AHL Venture Partners

Rent to Own Ltd. is a company based in Lusaka, Zambia, that specializes in providing affordable financing and essential equipment to small-scale entrepreneurs in rural areas. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on empowering local business owners by offering high-impact assets such as refrigerators, hammer mills, and irrigation pumps, which are crucial for farming and food production. Rent to Own employs a tailored approach to its financing services, adapting to the unique needs of each client through a guided asset selection process, direct distribution, and individualized training for equipment maintenance and usage. Its innovative six-step loan process helps mitigate repayment risks while ensuring optimal utilization of the provided equipment, thereby facilitating business growth and enhancing the entrepreneurial landscape in rural Zambian communities.

Zoona is a mobile technology company established in 2009, headquartered in South Africa with operations in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. It specializes in developing products such as money transfers, electronic voucher payments, and agent payments, aiming to provide safe and reliable financial services to underserved communities across Africa. As of now, Zoona has processed over $2 billion in transactions, demonstrating its significant impact on the continent's financial landscape. The company has been recognized by notable organizations like The Nike Foundation and The Unreasonable Group for its potential to empower young entrepreneurs and help girls become entrepreneurs, thereby contributing to poverty alleviation efforts.