Five35 Ventures

Susu delivers comprehensive health services to families in the African diaspora, spanning preventive care, medical treatments, chronic disease management, and access to authentic medications. Through a bundled, long-term care offering, Susu enables planned health support, regular monitoring of conditions such as pregnancy and chronic diseases, and connects users to quality healthcare services and insurance options, with a focus on affordability and accessibility.

Kasha is an East Africa based e-commerce platform that provides women's health, personal care and beauty products through a digital retail and last-mile distribution model. The company offers a wide range of products including contraceptives, menstrual care items such as sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual cups and panty liners, as well as body, hair, facial and oral care, beauty products, maternal and newborn health items, family planning supplies, and treatments for non-communicable diseases and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. The platform enables confidential orders and delivers health and personal care products to urban and rural customers, addressing last-mile challenges in Rwanda and Kenya. It operates from bases in Kigali, Rwanda, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, serving women across East Africa with convenient private access to essential health products online and through offline distribution channels.

Founded in 2020, Zuri Health is a Kenyan telemedicine company offering affordable healthcare solutions via apps, websites, and SMS. It facilitates lab tests, doctor consultations, medication delivery, and home visits.

BuuPass operates a transportation marketplace and ticketing platform that simplifies booking for bus, shuttle, and train services in Kenya and other markets. The company partners with transport operators to provide digital solutions that enable commuters to search, reserve seats, and pay conveniently, often via mobile and SMS channels. As one of the early movers in digital transport booking in Kenya, BuuPass aims to connect travelers with available departures, helping users save time and choose options that fit their schedules and budgets. The platform supports local urban travel by enabling automated ticketing and easy payments, with a focus on reliability, accessibility, and seamless user experience for everyday mobility.

LNKO is an e-commerce startup focused on providing trendy eyewear through a direct-to-consumer model. By eliminating intermediaries, LNKO offers high-quality glasses and lenses, with products priced at 550 dhs. The company's platform features a diverse collection of optical wearables for both men and women, allowing customers to select from various frame styles and colors. This approach enables LNKO to cater to contemporary fashion trends while maintaining accessibility in the eyewear market.

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.

Bitmama facilitates trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and other digital assets in Africa. Users can create wallets, connect bank accounts or mobile money services to buy or sell cryptocurrencies.

Mother Being is a digital platform dedicated to providing evidence-based and culturally relevant sexual and reproductive health education for women in the MENA region. The platform aims to empower women with essential information to make informed decisions about their bodies and reproductive health, free from societal constraints. It offers a judgment-free environment where women can consult with healthcare professionals regarding sexual health issues. In addition to educational resources, Mother Being provides access to lab services and a range of health and wellness products, supporting women as they navigate their sexual and reproductive health journeys.

Founded in 2020, Zuri Health is a Kenyan telemedicine company offering affordable healthcare solutions via apps, websites, and SMS. It facilitates lab tests, doctor consultations, medication delivery, and home visits.

BriefCo is South Africa's pioneering legal cost consultancy that utilizes technology to enhance the efficiency of legal cost management. The company operates a secure online platform that facilitates the digital delivery and storage of legal documents. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, BriefCo automates the preparation and opposition of bills of costs, significantly reducing expenses related to printing, delivery, and file preparation. This innovative approach enables clients to streamline their legal cost consulting processes, making it a valuable resource in the legal industry.

DigsConnect is a leading student accommodation marketplace based in Cape Town, South Africa, established in 2017. The platform facilitates connections between property owners and student tenants, as well as between students seeking roommates. By providing a user-friendly interface, DigsConnect enables students to find affordable and safe accommodation options near educational institutions. The company aims to foster a community where individuals can discover suitable living arrangements while building lasting friendships. With a focus on real-time accommodation searches, DigsConnect is committed to addressing the specific needs of its users, ensuring a streamlined experience in the often challenging process of finding student housing.

Africa Foresight Group Ltd is a consulting firm that operates as a freelancing platform, connecting businesses, investment funds, and development partners with a network of freelance management consultants across Africa. Incorporated in 2016 and based in London, with an additional office in Accra, Ghana, the company specializes in a variety of services, including market entry strategy, organizational transformation, business turnaround, and due diligence support. It also offers expertise in creating pitch decks, conducting employee surveys, and performing market and sector studies. Africa Foresight Group serves diverse industries such as agribusiness, renewable energy, education, health, finance, and fast-moving consumer goods, enabling clients to harness local talent and resources for growth and development.

Founded in 2017, Complete Farmer is a Ghana-based company that offers end-to-end digital agriculture solutions. It manages crop farms and develops IoT-based software with machine learning algorithms for farm monitoring. The platform connects global agricultural commodity buyers directly with African farmers, promoting sustainable farming practices and food security.

Susu delivers comprehensive health services to families in the African diaspora, spanning preventive care, medical treatments, chronic disease management, and access to authentic medications. Through a bundled, long-term care offering, Susu enables planned health support, regular monitoring of conditions such as pregnancy and chronic diseases, and connects users to quality healthcare services and insurance options, with a focus on affordability and accessibility.

HomecomingEx operates an on-demand expertise platform that facilitates instant video consultations with a curated network of experts across various fields and regions. The platform is designed to enable senior professionals from investment funds, management consultancies, multinationals, and non-profits to engage in one-on-one discussions, allowing them to seek insights and answers to critical questions. By streamlining the process of connecting with specialists, HomecomingEx enhances decision-making and knowledge-sharing for its users, fostering a collaborative environment that transcends geographical boundaries.

Maxicash is a developer of a payment and remittance application designed for diaspora members to support their loved ones back home financially. The company's application is a financial support ecosystem to cater to untapped markets, enabling users to send money, buy electronic vouchers, buy airtime vouchers, pay for schools and hospitals, and also donate money to churches and NGOs.

Zindi is an Africa-based data science competition platform that hosts an ecosystem of scientists, engineers, academics, companies, NGOs, governments, and institutions dedicated to solving Africa’s pressing problems. It partners with companies, non-profit organizations, and government entities to develop, curate, and prepare data-driven challenges, with solutions ranked by accuracy. The platform enables organizations to test data science capabilities and address persistent business problems at an affordable cost, helping them push creative boundaries through data-driven competitions.

Shuttlers operates a tech-enabled, scheduled bus-sharing platform that enables users to find, book, and share bus rides for commuting to work and back home; the service emphasizes comfort, safety, and affordability, turning daily travel into a smoother, more productive or relaxing experience for professionals.