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M-KOPA Kenya Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in Nairobi, specializes in developing and marketing solar home systems designed for off-grid customers. The company offers a range of solar products, including systems equipped with lights, phone charging capabilities, and solar-powered radios. M-KOPA began commercial operations in Kenya in 2012 and has since expanded its services to Uganda and Tanzania. The company operates through a network of over 1,000 retail agents and shops, employing a team of more than 500 staff. M-KOPA is recognized for its innovative "pay-as-you-go" energy services, which leverage a proprietary technology platform that integrates mobile payments and asset financing, facilitating access to affordable energy solutions for underserved communities. The firm is also exploring opportunities to license its technology to reputable partners in markets beyond East Africa.

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. The company was founded in 2020 with a belief that impact verification is a key ingredient for establishing and maintaining trust between impact investors and their stakeholders.

TIBU Health is a disruptive HealthTech logistics company that provides high-quality healthcare services.

Field Intelligence, Inc. provides a cloud based application to monitor, manage, and monetize asset ecosystem in real time. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in San Diego, California. As of July 24, 2019, Field Intelligence, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Network Innovations Inc.

PEG, founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, is an asset financing company headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The company specializes in selling Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal. PEG's offerings enable customers to access improved lighting, mobile phone charging, and essential appliances such as radios and televisions. By providing financing for these solar home systems, PEG aims to enhance the quality of life for its customers while promoting sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.

Yusudi LTD provides training to youth and corporate organizations to contribute to the growth of the organization and the young person. It offers training for self-management, decision-making, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, networking, and business communication. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Shortlist works in India and East Africa to help growing enterprises hire based on skills and potential, rather than pedigree. The Shortlist platform screens candidates using predictive chat-based interviews and online competency-based assessments, letting employers skips the most time-consuming and bias-prone phases of hiring.

PEG, founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, is an asset financing company headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The company specializes in selling Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal. PEG's offerings enable customers to access improved lighting, mobile phone charging, and essential appliances such as radios and televisions. By providing financing for these solar home systems, PEG aims to enhance the quality of life for its customers while promoting sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.

Twiga Foods Ltd. operates a mobile-based business-to-business supply platform, serving retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates the ordering of various supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform. Twiga Foods aims to streamline the supply chain and enhance access to essential goods for millions of small and medium-sized vendors in urban markets throughout the continent.

PEG, founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, is an asset financing company headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The company specializes in selling Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal. PEG's offerings enable customers to access improved lighting, mobile phone charging, and essential appliances such as radios and televisions. By providing financing for these solar home systems, PEG aims to enhance the quality of life for its customers while promoting sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.

PEG, founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, is an asset financing company headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The company specializes in selling Pay As You Go solar energy products to off-grid customers in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal. PEG's offerings enable customers to access improved lighting, mobile phone charging, and essential appliances such as radios and televisions. By providing financing for these solar home systems, PEG aims to enhance the quality of life for its customers while promoting sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.

Umati Capital (Kenya) Limited is a non-bank financial institution established in 2012 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The company specializes in providing innovative financial solutions, particularly credit and payment technologies, to sectors such as agri-business supply chains, retailer value chains, and fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers. It aims to enhance access to finance for small-scale suppliers, trading companies, and industrial processors through its proprietary technology and branchless financial services. Additionally, Umati Capital offers a lending platform that includes invoice discounting and other working capital solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises in East Africa, enabling them to secure necessary funding for growth.

M-KOPA Kenya Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in Nairobi, specializes in developing and marketing solar home systems designed for off-grid customers. The company offers a range of solar products, including systems equipped with lights, phone charging capabilities, and solar-powered radios. M-KOPA began commercial operations in Kenya in 2012 and has since expanded its services to Uganda and Tanzania. The company operates through a network of over 1,000 retail agents and shops, employing a team of more than 500 staff. M-KOPA is recognized for its innovative "pay-as-you-go" energy services, which leverage a proprietary technology platform that integrates mobile payments and asset financing, facilitating access to affordable energy solutions for underserved communities. The firm is also exploring opportunities to license its technology to reputable partners in markets beyond East Africa.

SmartProcure, LLC is a company based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, founded in 2011, that specializes in providing a comprehensive database of government purchase orders across the United States. By aggregating purchasing data from local, state, and federal agencies, SmartProcure enhances the procurement process for both government agencies and vendors. It allows agencies to access historical purchase order information, enabling them to secure better pricing and optimize their purchasing strategies. For vendors, SmartProcure offers insights into demand and pricing trends, facilitating informed decision-making. The company's web-based solution features powerful analytic and reporting tools, making it easier for users to navigate and analyze an extensive collection of government purchasing information. Through its platform, SmartProcure fosters a collaborative environment that enhances efficiency in government procurement.

PaxVax Corporation specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines targeting various infectious diseases. The company's notable products include PXVX0200, a single-dose oral vaccine for cholera, and Vivotif, an oral vaccine for typhoid fever. Additionally, PaxVax has developed Epaxal, a hepatitis A vaccine, and oral vaccines for avian influenza and anthrax. The company is also advancing HIV vaccine components and is engaged in research for vaccines against malaria, dengue, rabies, and herpes simplex virus. PaxVax aims to simplify vaccine delivery through its proprietary oral vaccine technology, which eliminates the challenges associated with traditional injectable vaccines, such as the need for cold storage and medical personnel for administration. Founded in 2006 and based in Redwood City, California, PaxVax operates research and manufacturing facilities in California and Switzerland and functions 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, Inc. sources and supplies renewable energy to residential and commercial customers in Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. The company sources energy from wind and solar farms. Its product offers features, such as no changes in utility, regionally sourced, cancellation at any time, and nothing to install. CleanChoice Energy, Inc. was formerly known as Ethical Electric, Inc. and changed its name to CleanChoice Energy, Inc. in October 2016. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia with an additional office in New York, New York.

PaxVax Corporation specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines targeting various infectious diseases. The company's notable products include PXVX0200, a single-dose oral vaccine for cholera, and Vivotif, an oral vaccine for typhoid fever. Additionally, PaxVax has developed Epaxal, a hepatitis A vaccine, and oral vaccines for avian influenza and anthrax. The company is also advancing HIV vaccine components and is engaged in research for vaccines against malaria, dengue, rabies, and herpes simplex virus. PaxVax aims to simplify vaccine delivery through its proprietary oral vaccine technology, which eliminates the challenges associated with traditional injectable vaccines, such as the need for cold storage and medical personnel for administration. Founded in 2006 and based in Redwood City, California, PaxVax operates research and manufacturing facilities in California and Switzerland and functions as a subsidiary of Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.

Ecopost Limited manufactures plastic lumber products for residential and commercial applications. The company offers fencing items and accessories, such as barbed wires, chain links, u-nails, straight nails, and galvanized line wires. Its products are used in fencing, road signage, cattle enclosures, playgrounds, garages, home gardens and landscaping, and outdoor furniture applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Mosaic is a residential solar lending platform based in Oakland, California, that specializes in financing home improvements related to solar energy. Founded in 2009, the company offers loans to homeowners for purchasing solar energy systems and batteries, as well as for other energy-efficient upgrades. Mosaic aims to facilitate access to clean energy and promote shared prosperity through its financing solutions. The platform also supports contractors by providing a simple point-of-sale application that streamlines the financing process, enhancing the experience for both contractors and homeowners. Through its initiatives, Mosaic seeks to empower individuals to invest in sustainable energy solutions and contribute to a cleaner future.

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.