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Khula is a technology company focused on revolutionizing agriculture in Africa through a mobile marketplace designed for small-scale farmers. The platform connects these farmers directly to consumers, allowing them to sell fresh produce and essential agricultural inputs such as agrochemicals, fertilizers, and seeds. By leveraging geolocation and providing efficient logistics services, Khula optimizes the supply chain, enabling farmers to reach retailers and customers more effectively. This approach not only enhances the market access for emerging farmers but also offers consumers high-quality vegetables at lower prices. Through its innovative solutions, Khula aims to drive growth and success in the agricultural sector, contributing to a more inclusive food market.

The Awareness Company specializes in data storytelling through its AI-powered software platform, HYDRA, which collects and analyzes data from diverse sources. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution enables organizations of all sizes to access, interpret, and utilize data effectively, transforming it into insightful stories that drive informed decision-making. The platform serves a wide range of sectors, including energy management, environmental protection, agriculture, and sustainability, enhancing their ability to address complex challenges such as disaster mitigation and corporate governance. By making data affordable, accessible, and user-friendly, The Awareness Company empowers businesses and communities to create actionable insights that foster collaboration and strategic planning.

Zaio operates an online coding school that focuses on providing customized learning experiences to help individuals develop skills for careers in technology. The platform offers a gamified approach to education, enabling learners to upskill in areas such as web and mobile development, data science, and other emerging technologies. With an emphasis on practical, interactive learning, Zaio provides on-demand tutoring and guarantees internships for graduates, ensuring that students have the support needed to secure employment after completing their courses. The company's goal is to build a pipeline of talent for companies by fostering the development of next-generation teams through tailored training.

GoMetro designs deploy and operate flexible mobility platforms. Their proprietary technology stack empowers city leaders, transport managers, corporates, retail centres, property developers, airports and downtown to introduce bold new mobility strategies. Their connected transport digital platform equips transport planners to respond to the challenges of increased congestion, aged infrastructure, disruptive mobility players, self-driving vehicles and a lack of quality public transport services.

Skrmiish is a mobile platform that offers gamers the opportunity to earn cash by participating in matches across various AAA+ video games. This play-to-earn app allows users to monetize their gaming experiences, regardless of their skill level. By leveraging a unique approach that combines elements of traditional sports betting with video gaming, Skrmiish provides a skill-based MoneyMatch Rating based on performance data synced with players' game accounts. This system allows gamers to back themselves for real cash without the necessity of a direct competitor, creating a flexible environment for earning rewards while playing.

Zoie Health is a digital health company focused on women's health, offering a comprehensive platform for family planning, fertility, and maternity care services. The platform provides resources and information on various aspects of women's health, facilitating appointments and consultations with healthcare professionals. Additionally, Zoie Health offers home health services and the delivery of contraceptive and health test kits, ensuring that women have convenient access to affordable healthcare services.

Skrmiish is a mobile platform that offers gamers the opportunity to earn cash by participating in matches across various AAA+ video games. This play-to-earn app allows users to monetize their gaming experiences, regardless of their skill level. By leveraging a unique approach that combines elements of traditional sports betting with video gaming, Skrmiish provides a skill-based MoneyMatch Rating based on performance data synced with players' game accounts. This system allows gamers to back themselves for real cash without the necessity of a direct competitor, creating a flexible environment for earning rewards while playing.

Pele Green Energy is a South African company specializing in renewable energy power projects. As an Independent Power Producer, it develops, owns, procures, builds, and operates both small-scale embedded generation and large utility-scale power plants. The company is a leading participant in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) program in South Africa, focusing on projects that generate electricity from renewable sources to serve the African market.

Nambu Group is an insect protein company that transforms food waste into sustainable feed for livestock and pets. By utilizing organic waste, such as spoiled food and kitchen scraps, the company produces a substrate for insect larvae. Once the larvae mature, they are harvested and processed into nutritious, environmentally friendly feed suitable for chickens, pigs, fish, and pets. This innovative approach not only addresses food waste but also offers a novel alternative to traditional animal feed, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

Synatic is a data integration and automation platform that simplifies the connection of various systems, whether through APIs, ODBC, flat files, or SDKs, employing an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The platform effectively addresses the challenges of data duplication, errors, and omissions, providing visibility across disparate business applications. It facilitates the transfer of data between siloed systems, ensuring data integrity while automating processes to enhance operational efficiency. Synatic supports cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, delivering a comprehensive solution that significantly reduces the time and cost associated with data integration and analytics by up to 80%. This functionality allows enterprises to tackle diverse data challenges effectively, streamlining their operations and improving overall data management.

GoMetro designs deploy and operate flexible mobility platforms. Their proprietary technology stack empowers city leaders, transport managers, corporates, retail centres, property developers, airports and downtown to introduce bold new mobility strategies. Their connected transport digital platform equips transport planners to respond to the challenges of increased congestion, aged infrastructure, disruptive mobility players, self-driving vehicles and a lack of quality public transport services.

CIRT is in the business of data insights that enable large corporations to reduce costs or improve operational efficiency by using technology and data to make improved business decisions.

Excel@Uni is an education services provider based in Cape Town, Western Cape, founded in 2018. The organization focuses on empowering youth by enhancing their chances of graduating from university and offering support for employment and financial needs. Excel@Uni specializes in comprehensive bursary administration, which includes recruitment, selection, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and ongoing support for bursars. By managing all aspects of the bursary ecosystem, the company aims to ensure that students not only complete their university education but also transition smoothly into their professional futures.

cARscan is a South Africa-based company that specializes in developing an augmented reality mobile application aimed at tracking the visual condition of vehicles throughout their life cycle. The app utilizes embedded visual recognition AI to create a traceable digital record of each car, facilitating a more transparent automotive ecosystem. cARscan's technology enables users to document the condition of their vehicles and receive real-time quotes and validation from industry experts. This innovative approach not only enhances the buying, selling, renting, servicing, insuring, financing, and auctioning of cars but also helps to mitigate fraud and reduce risks within the automotive industry.

Grow Great is a non-profit campaign that aims to motivate a community towards a national commitment to achieving zero stunting.

Mobiz is a SaaS mobile marketing platform that facilitates connections between brands and their customers through specialized text marketing services. The platform enables businesses to create hyper-personalized text messages that link to tailored landing pages, incorporating elements such as graphics, videos, promotions, and surveys. Mobiz allows for code-free campaign management, making it easy for businesses to develop unlimited, customer-specific landing pages based on individual data and campaign objectives. This approach enhances customer engagement, conversion rates, and overall communication effectiveness. Additionally, Mobiz supports post-click experiences with tools for creating templates and managing MMS campaigns, broadening its service offerings in mobile marketing.

Khula is a technology company focused on revolutionizing agriculture in Africa through a mobile marketplace designed for small-scale farmers. The platform connects these farmers directly to consumers, allowing them to sell fresh produce and essential agricultural inputs such as agrochemicals, fertilizers, and seeds. By leveraging geolocation and providing efficient logistics services, Khula optimizes the supply chain, enabling farmers to reach retailers and customers more effectively. This approach not only enhances the market access for emerging farmers but also offers consumers high-quality vegetables at lower prices. Through its innovative solutions, Khula aims to drive growth and success in the agricultural sector, contributing to a more inclusive food market.

Kandua is an online marketplace based in South Africa that connects homeowners with vetted and rated independent contractors for various home services, including renovations, maintenance, and repairs. The platform facilitates all aspects of the hiring process, allowing users to communicate, manage invoicing, and make payments securely through its system. By providing comprehensive profiles of artisans, complete with personal details and reviews from previous clients, Kandua enables homeowners to make informed decisions when selecting service providers tailored to their specific needs. This approach aims to reduce the risks typically associated with hiring small contractors, ensuring a more reliable and efficient home service experience.

CIRT is in the business of data insights that enable large corporations to reduce costs or improve operational efficiency by using technology and data to make improved business decisions.

WeThinkCode_ is a software development training academy. Our mission is to discover the sharpest minds from underserved communities in South Africa and equip them with the skills to become excellent software developers.

Oh My Cake! is a bakery that creates and offers a range of cakes and macaroons, cupcakes, truffles, and more.

LocumBase (Pty) Ltd is an online software as a service (SaaS) platform based in Cape Town, South Africa, that connects freelance medical professionals with healthcare practices, including clinics and hospitals, for short-term locum appointments. Founded in 2016, the platform allows medical professionals to create viewable profiles, which include verified information such as professional registration, qualifications, and biographical details. This information is accessible to registered practices, enabling them to view locum availability, areas of specialization, hourly rates, and location. LocumBase provides a customizable booking and management solution that ensures real-time availability of verified locum staff, while also offering career management tools for medical professionals, including records of experience and earnings, as well as access to professional development resources.

Kuloola is an online grocery store that focuses on enhancing access to affordable groceries for underserved rural communities. The company provides same-day delivery services for groceries and household goods to households and Spazashops, allowing customers to shop conveniently for essential items without the burden of long-distance travel. By partnering with various retailers, Kuloola aims to save time and money for rural residents, improving their overall shopping experience and addressing the challenges faced by these communities in accessing necessary products.

Aspire Youth creates sustainable business practices for young people through opportunities and connections.

Afrika Tikkun is a nonprofit organization that empowers disadvantaged youth from cradle to career.

Zinacare is a health technology company focused on molecular diagnostics, particularly for COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS. It operates a health test platform designed to innovate the at-home health testing experience. The platform offers discreet and non-invasive test kits for a range of health concerns, allowing customers to perform clinical tests in a convenient and comfortable manner. Through its services, Zinacare aims to empower individuals to take charge of their health effectively.

Synatic is a data integration and automation platform that simplifies the connection of various systems, whether through APIs, ODBC, flat files, or SDKs, employing an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The platform effectively addresses the challenges of data duplication, errors, and omissions, providing visibility across disparate business applications. It facilitates the transfer of data between siloed systems, ensuring data integrity while automating processes to enhance operational efficiency. Synatic supports cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, delivering a comprehensive solution that significantly reduces the time and cost associated with data integration and analytics by up to 80%. This functionality allows enterprises to tackle diverse data challenges effectively, streamlining their operations and improving overall data management.

Buhle Farmers' Academy is a non-profit organization that provides quality, accredited practical training to new farmers.

Kuloola is an online grocery store that focuses on enhancing access to affordable groceries for underserved rural communities. The company provides same-day delivery services for groceries and household goods to households and Spazashops, allowing customers to shop conveniently for essential items without the burden of long-distance travel. By partnering with various retailers, Kuloola aims to save time and money for rural residents, improving their overall shopping experience and addressing the challenges faced by these communities in accessing necessary products.

MFS Africa is the largest mobile money inter-operability hub in Africa, which connects mobile network operators across the continent through a single API. In addition to mobile remittance services, the MFS Africa API enables merchant payment, bulk payment, bank-to-wallet transfers, and an array of other cross border digital payments services.

Your Bike Club is a small business that offers entrepreneurs a personalized rent-to-own model to operate a motorcycle delivery service.

Xplorio is a local connection that brings communities together to provide up-to-date information. By enabling community members to broadcast their own local businesses and insider tips all on one website, its content is always relevant, authentic, and all-inclusive.

Sunshine Cinema is a solar-powered cinema network of youth impact facilitators who share African Films on Sunbox solar mobile cinemas. The program trains young people to be media facilitators, equipping them with a mobile, solar cinema kit called ‘The Sunbox".

Peach Payments is a company that specializes in providing payment solutions for online and mobile businesses, facilitating the acceptance of payments from consumers worldwide, with a strong emphasis on emerging markets, particularly in Africa and the BRIC countries. The company has developed an online payment platform that offers a variety of electronic payment services. This platform features a well-documented API for easy integration, allows payment collection through email and SMS, and includes secure tokenization for storing card data. Additionally, it enhances user experience by enabling one-click checkouts, ensuring a safe and efficient transaction process across all digital channels.

CapeBio specializes in the manufacture of molecular biology research and diagnostic reagents, enzymes, and kits. The company operates an applied genomics platform that focuses on life science laboratory research, utilizing biologics derived from African indigenous biodiversity hotspots. Its product offerings include DNA manipulation kits designed for polymerase chain reaction experiments, which facilitate the analysis of DNA from diverse sources such as bacterial colonies, blood, and tissue samples. By providing efficient molecular biology research tools, CapeBio aims to stimulate economic growth and address issues related to poverty and disease outbreaks, thereby contributing to advancements in food security and healthcare systems.

CompariSure Financial Services (Pty) Ltd, based in Cape Town, South Africa, operates as an independent life insurance comparison platform. Founded in 2017, CompariSure utilizes a proprietary chatbot technology to create a digital marketplace that connects consumers with reputable product providers. The platform allows users to compare various financial services products, particularly life insurance, by leveraging popular messaging platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp. By providing multiple quotes from established life insurers in South Africa, CompariSure aims to simplify the decision-making process for consumers seeking financial products.

Media Measure is a company focused on media compliance and marketing insights. It utilizes technology to monitor radio and television channels for clients who have purchased advertising slots. The company creates post-campaign compliance reports that assess whether advertisements have been aired according to the agreed terms. In addition to media monitoring, Media Measure offers services in competitor tracking and market data analysis. Their analytics encompass various aspects, including marketing, business, risk and compliance, and advertisement content, allowing clients to integrate digital and traditional data to enhance their competitive edge.

MeMeZa is a social enterprise based in Diepsloot, South Africa, established in 2012. The company focuses on developing public safety solutions, including personal alarms, community alarm systems, lipstick pepper sprays, and pendant trackers. In addition to its safety products, MeMeZa offers IT safety solutions tailored for schools and educational institutions. The organization emphasizes connected community safety technology, aiming to enhance security and safety for individuals and communities.

Learn to Earn is a non-profit organization that offers skills training and job creation for unemployed people from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

AMAZI SHEtribe is a social impact brand that seeks to train and empower women of color in the art of beauty.

Rewoven is a textile recycling startup focused on promoting sustainable fashion by diverting textile waste from landfills. The company operates a recycling plant that specializes in reclaiming fabrics and recycling various textile materials, including off-cuts, end-of-roll items, clothing rejects, and corporate-branded fabrics. By creating a circular economy within the textile industry, Rewoven enables clients to access high-quality recycled textiles, thus contributing to more environmentally responsible practices in fashion production and consumption.

Signapps provides a secure communication solution tailored for the medical, insurance, and hospital sectors. The company has developed software that facilitates communication and collaboration among healthcare specialists. This platform enables multi-disciplinary teams to engage in conversations, share medical files, and make timely updates, all while maintaining confidentiality. By allowing healthcare providers to connect efficiently from mobile devices, Signapps aims to enhance operational efficiency, increase revenue, and improve patient outcomes.

Nambu Group is an insect protein company that transforms food waste into sustainable feed for livestock and pets. By utilizing organic waste, such as spoiled food and kitchen scraps, the company produces a substrate for insect larvae. Once the larvae mature, they are harvested and processed into nutritious, environmentally friendly feed suitable for chickens, pigs, fish, and pets. This innovative approach not only addresses food waste but also offers a novel alternative to traditional animal feed, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

Digital Africa Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2019. The firm focuses on supporting early-stage digital technology start-ups across the African continent. By providing financial backing and strategic guidance, Digital Africa Ventures aims to foster innovation and growth within the technology sector in South Africa and beyond.

RLabs (Reconstructed Living Lab) is a global movement and registered social enterprise that aims to create social change with use of ICT solutions. Its core activities are skills and training, community development, social and disruptive innovation, mobile and internet solutions, social enterprise incubation, impact investing, and social franchising. RLabs was founded in 2008 by Marlon Parker and is based in Cape Town, South Africa with operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa.

Nafasi Water offers expertise in the design, construction, and operation of complex and sustainable desalination and water treatment plants.

Rhiza Babuyile is a non-profit organization that develops township communities through healthcare, skills development, enterprise development, and educational programs.

We act as a catalytic connector and provide financial, strategic and implementation support to individuals, non-profit and for profit organisations from any field of expertise, to effect meaningful change for young children.

Enke is a leadership development organization that aims to generate and incubate youth-led social impact and entrepreneurship. The organization seeks to reverse negative trends affecting youth by building on their inherent assets, developing entrepreneurial mindsets, and developing non-cognitive (soft) skills that gear them towards social responsibility, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Numeric is an education management company that helps and tutors young people to excel in Math. The company's approach solves the problem by focusing on grade 7 learners through after-school maths classes and pre-service teachers through a year-long teaching internship.

Impulse Biomedical is a producer of medical devices focused on providing solutions for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, asthma, and allergies. The company specializes in developing proprietary adrenaline auto-injectors that can be tailored to individual patient needs, including adjustable needle lengths and dosages. By offering these customizable medical devices, Impulse Biomedical enables healthcare professionals to utilize effective technologies that enhance patient care and potentially save lives. The company's commitment to innovation in the medical device sector addresses the challenges posed by chronic illnesses and aims to improve the quality of life for patients in need of such treatments.