CRE Venture Capital

CRE Venture Capital, founded in 2015, is a venture capital investment firm focused on early-stage technology companies that are connected to the African market. Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey, the company maintains a regional office in Lagos, Nigeria, to better engage with local opportunities. As a Registered Investment Adviser, CRE Venture Capital aims to foster innovation and growth in the tech sector across Africa, leveraging its expertise and resources to support emerging businesses in the region.

Robel Chiappini

Principal

David Eddyabasi

Vice President

Pardon Makumbe

Founder, President and Managing Partner

Toyosi Oni

Senior Associate - Research and Investments

53 past transactions

Cutstruct

Seed Round in 2024
Cutstruct operates a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of construction projects. The platform serves various construction needs, including price discovery and comparison of materials, optimized procurement processes, and comprehensive project monitoring and management. By facilitating the purchasing of materials, hiring of labor, and overseeing of project logistics, Cutstruct aims to empower construction stakeholders to execute their projects with greater confidence and value. The company's applications are geared towards maximizing the potential of every investment in construction, making it easier for individuals and businesses to navigate the building process.

Sukhiba

Seed Round in 2024
Sukhiba is a decentralized community-based commerce platform that focuses on enhancing customer engagement through conversational commerce. It provides businesses with tools designed to facilitate interactions via WhatsApp, allowing for efficient management of customer relationships. The platform enables companies to send notifications, process orders, and streamline operations, ultimately supporting growth in sales. By leveraging conversational technology, Sukhiba aims to create a more interactive and responsive shopping experience for both businesses and their customers.

Cutstruct

Seed Round in 2024
Cutstruct operates a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of construction projects. The platform serves various construction needs, including price discovery and comparison of materials, optimized procurement processes, and comprehensive project monitoring and management. By facilitating the purchasing of materials, hiring of labor, and overseeing of project logistics, Cutstruct aims to empower construction stakeholders to execute their projects with greater confidence and value. The company's applications are geared towards maximizing the potential of every investment in construction, making it easier for individuals and businesses to navigate the building process.

Sukhiba

Seed Round in 2023
Sukhiba is a decentralized community-based commerce platform that focuses on enhancing customer engagement through conversational commerce. It provides businesses with tools designed to facilitate interactions via WhatsApp, allowing for efficient management of customer relationships. The platform enables companies to send notifications, process orders, and streamline operations, ultimately supporting growth in sales. By leveraging conversational technology, Sukhiba aims to create a more interactive and responsive shopping experience for both businesses and their customers.

Stitch

Series A in 2023
Stitch operates a financial API platform that facilitates secure connections between bank accounts and various applications. By providing full API access to financial accounts, Stitch enables users to share their transaction history, confirm their identities, and initiate payments efficiently. The platform integrates directly with existing bank infrastructures, ensuring compliance and enhancing user experience through a lightweight single sign-on process. This approach allows clients to conduct fraud-free bank payments and access financial data with ease.

Sabi Am

Series B in 2023
Sabi is a B2B network designed to enhance commerce within the informal trade sector. It aims to accelerate the flow of transactions by facilitating connections among stakeholders. The company offers a comprehensive e-commerce logistics infrastructure that serves both micro and small enterprises. Sabi's platform includes features such as digital ledgers for cash management, interfaces for wholesale business-to-business transactions, group buying options, and logistical support. These services are tailored to help merchants access essential tools, reach new customers, improve cash flow, and streamline their logistics processes. Through its innovative approach, Sabi enables businesses to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Bettr

Venture Round in 2022
Bettr is a digital banking platform founded by a group of creative entrepreneurs and fintech veterans, aimed at transforming the financial landscape for South African youth. The company addresses the lack of access to essential financial products for young individuals, providing them with the tools and confidence to manage their finances effectively. Bettr's platform allows users to open online accounts, obtain cards, and engage in virtual banking without incurring transaction fees. It focuses on nurturing users' financial worth by offering efficient technology and resources for transacting, saving, borrowing, and insuring. The company operates with a founder-funded and angel-backed model, fostering a community of creators who are collectively working to redefine the culture of money in Africa.

Sava

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sava is a multi-management platform focused on business spending and financial control. It offers an unlimited number of virtual cards, allowing companies to manage their expenses efficiently. The platform integrates automated accounting reconciliation and utilizes business accounting software to help organizations maintain precise oversight of their finances. By classifying transactions and streamlining the reconciliation process, Sava enables businesses to optimize their financial management and supports their growth with essential tools and credit solutions.

In HairCare

Seed Round in 2022
In HairCare provide solutions for hair problems. They also provide natural products for haircare that include hair growth gummies, capsules, scalp serum, fortifying care oil, and exfoliating jelly. Their customers' inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

Stitch

Series A in 2022
Stitch operates a financial API platform that facilitates secure connections between bank accounts and various applications. By providing full API access to financial accounts, Stitch enables users to share their transaction history, confirm their identities, and initiate payments efficiently. The platform integrates directly with existing bank infrastructures, ensuring compliance and enhancing user experience through a lightweight single sign-on process. This approach allows clients to conduct fraud-free bank payments and access financial data with ease.

Sabi Am

Convertible Note in 2021
Sabi is a B2B network designed to enhance commerce within the informal trade sector. It aims to accelerate the flow of transactions by facilitating connections among stakeholders. The company offers a comprehensive e-commerce logistics infrastructure that serves both micro and small enterprises. Sabi's platform includes features such as digital ledgers for cash management, interfaces for wholesale business-to-business transactions, group buying options, and logistical support. These services are tailored to help merchants access essential tools, reach new customers, improve cash flow, and streamline their logistics processes. Through its innovative approach, Sabi enables businesses to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Stitch

Seed Round in 2021
Stitch operates a financial API platform that facilitates secure connections between bank accounts and various applications. By providing full API access to financial accounts, Stitch enables users to share their transaction history, confirm their identities, and initiate payments efficiently. The platform integrates directly with existing bank infrastructures, ensuring compliance and enhancing user experience through a lightweight single sign-on process. This approach allows clients to conduct fraud-free bank payments and access financial data with ease.

Definely

Seed Round in 2021
Definely is a legal technology company that offers a suite of tools designed to enhance the drafting, reviewing, and understanding of legal documents. Its main product is a Microsoft Word Plugin that allows users to access features such as instant definitions of highlighted terms, immediate editing, and proofreading directly within the document. This functionality enables legal professionals to navigate and review contracts without the need to scroll away from specific clauses, thereby streamlining the pre-execution stages of the contract lifecycle. By providing a subscription-based service, Definely aims to improve efficiency and save time for lawyers, ultimately facilitating a more effective workflow in legal document management.

Sabi Am

Seed Round in 2021
Sabi is a B2B network designed to enhance commerce within the informal trade sector. It aims to accelerate the flow of transactions by facilitating connections among stakeholders. The company offers a comprehensive e-commerce logistics infrastructure that serves both micro and small enterprises. Sabi's platform includes features such as digital ledgers for cash management, interfaces for wholesale business-to-business transactions, group buying options, and logistical support. These services are tailored to help merchants access essential tools, reach new customers, improve cash flow, and streamline their logistics processes. Through its innovative approach, Sabi enables businesses to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)

Series A in 2021
Smile Identity Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on identity verification solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an application called SmartSelfie, which allows users to create a universal biometric for authentication on Android devices. The team comprises engineers and financial services professionals from both the United States and Africa, bringing expertise in global markets with a focus on highly regulated environments. Smile Identity has developed advanced encryption, authentication, and security solutions, as well as image processing technology. The company has experience working with telecoms, lenders, banks, and startups, enabling them to understand the unique challenges faced by consumers and enterprises in Africa. With support from prominent investors in Silicon Valley and Africa, Smile Identity has established a pan-African presence, operating in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda.

Flextock

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Flextock is a provider of on-demand warehousing and logistics solutions designed to assist businesses in scaling their operations efficiently. The company offers a comprehensive warehousing and fulfillment platform that includes inventory storage, end-to-end fulfillment services, and process tracking. By enabling companies to optimize their order fulfillment and distribution processes, Flextock aims to help businesses manage costs effectively while enhancing reliability. This approach allows sellers to focus on growth and operational efficiency.

FlexClub

Seed Round in 2021
FlexClub is a mobility platform that offers customers the flexibility to create personalized car subscription plans. Users can subscribe to a vehicle for a minimum duration of one month, with the option to cancel or modify their plan at any time without incurring penalties. The company operates an online marketplace that simplifies the buying, renting, and selling of movable assets, including cars for ride-hailing purposes. This platform caters to both commercial and private members, allowing them to effortlessly browse and order vehicles according to their specific needs.

Raise

Seed Round in 2021
Raise is a financial technology company that offers digital solutions to streamline the fundraising process for startups, founders, investors, and law firms. Its online platform enables users to efficiently manage fundraising efforts, corporate structures, and equity. By automating cap tables and securely storing essential legal documents, Raise allows clients to create data-driven fundraising strategies that clarify company valuation and ownership dynamics before and after capital raises. The platform also facilitates collaboration with potential investors and simplifies the agreement signing process, thereby enhancing decision-making and deal finalization for its users.

Healthlane

Convertible Note in 2020
Healthlane is a healthcare technology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with additional offices in Yaounde, Cameroon, and San Francisco, California. It operates an online application that facilitates access to quality and affordable healthcare services. The platform allows users to track appointments at medical facilities, connect with certified doctors for virtual medical advice, and compile personal health data in one centralized location. Healthlane's services cater to various health needs, including pregnancy, vaccination, family planning, and lab results, making it easier for individuals to monitor their health effectively. Through its comprehensive approach, Healthlane aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and inform users about their medical options.

Carry1st

Seed Round in 2020
Carry1st is a mobile games publisher focused on social games and interactive content, specifically targeting frontier markets such as Africa. Founded in 2018 by Cordel Robbin-Coker, Lucy Hoffman, and Tino Mundangepfupfu, the company employs a diverse team of 29 professionals across 14 countries, many of whom have backgrounds in notable firms like Carlyle and Rovio. Carry1st offers comprehensive services that include publishing, distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, customer experience, and monetization, allowing game developers to connect with global content owners and tap into emerging markets. The company has successfully raised over $10 million in funding, including a significant Series A investment, which it plans to utilize for scaling its portfolio, forming new partnerships with global gaming studios, and expanding its workforce.

Flutterwave

Series B in 2020
Flutterwave Inc. is a financial technology company that offers comprehensive payment solutions for businesses globally. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Flutterwave provides a range of services, including Flutterwave Checkout for processing payments via web and mobile, and a Flutterwave API for creating and managing virtual cards. The platform also includes tools for invoicing, allowing businesses to create professional invoices and track payments, as well as payment links for easy collection from customers. Serving various industries such as gaming, events, transportation, and hospitality, Flutterwave aims to simplify payment infrastructure by connecting merchants with local and international card schemes and bank accounts, ensuring secure and efficient payment processing.

Flow

Seed Round in 2020
Flow is a property marketing platform that automates social media marketing for estate agents and property developers. Flow takes hundreds of property listings and agent profiles and creates hundreds of ads on Facebook, Instagram and Google instantly and automatically, driving leads straight to agents' phones. Visit https://flowliving.com.

Rensource

Series A in 2019
Rensource Inc, established in 2015 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is a unique energy company operating as a financial services business. It offers subscription-based solar power services to consumers and small businesses, generating electricity through small solar-hybrid systems installed on customers' premises. Rensource provides tailored plans such as Go, Eco, Duplo, and Pro, catering to diverse energy needs. Central to its operations is an internal 'bank' that finances these systems and manages credit operations, underwriting and servicing monthly collections from final customers. Rensource's mission is to transition Nigeria towards predominantly distributed, renewables-based power generation.

SweepSouth

Venture Round in 2019
SweepSouth is an online home services platform that connects homeowners with trusted service professionals, offering a variety of services including home cleaning, gardening, pool cleaning, and maintenance. The company aims to modernize the home services industry in Africa by leveraging technology to simplify the booking process. Users can conveniently schedule services through the platform via their phone, tablet, or computer, finding suitable pre-vetted professionals in minutes. With a network of over seven thousand service providers and thousands of satisfied customers across four countries, SweepSouth is positioned to expand further within a largely untapped market. The company is dedicated to creating happy homes while providing dignified, flexible work opportunities with decent pay for its service providers.

FlexClub

Seed Round in 2019
FlexClub is a mobility platform that offers customers the flexibility to create personalized car subscription plans. Users can subscribe to a vehicle for a minimum duration of one month, with the option to cancel or modify their plan at any time without incurring penalties. The company operates an online marketplace that simplifies the buying, renting, and selling of movable assets, including cars for ride-hailing purposes. This platform caters to both commercial and private members, allowing them to effortlessly browse and order vehicles according to their specific needs.

Flow

Series A in 2019
Flow is a property marketing platform that automates social media marketing for estate agents and property developers. Flow takes hundreds of property listings and agent profiles and creates hundreds of ads on Facebook, Instagram and Google instantly and automatically, driving leads straight to agents' phones. Visit https://flowliving.com.

Tastemakers Africa

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Tastemakers Africa is a New York City-based travel experiences marketplace that connects travelers with creative entrepreneurs in African cities. Launched in November 2018, the platform currently operates in Accra, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, offering unique experiences that allow visitors to engage deeply with local culture beyond typical tourist attractions. With a focus on enhancing the travel experience, Tastemakers Africa has successfully facilitated over 2,000 bookings for more than 400 travelers, enabling them to discover authentic activities and insights from local insiders.

Flutterwave

Series A in 2018
Flutterwave Inc. is a financial technology company that offers comprehensive payment solutions for businesses globally. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Flutterwave provides a range of services, including Flutterwave Checkout for processing payments via web and mobile, and a Flutterwave API for creating and managing virtual cards. The platform also includes tools for invoicing, allowing businesses to create professional invoices and track payments, as well as payment links for easy collection from customers. Serving various industries such as gaming, events, transportation, and hospitality, Flutterwave aims to simplify payment infrastructure by connecting merchants with local and international card schemes and bank accounts, ensuring secure and efficient payment processing.

Asoko Insight

Series A in 2018
Asoko Insight Limited is a prominent corporate information platform focused on providing comprehensive data on public and private companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company aids investors, banks, corporates, and governments in understanding the region's private sector landscapes. Asoko Insight consolidates data on key corporate developments, including incorporation details, management structures, financial indicators, and compliance metrics. It offers extensive company profiles and custom data products such as sector analyses and supply chain mapping, enabling clients to generate commercial leads and conduct due diligence. The company's local research analysts, based in various regional offices, continuously monitor and verify corporate information to ensure accuracy. Asoko is expanding its data collection efforts beyond major economies like Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, aiming to enhance its offerings across the African continent.

Gokada

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Gokada is a mobile application that transforms urban transportation in Nigeria by providing a platform for users to easily hail motorcycles and taxis for safe and affordable rides, particularly in Lagos. The app, accessible on both Android and iOS devices, focuses on last-mile delivery services, catering to both individuals and businesses. Gokada aims to enhance mobility by offering convenient delivery solutions, allowing users to receive parcels quickly and efficiently. By prioritizing safety and affordability, Gokada addresses the transportation challenges faced by commuters and facilitates on-demand services in the growing urban landscape.

Rensource

Seed Round in 2018
Rensource Inc, established in 2015 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is a unique energy company operating as a financial services business. It offers subscription-based solar power services to consumers and small businesses, generating electricity through small solar-hybrid systems installed on customers' premises. Rensource provides tailored plans such as Go, Eco, Duplo, and Pro, catering to diverse energy needs. Central to its operations is an internal 'bank' that finances these systems and manages credit operations, underwriting and servicing monthly collections from final customers. Rensource's mission is to transition Nigeria towards predominantly distributed, renewables-based power generation.

SafeBoda

Series A in 2018
SafeBoda is a community-based urban transportation network operating primarily in Africa, designed to provide a reliable and convenient alternative to traditional urban transport methods. Founded in Kampala, Uganda, the company focuses on modernizing informal transportation by offering a mobile platform that connects passengers with trained motorcycle taxi drivers. These drivers receive training in road safety, first aid, bike maintenance, and customer service to ensure safe and efficient travel for users. SafeBoda aims to improve the overall transportation experience for both drivers and passengers, catering to the needs of Africa's growing young population while promoting safety and convenience in urban mobility.

Andela

Series C in 2017
Andela is a global technology company founded in 2014, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It specializes in recruiting, training, and connecting top-tier software developers from Africa and other emerging markets with global companies. Andela's platform streamlines the hiring process, enabling businesses to quickly and cost-effectively augment their teams with skilled talent. The company's unique model involves rigorous screening to select the top 1% of developers, providing them with mentorship and continuous learning opportunities, and managing all aspects of borderless hiring, from compliance to payroll. This allows clients to engage with fully managed teams or select individual roles, up to 66% faster and at a 30-50% cost reduction compared to traditional methods. Andela's diverse talent pool spans over 135 countries and specializes in advanced technologies such as application development, artificial intelligence, cloud & DevOps, and data engineering. The company has earned the trust of prominent global brands, including GitHub, Mastercard Foundry, and Mindshare.

Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Smile Identity Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on identity verification solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an application called SmartSelfie, which allows users to create a universal biometric for authentication on Android devices. The team comprises engineers and financial services professionals from both the United States and Africa, bringing expertise in global markets with a focus on highly regulated environments. Smile Identity has developed advanced encryption, authentication, and security solutions, as well as image processing technology. The company has experience working with telecoms, lenders, banks, and startups, enabling them to understand the unique challenges faced by consumers and enterprises in Africa. With support from prominent investors in Silicon Valley and Africa, Smile Identity has established a pan-African presence, operating in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda.

LYNK

Series A in 2017
Lynk is a developer of an artificial intelligence-driven knowledge networking platform designed to enhance the potential of knowledge workers globally. It provides a single login through which users can access diverse opportunities and private marketplaces organized by various companies and organizations. Lynk focuses on offering credentials for expertise and experience, along with workflow tools that streamline engagements. The platform facilitates a networked marketplace that aims to unlock the economic potential of modern work environments. With operations in major cities such as New York, Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Mumbai, Lynk collaborates with hundreds of enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. The platform features tens of thousands of advisory, project, part-time, and full-time opportunities daily, all underpinned by ISO27001 certification, ensuring robust security and reliability.

Timbuktu

Seed Round in 2016
Timbuktu is a South Africa-based travel technology company founded in 2014 that operates an interactive platform for travelers to design and customize their trips to Africa. The platform enhances the planning and booking experience by allowing users to create multi-destination itineraries in a flexible and transparent manner. It features a content-rich site that showcases a curated selection of journeys, empowering travelers to explore and tailor their safaris according to their preferences, experience, and budget. Timbuktu aims to simplify the travel planning process, making it accessible for all types of travelers.

Flutterwave

Seed Round in 2016
Flutterwave Inc. is a financial technology company that offers comprehensive payment solutions for businesses globally. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Flutterwave provides a range of services, including Flutterwave Checkout for processing payments via web and mobile, and a Flutterwave API for creating and managing virtual cards. The platform also includes tools for invoicing, allowing businesses to create professional invoices and track payments, as well as payment links for easy collection from customers. Serving various industries such as gaming, events, transportation, and hospitality, Flutterwave aims to simplify payment infrastructure by connecting merchants with local and international card schemes and bank accounts, ensuring secure and efficient payment processing.

Andela

Series B in 2016
Andela is a global technology company founded in 2014, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It specializes in recruiting, training, and connecting top-tier software developers from Africa and other emerging markets with global companies. Andela's platform streamlines the hiring process, enabling businesses to quickly and cost-effectively augment their teams with skilled talent. The company's unique model involves rigorous screening to select the top 1% of developers, providing them with mentorship and continuous learning opportunities, and managing all aspects of borderless hiring, from compliance to payroll. This allows clients to engage with fully managed teams or select individual roles, up to 66% faster and at a 30-50% cost reduction compared to traditional methods. Andela's diverse talent pool spans over 135 countries and specializes in advanced technologies such as application development, artificial intelligence, cloud & DevOps, and data engineering. The company has earned the trust of prominent global brands, including GitHub, Mastercard Foundry, and Mindshare.

Flutterwave

Seed Round in 2016
Flutterwave Inc. is a financial technology company that offers comprehensive payment solutions for businesses globally. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Flutterwave provides a range of services, including Flutterwave Checkout for processing payments via web and mobile, and a Flutterwave API for creating and managing virtual cards. The platform also includes tools for invoicing, allowing businesses to create professional invoices and track payments, as well as payment links for easy collection from customers. Serving various industries such as gaming, events, transportation, and hospitality, Flutterwave aims to simplify payment infrastructure by connecting merchants with local and international card schemes and bank accounts, ensuring secure and efficient payment processing.

Rensource

Seed Round in 2016
Rensource Inc, established in 2015 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is a unique energy company operating as a financial services business. It offers subscription-based solar power services to consumers and small businesses, generating electricity through small solar-hybrid systems installed on customers' premises. Rensource provides tailored plans such as Go, Eco, Duplo, and Pro, catering to diverse energy needs. Central to its operations is an internal 'bank' that finances these systems and manages credit operations, underwriting and servicing monthly collections from final customers. Rensource's mission is to transition Nigeria towards predominantly distributed, renewables-based power generation.

Rensource

Venture Round in 2016
Rensource Inc, established in 2015 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is a unique energy company operating as a financial services business. It offers subscription-based solar power services to consumers and small businesses, generating electricity through small solar-hybrid systems installed on customers' premises. Rensource provides tailored plans such as Go, Eco, Duplo, and Pro, catering to diverse energy needs. Central to its operations is an internal 'bank' that finances these systems and manages credit operations, underwriting and servicing monthly collections from final customers. Rensource's mission is to transition Nigeria towards predominantly distributed, renewables-based power generation.

Asoko Insight

Seed Round in 2015
Asoko Insight Limited is a prominent corporate information platform focused on providing comprehensive data on public and private companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company aids investors, banks, corporates, and governments in understanding the region's private sector landscapes. Asoko Insight consolidates data on key corporate developments, including incorporation details, management structures, financial indicators, and compliance metrics. It offers extensive company profiles and custom data products such as sector analyses and supply chain mapping, enabling clients to generate commercial leads and conduct due diligence. The company's local research analysts, based in various regional offices, continuously monitor and verify corporate information to ensure accuracy. Asoko is expanding its data collection efforts beyond major economies like Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, aiming to enhance its offerings across the African continent.

Yoco

Angel Round in 2015
Yoco Technologies, based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in streamlining commerce between buyers and sellers. It offers a mobile point-of-sale solution that enables businesses to accept secure payments online and offline through a unified platform. This platform also includes lending and business software services, catering to over 300,000 small businesses annually, processing billions of dollars in transactions. Yoco aims to enhance the customer experience by reducing wait times and simplifying payment processes for both buyers and sellers.

OneUni

Seed Round in 2015
OneUni is an educational technology and services company based in Oakland, California, focused on providing mobile-first solutions for earning university degrees. By partnering with leading universities worldwide, OneUni enables students to pursue their education primarily through smartphones. The platform offers engaging and interactive learning experiences, fostering direct interactions among students, faculty, and mentors to create a supportive educational network. Faculty members are responsible for curriculum development and grading, while mentors deliver ongoing coaching and expertise to help students remain on track. The mentor system includes continuous ratings, addressing the need for qualified instructors in rapidly growing markets. Led by a seasoned management team with extensive backgrounds in education, business, and technology, OneUni is also committed to social responsibility, pledging a portion of its equity, time, and products to philanthropic initiatives.

Andela

Series A in 2015
Andela is a global technology company founded in 2014, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It specializes in recruiting, training, and connecting top-tier software developers from Africa and other emerging markets with global companies. Andela's platform streamlines the hiring process, enabling businesses to quickly and cost-effectively augment their teams with skilled talent. The company's unique model involves rigorous screening to select the top 1% of developers, providing them with mentorship and continuous learning opportunities, and managing all aspects of borderless hiring, from compliance to payroll. This allows clients to engage with fully managed teams or select individual roles, up to 66% faster and at a 30-50% cost reduction compared to traditional methods. Andela's diverse talent pool spans over 135 countries and specializes in advanced technologies such as application development, artificial intelligence, cloud & DevOps, and data engineering. The company has earned the trust of prominent global brands, including GitHub, Mastercard Foundry, and Mindshare.

SureGroup

Seed Round in 2015
Commerce in Africa is deeply facilitated by cash, but cash-based transactions are expensive, unsafe, and difficult to track. Suregifts identified an opportunity to take advantage of the growth and adoption of the internet and all things digital in Africa by creating a simple, yet safe alternative currency to be utilised for specific purposes; Vouchers. At the core of what SureGifts does, is selling and maintaining an inventory of vouchers, which can be exchanged between two or more parties, and spent at a closed but extensive network of merchants across Africa for a near-unlimited assortment of goods and services.

SweepSouth

Seed Round in 2015
SweepSouth is an online home services platform that connects homeowners with trusted service professionals, offering a variety of services including home cleaning, gardening, pool cleaning, and maintenance. The company aims to modernize the home services industry in Africa by leveraging technology to simplify the booking process. Users can conveniently schedule services through the platform via their phone, tablet, or computer, finding suitable pre-vetted professionals in minutes. With a network of over seven thousand service providers and thousands of satisfied customers across four countries, SweepSouth is positioned to expand further within a largely untapped market. The company is dedicated to creating happy homes while providing dignified, flexible work opportunities with decent pay for its service providers.

Oradian

Seed Round in 2015
Oradian is a fintech company that provides a cloud-based core banking platform designed to empower financial institutions in emerging markets to better serve rural and remote customers. By offering its services through a Software as a Service model, Oradian enables these institutions to efficiently digitize their products and operations, facilitating scalability. The company supports a diverse community of over 80 financial institutions across 12 countries, collectively serving millions of end clients. Oradian's innovative technology solutions aim to enhance financial inclusion and improve access to financial services for underserved and unbanked populations. With a dedicated team of experts from more than 20 nationalities, Oradian is committed to delivering best practices and driving change in the microfinance sector, helping institutions to manage their operations effectively and affordably.

Timbuktu

Seed Round in 2015
Timbuktu is a South Africa-based travel technology company founded in 2014 that operates an interactive platform for travelers to design and customize their trips to Africa. The platform enhances the planning and booking experience by allowing users to create multi-destination itineraries in a flexible and transparent manner. It features a content-rich site that showcases a curated selection of journeys, empowering travelers to explore and tailor their safaris according to their preferences, experience, and budget. Timbuktu aims to simplify the travel planning process, making it accessible for all types of travelers.

Yoco

Seed Round in 2014
Yoco Technologies, based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in streamlining commerce between buyers and sellers. It offers a mobile point-of-sale solution that enables businesses to accept secure payments online and offline through a unified platform. This platform also includes lending and business software services, catering to over 300,000 small businesses annually, processing billions of dollars in transactions. Yoco aims to enhance the customer experience by reducing wait times and simplifying payment processes for both buyers and sellers.

PrepClass

Pre Seed Round in 2014
PrepClass is an educational solutions provider based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in online examination preparation and in-home tutoring services. Founded in 2014, the company operates an online platform that connects students with a diverse database of over 1,500 tutors, including undergraduates, graduates, and experienced teachers. PrepClass offers customized learning programs tailored to individual academic needs, covering subjects such as mathematics, physics, economics, languages, programming, and more. The platform features a comprehensive collection of past exam questions with detailed answers, allowing students to practice and assess their strengths and weaknesses effectively. Additionally, PrepClass caters to parents seeking personalized tutoring experiences for their children, ensuring a flexible and supportive learning environment.

Cutstruct

Cutstruct operates a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of construction projects. The platform serves various construction needs, including price discovery and comparison of materials, optimized procurement processes, and comprehensive project monitoring and management. By facilitating the purchasing of materials, hiring of labor, and overseeing of project logistics, Cutstruct aims to empower construction stakeholders to execute their projects with greater confidence and value. The company's applications are geared towards maximizing the potential of every investment in construction, making it easier for individuals and businesses to navigate the building process.
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