RENEW and the Impact Angel Network are one of the most active private equity investors in Ethiopia and recently expanded to Uganda. RENEW and the IAN seek to become the most successful SME investment firm in Sub-Saharan Africa, investing in hundreds of companies across twenty countries. Their mission is to find, invest and help grow great companies led by visionary leaders.
Xente Tech Limited is an e-commerce and digital payment platform based in Kampala, Uganda, founded in 2017. The company provides a mobile financial services application that allows customers in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, and South Africa to make payments for over 100 use cases. Users can transact using mobile money, bank cards, or credit, facilitating both domestic and cross-border payments. Xente aims to simplify financial transactions across Africa, positioning itself as a significant player in the region's digital payment landscape.
Deliver Addis is an Ethiopian food delivery startup that operates an online platform designed to simplify the food ordering process for consumers. The service allows users to conveniently place orders from a variety of local restaurants through a straightforward three-step process: selecting a restaurant, choosing their desired dishes, and submitting the order. This streamlined approach ensures that customers can enjoy food delivered directly to their location with ease and efficiency.
Kijani (U) Ltd manufactures and sells reusable diapers for babies and children. The company offers toddler sleeping bags, baby dresses, disposable diaper liners, and soakers. It also offers its products online. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Kampala, Uganda.
ET Fresh
Venture Round in 2018
ET Fresh is focus on increasing the export of high-quality, processed and branded meat products from Ethiopia.
dVentus Technologies, LLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of smart grid, system integration, and energy efficiency solutions primarily for the energy generation and distribution, as well as the renewable energy sectors. The company offers a range of products, including smart electric and water meters, distribution automation solutions, generators, converters, and drive systems. Additionally, dVentus provides services such as electric power and water network analysis, system design, smart grid upgrades, customized data analytics, and customer training. With a strong focus on innovation, the company delivers tailored solutions to clients, guiding them from concept design through research and development to final product manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, dVentus serves customers both domestically and internationally.