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Numida Technologies is a fintech company based in Kampala, Uganda, founded in 2015. It focuses on providing application software tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises in Africa. The company's primary product, a mobile app known as TrackApp, aids small businesses in maintaining accurate digital financial records, enabling them to assess their performance effectively. By building financial track records, businesses can make informed decisions and demonstrate their creditworthiness to potential lenders. Numida aims to unlock financing for the 22 million African small businesses in need, facilitating access to unsecured digital loans and improving lending terms through reduced risk and costs for lending institutions. Ultimately, Numida seeks to foster a thriving small business sector that enhances employment opportunities, increases local tax revenues, and elevates living standards for entrepreneurs and their communities.

People's Pension Trust Ghana Limited is a micro pension company based in Accra, Ghana, focused on providing pension services primarily for workers in the informal sector. The company offers a pension product called Me Daakye, designed to help individuals save for retirement from the age of 16 to 55. In addition to pension fund administration, People's Pension Trust Ghana also emphasizes financial education to empower its clients to make informed savings decisions. As a subsidiary of People's Pension Holding, the company aims to enhance financial security for its users through tailored pension solutions.

Phool is a company dedicated to managing and recycling floral waste, primarily generated from religious places of worship. It operates on a circular economy model, transforming this waste into various organic products, including patented organic fertilizers, charcoal-free incense sticks, and biodegradable packaging materials. By focusing on sustainability, Phool not only addresses the environmental issue of floral waste but also empowers marginalized communities by providing employment opportunities, particularly for women. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to create a positive impact on both the environment and society.

Jaza Energy Inc. specializes in developing integrated solar energy solutions for off-grid communities. Founded in 2015 and based in Halifax, Canada, the company designs and constructs central solar energy hubs that offer affordable and reliable electricity access to hundreds of households. These hubs charge portable battery packs, which residents use to power essential devices such as lights and phones. Additionally, the energy hubs provide electricity to anchored loads, including water systems, shops, schools, and other community infrastructure. By eliminating the need for kerosene and reducing travel for charging devices, Jaza Energy aims to enhance the quality of life in underserved areas by creating a sustainable network of renewable energy resources.

Cowtribe Technology Limited provides animal vaccine delivery services to farmers in Ghana. The company offers a mobile application for farmers that lets the to subscribe and provide all relevant animal information. It provides cloud based logistics management system that tracks the health statistics of each animal, remind the farmers when it is time for their animals to receive services, and manages delivery of vaccines to the farmers. Cowtribe Technology Limited was founded in 2016 and is based in Tamale, Ghana.

Kinvolved, Inc. is a developer of mobile and web applications focused on enhancing communication between schools and families to improve student attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. Their flagship application, KiNVO, facilitates messaging between educators and parents, covering topics such as attendance, behavior, grades, and school updates. The platform allows users to send messages to entire classrooms or individual parents, track attendance and communication trends, and identify students with chronic absenteeism. Kinvolved's solutions are tailored for district leaders, school principals, teachers, and parents, particularly in underserved communities across the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Kinvolved aims to create more economically viable communities and promote higher graduation rates through its comprehensive communication tools and community engagement initiatives.

Macro-Eyes, Inc. is a machine learning company focused on enhancing access to healthcare through its innovative solutions. Its primary product, Sibyl, employs artificial intelligence for intelligent patient scheduling, which has shown a capability to improve patient utilization by 15%, enabling healthcare providers to see more patients without extending clinical hours. This technology is built on extensive research and deployment of AI for clinical decision support at prominent institutions, including Stanford University and major health systems in the United States. The company has garnered support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a predictive supply chain for health, aimed at optimizing resource allocation at individual health facilities and pharmacies to prevent stock-outs and reduce waste. Additionally, Macro-Eyes is collaborating with the California Primary Care Association to implement Sibyl across 1,800 health facilities, thereby furthering its mission to increase access to life-saving care.

Kinvolved, Inc. is a developer of mobile and web applications focused on enhancing communication between schools and families to improve student attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. Their flagship application, KiNVO, facilitates messaging between educators and parents, covering topics such as attendance, behavior, grades, and school updates. The platform allows users to send messages to entire classrooms or individual parents, track attendance and communication trends, and identify students with chronic absenteeism. Kinvolved's solutions are tailored for district leaders, school principals, teachers, and parents, particularly in underserved communities across the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Kinvolved aims to create more economically viable communities and promote higher graduation rates through its comprehensive communication tools and community engagement initiatives.

Simprints is a nonprofit tech company committed to transforming the way the world fights poverty. We build technology to radically increase transparency and effectiveness in global development, making sure that every vaccine, every dollar, every public good reaches the people who need them most.

New Story crowdfunds houses for homeless families living in danger around the world. 100% of all donations go directly to building homes and every donor receives a video of the exact family moving into their new home for full accountability. newstorycharity.org

Watsi is a non-profit organization that operates a crowdfunding platform dedicated to healthcare, enabling individuals to directly fund medical care for patients in developing countries who cannot afford treatment. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Watsi transfers all funds raised directly to patients, ensuring that the contributions go toward their medical needs. The organization covers its operational costs separately, allowing donors to see the full impact of their generosity. Through automatic monthly donations, supporters receive updates on the patients they assist, including introductions and progress reports following treatment. Watsi’s mission is to facilitate life-changing medical care for underserved populations, fostering a sense of community and support among donors and patients alike.

Jaxtr, Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Mountain View, California, is a social communications company that integrates global calling, SMS, and social networking. The company initially launched in 2007 with a widget that allows users to receive calls via VOIP while maintaining the privacy of their personal phone numbers. Jaxtr offers global SIM cards for travelers, a mobile app, and the Jaxtr Voice app, providing users with free local numbers in foreign countries to bypass expensive international phone charges. The service charges a nominal fee for connections and mobile calls, while allowing free calls between members to encourage usage. Additionally, Jaxtr features Cafe Jaxtr, a social network designed for users to connect over shared interests, and offers free global SMS to drive engagement and generate advertising revenue. Jaxtr distinguishes itself from competitors by allowing calls from any phone, whether mobile or landline, without the need for software downloads or Internet access. As of 2009, Jaxtr operates as a subsidiary of Sabse Technologies Inc.