zypl.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2022
zypl.ai is a technology company that specializes in applying artificial intelligence to enhance financial inclusion in emerging and frontier markets. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution enables banks and microfinance institutions to underwrite loans swiftly and accurately for individuals with limited or no credit history. By utilizing synthetically generated data and simulating extreme market conditions, zypl.ai's AI models assess a wide range of variables, including social and demographic factors, as well as device metadata and psychometrics, to inform credit decisions. The company customizes its AI solutions to align with the risk appetite of each enterprise partner and offers flexible deployment options, either in the cloud or on-premise. zypl.ai emphasizes transparency by using explainable AI models that provide clear interpretations of decision-making processes. Since launching its beta version, zypl.ai has successfully underwritten over $9 million in loans while maintaining a low portfolio-at-risk rate. With plans for global expansion into new markets, the company is also exploring applications in other sectors, including telecommunications.
AwanTunai
Series A in 2022
AwanTunai is a fintech company based in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia, founded in 2017. It focuses on digitizing the traditional fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain by providing a mobile application that connects micro merchants with essential financial services. The platform allows users to access working capital loans and facilitates online ordering, customer management, and payment acceptance. AwanTunai aims to enhance financial inclusion for individuals who lack access to conventional banking products by offering mobile-based credit and connecting them with lenders. As a regulated fintech institution, it has the capability to originate, service, and collect bank-compliant loan assets, ensuring comprehensive customer control. Additionally, AwanTunai collaborates with global insurance institutions to offer auto-trigger micro-insurance protection, contributing to the overall welfare of its users.
IMAN is a Halal Financial Super App enabling ethical investments and funding for customers worldwide. It specializes in Banking-as-a-Service, offering portable banking solutions to integrate with banks. Currently focused on Uzbekistan, IMAN aims to expand into MENAPT regions, becoming the Halal Revolut for MENA & Asia.
Josudo is an end-to-end learning platform tailored for gamers. It employs technology to match players with suitable coaches based on skill level and desired improvement areas.
CanGo Africa
Seed Round in 2019
CanGo Africa is a technology-driven company that specializes in on-demand motorcycle taxi services. Founded in 2014 and based in Kigali, Rwanda, the company leverages vehicle telematics technology to connect users with vetted motorcycle taxi drivers via its mobile application. In addition to its operations in Kigali, CanGo Africa has a presence in Kinshasa and maintains a technology office in Nairobi. Formerly known as SafeMotos, CanGo Africa aims to enhance urban mobility through its innovative platform.
Halan is an Egyptian technology company established in 2017, operating a mobile application that caters to various consumer needs through a single platform. The app offers ride-hailing services for two and three-wheeler vehicles, on-demand logistics solutions, food delivery, and goods transportation via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also facilitates e-payments and microfinance services for its users. It has partnered with prominent fast-food chains in Egypt to provide last-mile delivery services using smart-tech integrated systems. The company aims to enhance convenience and safety for customers while offering incremental business opportunities for drivers, supporting both large organizations and small businesses in their distribution needs.
Pathao
Venture Round in 2018
Pathao Ltd. is a prominent digital platform based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2015. The company specializes in offering a variety of services, including ride-hailing, courier delivery, food delivery, and fintech solutions. With its application, users can access on-demand transportation via cars and bikes, as well as logistics solutions for online stores, facilitating parcel delivery for documents, accessories, and gifts. Pathao has expanded its operations to Nepal and serves 64 districts in Bangladesh and 22 cities in Nepal, establishing itself as the leading courier delivery company in Bangladesh. The platform aims to innovate mobility, logistics, and financial services across South Asia while providing a seamless experience for its users.
Halan is an Egyptian technology company established in 2017, operating a mobile application that caters to various consumer needs through a single platform. The app offers ride-hailing services for two and three-wheeler vehicles, on-demand logistics solutions, food delivery, and goods transportation via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also facilitates e-payments and microfinance services for its users. It has partnered with prominent fast-food chains in Egypt to provide last-mile delivery services using smart-tech integrated systems. The company aims to enhance convenience and safety for customers while offering incremental business opportunities for drivers, supporting both large organizations and small businesses in their distribution needs.
Rapido
Venture Round in 2017
Rapido is an Indian mobility platform that facilitates bike taxi bookings via its mobile app. Launched in 2015, the company aims to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions by connecting individuals traveling in similar directions. It offers economical intra-city travel options, including two-, three-, and four-wheeler rides.
Gaveteiro
Venture Round in 2017
Gaveteiro is an online buying platform for everything that companies need, from cleaning supplies to safety equipment and tools.
Pathao Ltd. is a prominent digital platform based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2015. The company specializes in offering a variety of services, including ride-hailing, courier delivery, food delivery, and fintech solutions. With its application, users can access on-demand transportation via cars and bikes, as well as logistics solutions for online stores, facilitating parcel delivery for documents, accessories, and gifts. Pathao has expanded its operations to Nepal and serves 64 districts in Bangladesh and 22 cities in Nepal, establishing itself as the leading courier delivery company in Bangladesh. The platform aims to innovate mobility, logistics, and financial services across South Asia while providing a seamless experience for its users.
Grana Group Limited is an online fashion retailer founded in 2014 and based in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. The company specializes in direct-to-consumer sales of wardrobe essentials for both men and women, offering a diverse range of clothing items such as T-shirts, shirts, sweaters, jeans, chinos, and dresses. Grana distinguishes itself by using high-quality fabrics sourced directly from garment factories, allowing it to provide stylish and well-made products at reasonable prices. The company ships to over 65 countries worldwide, ensuring a swift delivery of 1-2 days. Additionally, Grana operates an offline showroom called "The Fitting Room" in Hong Kong, where customers can try on clothing before making an online purchase.
Andela is a technology company that recruits, screens, trains, and manages software developers for organizations worldwide. Through its AI-powered talent platform, Andela Talent Cloud, it enables clients to hire individual engineers or fully managed teams with rapid onboarding and flexible engagement models, often at lower cost and faster delivery than traditional hiring. The company handles the groundwork for global staffing, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing talent management, allowing clients to scale engineering capacity as needed. Andela maintains a diverse, geographically distributed network of developers across numerous countries, with emphasis on Africa and other emerging markets. Its expertise spans application development, artificial intelligence, cloud and DevOps, data engineering, and related fields. Andela serves a range of customers from startups to established brands, helping them accelerate project delivery and access top technology talent.
Carro is an automotive marketplace that offers a full-stack service for all aspects of car ownership. It challenges the traditional way of buying and selling of cars through a proprietary pricing algorithm. Carro also provides a range of services that offer everything a car owner needs throughout their car ownership journeys such as an in-house financing solution warranty options and Singapore’s first on-demand roadside recovery platform.
The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Singapore.
Pathao Ltd. is a prominent digital platform based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2015. The company specializes in offering a variety of services, including ride-hailing, courier delivery, food delivery, and fintech solutions. With its application, users can access on-demand transportation via cars and bikes, as well as logistics solutions for online stores, facilitating parcel delivery for documents, accessories, and gifts. Pathao has expanded its operations to Nepal and serves 64 districts in Bangladesh and 22 cities in Nepal, establishing itself as the leading courier delivery company in Bangladesh. The platform aims to innovate mobility, logistics, and financial services across South Asia while providing a seamless experience for its users.