Zephyr Acorn

Developer of personal finance application designed for money tracking and budgeting for the people of Africa. The company's application offers a smart money manager that uses automated budgeting, personalized offers, and applied behavioral game design strategies, helping customers to be accountable and align their daily spending behaviors with their savings goals.

Turaco develops simplified insurance and credit solutions through mobile technology to solve the healthcare financing needs. Turaco has simplified insurance products and also provides on-demand health loans, allowing customers to get healthcare at affordable monthly premiums.

Shortlist Professional Services Private Limited is an online recruitment platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company operates primarily in India and East Africa, focusing on helping growing enterprises hire candidates for junior to mid-level roles based on skills and potential, rather than traditional qualifications. To facilitate this, Shortlist utilizes predictive chat-based interviews and online competency assessments, which streamline the hiring process by allowing employers to bypass the most time-consuming and bias-prone phases. This innovative approach enables businesses to more effectively source candidates from local markets, enhancing the recruitment experience for both employers and job seekers.

BitPesa Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Karen, Kenya, is a digital currency exchange that specializes in converting Bitcoin to Kenyan Shillings. The company operates an online platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate business payments and trade between Africa and global markets. BitPesa aims to lower transaction costs and enhance the speed of payments, making it easier for businesses in frontier markets to engage in international trade. By offering a streamlined solution for both cryptocurrency traders and businesses, BitPesa plays a crucial role in connecting African economies with suppliers and partners around the world.