage and alerts for employment-related tasks, enhancing the overall experience for both employers and domestic employees.

Univercells is a company specializing in high-density, low-cost biomanufacturing solutions aimed at enhancing the production of biologics, including antibodies, proteins, and vaccines. The company leverages innovative engineering and proprietary technologies, such as single-use systems and continuous process intensification, to significantly reduce capital investments by over 75% and the cost of goods by up to 90%. Univercells offers a range of services, including scale-X hydro, scale-X carbo, and NevoLine, which support both research and development and commercial-scale production of biologics. Additionally, the company provides integrated services like equipment confirmation, capacity and facility design, and bioprocess excellence, facilitating the scalability of cell and gene therapy manufacturers from clinical trials to commercial manufacturing. Through its commitment to making biologics more accessible and affordable, Univercells addresses critical global health challenges.

EM3 AgriServices Pvt. Ltd., established in 2013 and headquartered in Noida, India, specializes in providing on-farm services aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity for Indian farmers. As one of the pioneering private sector initiatives in farm mechanization and technology services, EM3 addresses the entire cultivation cycle. The company is committed to developing a comprehensive range of service offerings with the long-term objective of becoming a full-stack marketplace, enabling small farmers to access a wide variety of necessary inputs and services efficiently.

DSM Corridor Group Ltd. is a specialized operator of dry bulk terminals based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The company provides a comprehensive range of cargo handling services, including ship discharging, loading, and lightering operations for various commodities such as dry bulk, metals, ores, cereals, fertilizers, and chemicals. Its offerings encompass shore discharge of general cargo, container stuffing and de-stuffing, as well as consulting services for the shipping and material handling sectors. Additionally, DSM Corridor Group engages in clearing and forwarding services for agricultural and mining inputs and outputs. The company also rents out port handling equipment, such as weigh bridges and forklifts, and designs, manufactures, and sells bulk handling equipment tailored to specific products. It further supports maritime operations by supplying necessary provisions and equipment to ships. Established in 2004, DSM Corridor Group is dedicated to facilitating efficient logistics and warehousing solutions for its diverse clientele.

Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Pvt Ltd. is a potato supply chain management company based in Pune, India. Founded in 2008, it offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at enhancing value within the food supply chain and food processing sectors. The company provides farmers and food processors with essential inputs, including seeds and quality processing-grade potatoes, as well as pre and post-harvest support. Its offerings encompass agricultural consultancy, cold storage solutions, and training services. In addition, Siddhivinayak Agri Processing specializes in manufacturing processing equipment, such as systems for potato handling, seasoning, and production lines for snacks. The company also delivers consulting services related to plant audits and process design, as well as water treatment solutions and process automation. By addressing the diverse needs of farmers and large-scale food producers, Siddhivinayak Agri Processing aims to facilitate efficient potato cultivation and processing.