Kwara GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a digital banking platform specifically designed for savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs). Founded in 2018, Kwara provides a cloud-based platform that facilitates loan application servicing and approval for members, alongside integration services, customer support, and real-time financial tracking. The platform also includes compliance services and offers a product called Kwara Pronto for managing loans. By enabling cooperative financial institutions to connect with the formal financial system, Kwara aims to bolster the financial cooperative movement, which positively impacts millions of people. The company also has an office in Nairobi, Kenya, expanding its reach and support for these communities.
Qureos is an experiential learning platform that connects learners with top industry mentors to facilitate the acquisition of relevant skills and access to job opportunities. By fostering a global community of learners, mentors, and employers, Qureos aims to bridge the gap between education and the workplace. The platform emphasizes practical learning and mentorship, allowing participants to enhance their career prospects while providing businesses with skilled talent. Through its unique "Learn to Earn" model, Qureos creates mutually beneficial relationships among all members, ultimately striving to unlock career potential for individuals worldwide.
Get your apartment fully furnished by a professional interior designer and rent high quality furniture on a monthly subscription.
Operator of a biotechnology company intended to reduce the healthcare and economic burden resulting from bacterial infections and concomitant clinical complications. The company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to identify and develop anti-pathogenic molecules from milk into therapeutics to address antimicrobial resistance and modern diseases such as bacterial vaginosis, enabling researchers to focus on the advancement of novel drugs in areas of unmet medical needs.
Kwara GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a digital banking platform specifically designed for savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs). Founded in 2018, Kwara provides a cloud-based platform that facilitates loan application servicing and approval for members, alongside integration services, customer support, and real-time financial tracking. The platform also includes compliance services and offers a product called Kwara Pronto for managing loans. By enabling cooperative financial institutions to connect with the formal financial system, Kwara aims to bolster the financial cooperative movement, which positively impacts millions of people. The company also has an office in Nairobi, Kenya, expanding its reach and support for these communities.
Tazah Technologies operates an agricultural marketplace aimed at connecting farmers with businesses in Pakistan. The company focuses on creating a technology-enabled operating system for the food and agriculture supply chain, enhancing efficiency and transparency. By offering standardized quality and transparent pricing, Tazah facilitates mobile application orders, making it easier for businesses to engage with producers. This approach not only improves the overall functionality of the agricultural value chain but also seeks to enhance the lives of producers, businesses, and consumers alike.
Donaco is a news website extension designed to revolutionise the donation industry by connecting charities and donors in new ways. Using AI, Donaco dynamically places buttons next to relevant news articles allowing readers to act and instantly give money to a related cause. This will lead to more online donations and give news outlets new ways to engage with their readers. We have won numerous competitions, including the Microsoft UK Imagine Cup, and have been nominated as top three startup at Imperial College London. Several large UK charities have entered in contact and are keen to join our platform.
Developer of a teaching management platform designed to help educators and students engage in meaningful and continuous learning. The company's platform helps users learn better with advanced analytics, artificial intelligence-powered analytics, and intelligent tools, enabling educators to build courses, invite learners, and get paid online.
Whaly lets business teams build analytics & reports on top of their everyday tools (Hubspot, Postgres, Airtable, Google Ads, etc.) without coding. Your data is automatically synced with Whaly allowing you to build cross sources reports and design impactful dashboards. No more manual data update or #REF hell.
Troglo LTD is a company based in London, United Kingdom, that focuses on enhancing sexual health through its innovative monitoring platform. Established in 2018, the platform allows users to log their activities, track partners, and monitor testing, thereby promoting better sexual wellbeing. Additionally, Troglo aims to modernize sexual healthcare services, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals, by facilitating access to remote care and empowering users with tailored features that cater to their specific health needs.
Rarecells
Series A in 2021
Rarecells is an Oncologist and Hematologist and a Professor of Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University Paris Descartes, Paris, France. Prof. Paterlini-Brechot and her team have studied cancer since 1982, and more specifically circulating tumor cells, since 1995. Her fundamental research in the field led to applied studies in predictive oncology and, in 2000, to the invention of the ISET® technology.
Nilus is a social enterprise that applies AI and crowdsourcing to reduce food loss and waste. It rescues edible food that is about to be discarded and distributes it among community kitchens. Nilus was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal.
Grin Technologies Inc. operates an influencer marketing platform that assists direct-to-consumer brands in establishing and managing authentic relationships with influencers. Founded in 2014 and based in Sacramento, California, the company offers a comprehensive software solution that includes tools for influencer discovery, relationship management, campaign execution, and performance measurement. The platform facilitates various marketing functions, such as product seeding, managing discount codes and affiliate links, as well as content and rights management. Additionally, it provides services for logistics, record-keeping, and payment processing related to influencer marketing. By enabling brands to cultivate genuine partnerships with content creators, Grin aims to enhance brand awareness and drive sales through effective marketing strategies.
Quotabook is a company that specializes in equity management.
Hapi is a stock trading app designed to democratize access to the stock market in Latin America, specifically targeting users in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Peru. The platform allows users to register quickly, transfer funds without minimum requirements, and trade stocks and ETFs without incurring any commission fees. Hapi provides real-time transaction capabilities and relevant information to assist users in making informed investment decisions. By simplifying the trading process, Hapi aims to make stock trading accessible and straightforward for everyone in the region.
NowPay, Inc. is a fintech company based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018. It operates an online platform aimed at enhancing the financial wellness of corporate employees. The platform provides personal finance management services, enabling users to manage savings, spending, budgeting, and borrowing. Through a mobile application, employees can access detailed information about their salaries, account balances, and eligible loan amounts. NowPay collaborates with employers to offer advance salary payments, allowing employees to receive part of their salaries at any point during the month and repay over multiple months without incurring liabilities. This service not only supports employees in times of financial need but also aims to enhance overall employee satisfaction, productivity, and loyalty within organizations.
Reconnecting Labs is the creator of "HiGeorge", a civic action tool that empowers constituents to take action on issues that matter most.
Orion Biotechnology is developing a pipeline of best-in-class biologic therapeutics based on Chemokine Analogue inhibitors, for the treatment of a broad range of serious unmet medical needs.
NowPay, Inc. is a fintech company based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018. It operates an online platform aimed at enhancing the financial wellness of corporate employees. The platform provides personal finance management services, enabling users to manage savings, spending, budgeting, and borrowing. Through a mobile application, employees can access detailed information about their salaries, account balances, and eligible loan amounts. NowPay collaborates with employers to offer advance salary payments, allowing employees to receive part of their salaries at any point during the month and repay over multiple months without incurring liabilities. This service not only supports employees in times of financial need but also aims to enhance overall employee satisfaction, productivity, and loyalty within organizations.
OpenGrants is a software as a service (SaaS) platform founded in 2018 and based in Sacramento, California, that focuses on improving access to public funding. The platform addresses the inefficiencies and barriers present in the existing systems used by federal, state, and regional governments, which collectively issue trillions of dollars in public funding opportunities each year. By leveraging user-friendly, enterprise-class technology, OpenGrants aims to streamline the deployment of these funds, enhance accountability, and reduce wasteful spending. The company’s mission is to support productive public-private partnerships and facilitate the efficient allocation of resources in the public sector.
Nilus is a social enterprise that applies AI and crowdsourcing to reduce food loss and waste. It rescues edible food that is about to be discarded and distributes it among community kitchens. Nilus was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal.
Podeo is the Arab world's largest podcasting platform, dedicated to managing, distributing, and producing audio podcasts. Podeo owns the largest Arabic podcast catalog in the world and distributes audio to millions of listeners.
Our goal is two-fold, to bring Muslims the option of banking according to their faith, and to bring those who are underbanked (for the many reasons) into the fintech fold. We chose a London base and will use that as a launchpad for services across markets from here.
Rawa.tv is a live streaming platform dedicated to Arab gaming. The platform's goal and vision is to gather all the Arab gaming community on one unique platform and bring Arab gaming under the spotlight. Founded in 2019, Rawa.tv is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Nilus is a social enterprise that applies AI and crowdsourcing to reduce food loss and waste. It rescues edible food that is about to be discarded and distributes it among community kitchens. Nilus was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal.
Scopio, LLC is an image search engine and licensing platform that focuses on trending images and videos from social media. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate the discovery and licensing of user-generated content. Its platform allows businesses, brands, non-governmental organizations, and live events to access a vast library of authentic and diverse photos, enabling them to customize messages and build their visual content libraries. Additionally, Scopio streamlines the copyright process for these images and videos, making it easier for users to search, license, publish, and analyze visual content sourced from social media.
Legacy is a company focused on transforming male fertility through innovative testing and preservation solutions. Founded by healthcare and fertility experts, Legacy provides home-based kits that allow men to analyze, improve, and preserve their sperm without the need to visit a clinic. Their offerings include sperm analysis and cryogenic storage options, facilitating the preservation of fertility for clients in a straightforward and accessible manner. The company collaborates with leading hospitals, fertility clinics, and progressive employers to ensure high-quality services. Legacy has garnered recognition through various awards, including victories at TechCrunch Disrupt and MassChallenge Boston, and has attracted investment from notable firms such as Bain Capital Ventures and Section 32.
Weengs Ltd. is a London-based company that operates a mobile courier, packaging, and shipping app designed for e-commerce sellers, particularly those on platforms like eBay. Founded in 2015, Weengs offers a smart logistics service that streamlines the process of getting orders from sellers to their customers. The app provides comprehensive fulfilment solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, allowing them to pay only for shipping services as needed. Weengs collects unpacked orders, manages packing using professional materials, and then ships them through major carriers, leveraging aggregated volumes to secure better rates. This integrated fulfilment service aims to enhance the customer experience while saving businesses time and resources, enabling them to concentrate on growth and sales.
Fleur du Mal, is a luxury lingerie and ready to wear brand founded in 2012 by Jennifer Zuccarini. Inspiring dressing up and undressing, the collection is distributed online at fleurdumal.com and with top department stores and specialty retailers around the world.
Zebra Fuel Ltd. provides on-demand fuel delivery service through its proprietary software mobile application. The company brings fuel directly to customers, who order a refill with a couple of taps of a screen as they would book a ride or order a takeaway. The company sources from the same suppliers as the leading petrol stations, and the fuel is dispensed from vans. Zebra Fuel Ltd. offers diesel and will deliver all types of fuel including petrol, electric, hydrogen, and biofuels in near future. The company serves businesses and individuals. Zebra Fuel Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Zebra Fuel Ltd. provides on-demand fuel delivery service through its proprietary software mobile application. The company brings fuel directly to customers, who order a refill with a couple of taps of a screen as they would book a ride or order a takeaway. The company sources from the same suppliers as the leading petrol stations, and the fuel is dispensed from vans. Zebra Fuel Ltd. offers diesel and will deliver all types of fuel including petrol, electric, hydrogen, and biofuels in near future. The company serves businesses and individuals. Zebra Fuel Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. It leverages innovation, technology, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels each morning. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, it was named by Fast Company in 2018 as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.
Yoco Technologies Proprietary Limited, known as Yoco, is a payments technology company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2015. The company develops tools and services aimed at assisting small businesses in accepting payments securely, both in-store and online. Yoco's offerings include mobile card machines, payment gateways, point of sale solutions, and a business portal, all designed to streamline payment processes and enhance business operations. By providing an integrated platform, Yoco enables over 100,000 small businesses to manage their transactions efficiently, thereby promoting growth and simplifying the commerce experience for both buyers and sellers. Recognized as one of the top fintech companies, Yoco continues to support entrepreneurs by offering comprehensive payment and business solutions.
Scopio, LLC is an image search engine and licensing platform that focuses on trending images and videos from social media. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate the discovery and licensing of user-generated content. Its platform allows businesses, brands, non-governmental organizations, and live events to access a vast library of authentic and diverse photos, enabling them to customize messages and build their visual content libraries. Additionally, Scopio streamlines the copyright process for these images and videos, making it easier for users to search, license, publish, and analyze visual content sourced from social media.