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 specializing in domestic work management services, specifically designed for employers of domestic workers and nannies. The platform offers a comprehensive membership that includes features such as contract generation, monthly payroll calculation, and a digital folder for document storage. It automates payroll management tasks, from contract affiliation to termination, ensuring that employers can efficiently manage their obligations while adhering to labor regulations. Additionally, Symplifica prioritizes the welfare of domestic workers by promoting fair working conditions and providing access to legal social benefits, thereby supporting both employers and employees in maintaining compliance and fostering a positive work environment.

Univercells is a provider of biomanufacturing solutions focused on making biologics, including vaccines and therapeutics, more accessible and affordable. The company offers innovative technologies designed to reduce manufacturing costs significantly, achieving up to 90% savings on the cost of goods and over 75% in capital investment. Their approach utilizes single-use technologies and integrates three manufacturing steps—cell culture under perfusion, clarification, and capture—into a simulated continuous mode. Univercells also provides a range of biomanufacturing services, including scale-X hydro, scale-X carbo, and NevoLine, along with integrated support such as equipment confirmation, facility design, and bioprocess excellence. This comprehensive offering aids cell and gene therapy manufacturers in scaling their operations from research and development to commercial production, ultimately addressing 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.