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M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

BlueMark engages in providing independent impact verification services for investors and companies. It focuses on strengthening trust in impact investing and helps bring more accountability to the impact investment process.

TIBU Health is an Omnichannel Health Technology company that delivers health services where people live, work and click.. We adopt the latest, most advanced technologies in health and logistics to provide patients with a convenient and coordinated end-to-end healthcare experience that results in better health outcomes, healthier lives and with more time to spend on the things that matter to our patients. We’re a different kind of healthcare company and thrilled to be reshaping how people access healthcare service in Africa.

Field develops pharmaceutical supply-chain technology that digitizes, modernizes, strengthens, and sustains healthcare supply chains, enabling easy access to medicines. The platform is designed to be easy to use, scalable, and effective for governments and businesses delivering healthcare worldwide, supporting improvements in how medicines reach communities and helping ensure healthcare for millions.

PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

Yusudi LTD is a social enterprise based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing training services aimed at developing essential business skills in young people, thereby enhancing their career prospects. Yusudi offers a comprehensive practical program that covers key topics such as self-management, decision-making, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, networking, and business communication. Through a combination of hands-on training and experiential workshops, Yusudi equips participants with the necessary tools to thrive in their careers while also supplying well-trained interns to small and medium-sized enterprises and corporate organizations, facilitating mutual growth for both the youth and the organizations they serve.

Shortlist Professional Services Private Limited operates an online recruitment platform focused on helping employers in India and East Africa hire candidates based on skills and potential rather than traditional credentials. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company serves junior to mid-level and commercial roles, sourcing candidates from local markets. The platform employs predictive chat-based interviews and online competency assessments to streamline the hiring process, allowing employers to bypass the more time-consuming and biased stages of recruitment. Through its innovative approach, Shortlist aims to support growing enterprises in finding the right talent efficiently and effectively.

PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

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.

PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.

Umati Capital is a financial services start-up established in September 2012, dedicated to enhancing access to finance through innovative technology. As a non-bank financial institution, it specializes in providing credit and payment solutions, primarily targeting agri-business supply chains, retailer value chains, and fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers. The company employs proprietary technology to deliver branchless financial services, catering specifically to small-scale suppliers, trading companies, and industrial processors. Additionally, Umati Capital offers a lending platform that facilitates invoice discounting and other forms of working capital, empowering small and medium-sized enterprises in East Africa to secure the financing necessary for their growth.

M-KOPA offers connected asset financing solutions, combining digital micropayments and IoT connectivity. It provides access to essential products like solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, and financial services for underbanked customers without requiring credit history or assets.

SmartProcure, LLC is a company based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, founded in 2011. It specializes in aggregating government purchase order data from local, state, and federal agencies across the United States. SmartProcure's web-based platform provides detailed purchasing information, including product descriptions, quantities, pricing, vendor profiles, and agency details. This enables government agencies to make informed purchasing decisions, access competitive intelligence, plan sales requests for proposal responses, and increase agency outreach. By connecting agencies and vendors with actual purchase order history, SmartProcure aims to improve the efficiency of the government procurement process, helping agencies secure better pricing and vendors analyze demand and prices for their products or services.

PaxVax Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines targeting various infectious diseases. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, PaxVax has pioneered a proprietary oral vaccine technology based on adenovirus, which addresses the logistical challenges of traditional injectable vaccines, such as cold storage and the need for medical personnel for administration. The company’s vaccine portfolio includes products for cholera, typhoid fever, hepatitis A, avian influenza, anthrax, and components for HIV, among others. Additionally, PaxVax is actively engaged in developing vaccines for malaria, dengue, rabies, and herpes simplex virus. With research and development facilities in San Diego, California, and Thörishaus, Switzerland, PaxVax aims to provide innovative solutions for travelers and biodefense, both in the United States and internationally. It operates as a subsidiary of Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.

Pivot Works is a city-scale treatment solution that converts human waste into renewable fuel. By creating fuel from waste and selling to industrial customers like cement companies, Pivot Works shifts the cost burden of sanitation away from poor urban citizens. Pivot Works was founded by Ashley Muspratt and is based in Kigali, Rwanda.

CleanChoice Energy supplies 100% renewable electricity to residential and commercial customers in Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. The company sources power from wind and solar farms, ensuring that every kilowatt hour used comes from regional clean energy without requiring any installation or changes to the existing utility service. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Ethical Electric, CleanChoice Energy offers a simple sign‑up process that requires only a utility bill, with no upfront costs, home visits, or long‑term commitments. Customers can cancel at any time, and the company’s data‑empowered technology guarantees that the energy delivered is replenished on the grid with clean sources, reducing carbon emissions and supporting a healthier environment.

PaxVax Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines targeting various infectious diseases. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, PaxVax has pioneered a proprietary oral vaccine technology based on adenovirus, which addresses the logistical challenges of traditional injectable vaccines, such as cold storage and the need for medical personnel for administration. The company’s vaccine portfolio includes products for cholera, typhoid fever, hepatitis A, avian influenza, anthrax, and components for HIV, among others. Additionally, PaxVax is actively engaged in developing vaccines for malaria, dengue, rabies, and herpes simplex virus. With research and development facilities in San Diego, California, and Thörishaus, Switzerland, PaxVax aims to provide innovative solutions for travelers and biodefense, both in the United States and internationally. It operates as a subsidiary of Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.

EcoPost Limited Kenya has local labor and resources to produce an innovative product and help solve pressing socioeconomic and environmental challenges and recycles waste plastic to manufacture eco-friendly plastic lumber. For inquiries, an online inquiry form is available on their website.

Mosaic is a residential solar financing company that provides financing for home solar systems, enabling homeowners to adopt solar energy and share in the benefits of clean energy. The platform supports contractors and homeowners with a simple financing option at the point of sale, aligning with its mission of expanding access to clean energy and broad participation in the transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2011 and based in Oakland, California, Mosaic focuses on delivering financing solutions that simplify solar adoption and promote environmental and economic benefits for customers.

Pivot Works is a city-scale treatment solution that converts human waste into renewable fuel. By creating fuel from waste and selling to industrial customers like cement companies, Pivot Works shifts the cost burden of sanitation away from poor urban citizens. Pivot Works was founded by Ashley Muspratt and is based in Kigali, Rwanda.