Claro
Pre Seed Round in 2025
The complete suite of AI-tasks to enable companies to achieve precision, privacy, and seamless integration with tailor-made Language Models. Claro bridges the gap between the broad capabilities of Large Language Models and the need for tailor-made specialized Small Language Models.
Yeah
Pre Seed Round in 2025
Yeah is a financial technology company that offers payment processing services while building a credit profile for the banked and unbanked.
Billboxx
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Billboxx is a developer of a cash flow management platform that assists small businesses in streamlining their operations. The platform automates bookkeeping tasks and simplifies the billing and payment processes, helping clients manage their revenues and expenses efficiently. By reducing errors and eliminating manual work, Billboxx enhances productivity for its users, enabling them to focus on their core business activities. The company aims to support small businesses in their essential role within the economy by ensuring timely payments and facilitating smoother financial transactions.
Aya Data
Seed Round in 2024
Aya Data is a developer of a data annotation platform that focuses on creating high-quality training data for machine learning models. The company offers a range of services, including data annotations, data collection, natural language processing, and transcription services. Through its platform, Aya Data provides various tools and resources for businesses to label data effectively, encompassing image, text, and audio labeling. This enables organizations to enhance the accuracy and performance of their machine-learning applications.
Scale
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Scale accelerates market entry and revenue for fintechs with a people-first approach.
Konnect
Seed Round in 2024
Konnect is an online cross-border payment platform based in Tunis, founded in 2021. The company focuses on simplifying complex financial transactions by offering a variety of secure and cost-effective payment methods. Its platform allows users with email addresses to send and receive payments easily, catering to businesses of all sizes and facilitating their growth through enhanced financial flexibility.
8B Education Investments
Seed Round in 2024
8B Education Investments is a fintech company dedicated to providing affordable financing solutions for exceptional African students aiming to attend leading global universities. It employs innovative guarantees and income-share agreements to facilitate access to funding, enabling students to secure loans from both investors and third-party lenders. In addition to financing, 8B offers valuable resources such as scholarship information and mentorship, connecting students with a network of professionals across various global industries. By integrating lenders, students, and educational institutions, 8B Education Investments addresses the financial barriers faced by African students, helping them pursue higher education while supporting universities in meeting their revenue and diversity objectives.
Mida Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Mida leverages advanced analytics and AI to predict & deliver significantly better collections performance for lenders, enabling them to scale confidently and improve client retention and growth. Full scale product suite includes: Repayment setup, Digital Collections, Remote Collections, Field Recovery and enterprise debt management solution.
Renda
Debt Financing in 2024
Renda is a company that specializes in supporting the development and operation of e-commerce businesses, particularly across Africa. It provides logistics services aimed at simplifying order fulfillment and retail distribution. Renda offers flexible and affordable storage solutions, along with real-time visibility of stock levels and inventory management. These services are designed to enhance the efficiency of the fulfillment process, making it easier for e-commerce companies to manage their operations effectively. By leveraging a comprehensive technological platform and physical infrastructure, Renda is dedicated to facilitating the growth and success of its clients in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
Renda
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Renda is a company that specializes in supporting the development and operation of e-commerce businesses, particularly across Africa. It provides logistics services aimed at simplifying order fulfillment and retail distribution. Renda offers flexible and affordable storage solutions, along with real-time visibility of stock levels and inventory management. These services are designed to enhance the efficiency of the fulfillment process, making it easier for e-commerce companies to manage their operations effectively. By leveraging a comprehensive technological platform and physical infrastructure, Renda is dedicated to facilitating the growth and success of its clients in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
Tanél
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Tanél Health is a technology company focused on developing integrated tools for the healthcare sector. Its platform connects various stakeholders, including pharmacies, payers, and patients, facilitating seamless communication and operational efficiency. The company offers a comprehensive insurance platform aimed at modernizing health insurance processes. Additionally, Tanél Health provides a mobile application that assists users in finding nearby doctors, booking appointments online, and managing health-related tasks such as tracking consumption and managing beneficiaries. Their software also incorporates inventory management and sales monitoring capabilities, enabling clients to optimize operations and improve the management of their employees' health.
mTek Services
Funding Round in 2024
mTek Services operates a digital online insurance platform designed to create a fully paperless ecosystem for the insurance industry. The platform enables customers to access a variety of insurance products, allowing them to purchase policies directly from insurers, compare different options, and file claims using their smart devices. This streamlined approach facilitates easy management of insurance portfolios, helping clients secure their families and assets effectively. By focusing on digital solutions, mTek Services aims to enhance the customer experience in the insurance sector.
Niteon
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Niteon is a technology company that operates an AI-powered B2B marketplace. It connects international buyers with high-quality African products, sourced directly from manufacturers at competitive prices. The platform uses proprietary AI technology to verify and aggregate African manufacturers in fashion, agriculture, and commodities, facilitating cross-border trade and access to global markets. It also offers escrow payment options to ensure secure transactions.
Logidoo
Seed Round in 2024
Logidoo is a digital logistics marketplace that focuses on enhancing connectivity between African markets through smart logistics solutions. The company's platform facilitates the shipping of parcels via regular shuttles between Africa and Europe, allowing users to compare various offers for sending and receiving goods. Additionally, the platform provides real-time tracking capabilities, ensuring clients receive reliable, secure, and economical logistics services. By streamlining logistics processes, Logidoo aims to improve efficiency and accessibility in the movement of goods across regions.
Unfabled
Seed Round in 2024
Unfabled is a women’s health consumer platform that focuses on providing curated and personalized health and wellness solutions tailored specifically for women. By utilizing a tech-enabled approach, Unfabled enables users to discover sustainable health and wellness products that are customized to meet their individual needs throughout their entire life cycle. The platform emphasizes a commitment to sustainability while enhancing the overall health and well-being of its users.
Trustestate
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Trustestate partners with solicitors and legal firms to offer services facilitating inheritance and intergenerational wealth transfer. The company's core product is a smart technology platform that simplifies and streamlines the complex process of administering an estate after a loved one's passing. This platform enables users to gather, upload, and view documents, apply for grants, sell property and possessions, notify service providers, and track progress, providing clarity, care, and confidence during a challenging time.
Athena
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Athena is a digital services firm that collaborates with healthcare professionals to give instalment payment options to patients undergoing medical procedures.
Shamba Pride
Seed Round in 2024
Shamba Pride is a technology-driven company focused on enhancing the agricultural trade ecosystem for smallholder farmers in Africa. By offering an online agro management platform, it connects farmers directly to agricultural inputs, services, and vital information, effectively eliminating middlemen and reducing farming costs. The company provides a range of tools and technologies to agricultural input distributors, enabling them to deliver quality products and services. Key offerings include agro dealer upscaling, financial management, soil testing, and logistics management services. Through these initiatives, Shamba Pride aims to improve access to markets and financial services for farmers, ultimately transforming rural agriculture.
Jungopharm
Seed Round in 2024
Jungopharm is a technology company that develops a digital platform for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Its primary goal is to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and affordable. The platform connects buyers and sellers of pharmaceutical and healthcare products, automating procurement processes, streamlining inventory management, and facilitating order processing. By bridging supply chain gaps, Jungopharm enables its clients to expand their market reach through a network of distributors and pharmacies.
CloudEquipment
Seed Round in 2024
CloudEquipment enables healthcare providers to lease medical equipment managed by independent experts and financed by healthcare lenders.
Pullus Africa
Seed Round in 2024
Pullus Africa is a pioneering poultry-focused platform dedicated to enhancing local poultry production and supply chains across the continent. By leveraging technology, the company connects poultry farmers with essential resources, including quality inputs, advisory services, and access to affordable financing. This comprehensive approach not only facilitates efficient farm management through real-time reporting but also ensures that farmers can engage with better markets and adopt global best practices. Pullus Africa aims to strengthen the poultry sector in Africa by providing a guaranteed market for farmers, thereby contributing to the overall growth and sustainability of the industry.
HealthCenta
Seed Round in 2024
HealthCenta is a technology company that operates a digital platform designed to enhance transparency and oversight in Africa's out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. The platform enables health insurers to monitor prescription medication and healthcare service usage, facilitating cost savings and improved negotiation power with providers.
REasy is a B2B cross-border payments platform that eases financial transactions for African SMEs with the global suppliers and partners.
WareFlow
Seed Round in 2024
WareFlow operates a supply chain financing platform tailored for African small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The platform facilitates quick access to working capital by allowing SMEs to obtain cash advances on their outstanding invoices, thereby improving their liquidity and enabling them to manage their cash flow more effectively.
Peslac is a technology company that specializes in document management and fraud detection for the insurance industry. It offers a platform that streamlines the entire document management process, from ingestion to analysis, ensuring accurate data processing and verification. The platform leverages machine learning to simplify the insurance process, enhance operational efficiencies, and improve the client experience. It also facilitates seamless integration with external systems and supports applications like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for Language Models.
TUNL
Pre Seed Round in 2023
TUNL is a company focused on enhancing export-related supply chain frameworks between Africa and the mainland United States. It operates a parcel shipping platform designed to lower transaction costs for small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa. The platform facilitates the shipment of a wide variety of products, including fashion items, arts and crafts, books, furniture, musical instruments, and nonperishable goods like cosmetics. By optimizing logistics and reducing expenses, TUNL aims to help these businesses improve their profit margins and expand their market reach.
Bundant
Seed Round in 2023
Bundant is a technology company that specializes in home inventory management. It uses advanced AI and sensor technology to predict when household essentials, such as dishwashing tablets, are running low. By automating the tracking and replenishment process, Bundant ensures timely deliveries and helps reduce waste.
Ceto offers sophisticated predictive analytics to the marine industry by combining high-frequency data, engineering experience, and artificial intelligence. It prevents machine breakdowns, reduces carbon emissions, and provides the worlds first connected marine insurance product to its customers.
Tripplo
Seed Round in 2023
Tripplo is a logistics software platform focused on automating and optimizing operations for transporters, cargo owners, and cargo brokers in Africa. The platform provides essential tools for small and medium-sized transporters to enhance their operational efficiency. It facilitates end-to-end management of trucking operations, covering processes from on-loading to offloading. Users can manage fleet information to ensure compliance with industry regulations, meticulously plan trips, and predict trip profitability. Additionally, Tripplo enables real-time tracking of business performance and offers performance analytics, helping transporters improve profitability and achieve better management across their operations.
Fantix is a company that specializes in a no-code platform designed to facilitate the development of AI models through a collaborative learning approach. By utilizing data abstraction, Fantix enables businesses to create robust machine learning models while preserving consumer privacy and maintaining business confidentiality. The platform transforms data locally, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to gain insights without pooling user-level data. It compares data abstractions to identify meaningful overlaps between datasets, extracting aggregated and anonymous representations of the data while ensuring it remains encrypted and secure. This innovative approach empowers customers and businesses to analyze shared elements and discover valuable insights without compromising data privacy.
Vunapay
Seed Round in 2023
Vunapay is an agritech company that specializes in facilitating financial transactions for smallholder farmers in Kenya. It leverages IoT technology to collect, manage, and disburse payments, empowering agricultural cooperative societies and enabling farmers to access timely and efficient financial support.
Martee AI
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Martee AI is a company focused on enhancing demand forecasting accuracy for food businesses through advanced artificial intelligence. By addressing common challenges in the food sector, such as overpriced fresh products and food waste, Martee aims to improve on-shelf availability of desired items. Their machine learning models and user-friendly business intelligence interface help businesses optimize their inventory, ultimately boosting sales and customer satisfaction. In addition to AI-driven demand forecasting, Martee operates a catering food hub that provides fresh meals and nutritious snacks to corporate offices, facilitating a healthier food culture in workplace environments. Through these initiatives, Martee is committed to creating a data-driven food system that ensures reliable access to fresh products while minimizing food waste.
Zanifu is a regulated financial technology company that specializes in inventory financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company develops a microlending platform designed to enhance efficiency in supply chain operations, allowing small retailers and wholesalers to access working capital for inventory procurement. With a mobile-first approach, Zanifu's platform is tailored for environments with low internet penetration, enabling users to secure financing and pay suppliers at a later date. By facilitating access to necessary resources, Zanifu supports the growth and sustainability of MSMEs within the consumer goods value chain.
Jack Fertility
Funding Round in 2023
Jack Fertility specializes in providing home sperm testing kits designed to facilitate lab-grade semen analysis without the need for clinic visits. The company aims to eliminate barriers to male reproductive healthcare by offering a convenient mail-in testing solution. Users can collect samples easily and receive personalized digital results along with tailored recommendations to address their specific needs. This service empowers individuals to take control of their fertility journeys discreetly and conveniently, while maintaining a focus on quality and care.
Phoenix Security
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Phoenix Security is a developer of a risk-based vulnerability management platform focused on minimizing cyberattack risks. The company provides a comprehensive solution that ingests data from various security tools and correlates it with software and cloud deployments. By enriching vulnerabilities with contextual information and cyber threat intelligence, Phoenix Security enables organizations to prioritize vulnerabilities effectively. Its platform supports security monitoring, allowing executive, security, and development teams to collaboratively address risks using a prioritized framework. Additionally, the platform enhances the return on investment for security fixes by offering a visual mission control dashboard that displays risk and impact metrics, while leveraging automation and integration within continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.
Martee’s
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Martee’s revolutionizing workplace nutrition with a fully managed, self-serve healthy meals and snacks solution.
Rebel Tech
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Rebel Tech specializes in high-tech electronics repair solutions, offering mobile repair services that provide cost-efficient alternatives for customers. The company focuses on repairing electronic display screen glasses without the need for full replacements, which not only helps reduce e-waste but also allows customers to prolong the life of their devices. By delivering repairs at competitive prices, Rebel Tech positions itself as a unique player in the electronics repair market, catering to environmentally conscious consumers and those seeking affordable options for maintaining their electronic devices.
Tickle Global
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Tickle is an AI powered mobile marketing platform that puts EQ over IQ founded by Joe Martin, the creator of Snatch - the #1 Augmented Reality treasure hunt app and #1 customer acquisition platform for over 200 brands. We have identified, stress-tested and patented an action that 78% of consumers already do but that has gone unnoticed, unmeasured and unmonetized until now. By productising this action, brands have access to a powerful and never before available insight that will significantly affect the consumer purchase journey leading to much increased conversions. A journey that they can then control at every step via the tickle platform and one that is fully opted in to and welcomed by the consumer. Launching Summer 2025, be sure to JoinTickle.com and be the first to find out what we're up to.
Acre is rebuilding the UK’s £1.4 trillion mortgage market from the ground up. We are vertically integrating the mortgage stack with a new end-to-end platform for brokers and lenders.
DRONAMICS
Seed Round in 2023
Dronamics is a developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems aimed at transforming airfreight logistics. By creating a new type of small, unmanned cargo airplane that is highly fuel-efficient, Dronamics aims to democratize shipping in emerging markets. The aircraft can transport payloads of 350 kilograms over distances of 2,500 kilometers at costs significantly lower than traditional air transport, reducing shipping expenses by over 50%. Designed for autonomous flight, the aircraft can be remotely monitored and managed via satellite, making it suitable for challenging delivery scenarios, including remote and mountainous regions. As the first and only Strategic Partner for drones recognized by IATA, Dronamics is positioned to make a substantial impact in the commercial logistics sector.
BuuPass
Pre Seed Round in 2023
BuuPass is a digital transport solutions provider based in Kenya, focusing on simplifying the movement of people through innovative booking systems. As the first marketplace in the country for bus, shuttle, and train bookings, BuuPass offers a fast and user-friendly platform that allows commuters to easily reserve their seats and make payments. The company is powered by a team of young entrepreneurs dedicated to addressing everyday transportation challenges and enhancing accessibility. By enabling users to book tickets through both online and SMS-based methods, BuuPass ensures that urban commuters can manage their travel plans conveniently and efficiently. The company emphasizes the importance of time and choice, striving to empower individuals to travel on their own terms while connecting them to various opportunities.
Syndi
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Syndi is a digital health support recommendation platform that utilizes machine learning and digital phenotyping, with a primary focus on mental health. The company develops technology-driven solutions aimed at enhancing individuals' health by providing effective and accessible support. Syndi's platform employs passive smartphone data collection to gather moment-to-moment information about users, allowing it to deliver personalized and immediate care. This innovative approach not only facilitates connections between patients and healthcare providers but also measures the effectiveness of applications and digital services in treating invisible disabilities. Through its commitment to leveraging technology and research, Syndi seeks to improve healthcare outcomes for its users.
HotelRunner
Series A in 2023
HotelRunner is a cloud-based platform designed to assist accommodations and travel agencies in enhancing their online presence and sales operations. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes a direct web booking engine, a two-way channel manager integrated with over 150 travel agencies, metasearch engines, and global distribution systems. The platform also features multilingual website content management, front-desk management, guest relationship management, reporting, and payment collection capabilities. Additionally, HotelRunner provides services for supply acquisition, automated onboarding, engagement, and performance benchmarking through its HotelRunner Connect division. With a presence in 193 countries and more than 60,000 accommodations registered, HotelRunner partners with various travel agencies and technology providers, positioning itself as a significant player in the tourism industry. The company is recognized as a connectivity partner by major platforms such as Booking.com, Expedia, and Airbnb, among others.
Carbin Africa
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Carbin Africa is an Automotive Information Technology Company that Provides Software Solutions that Enhances Commerce within the Automotive Retail Market in Africa.
PneumaCare
Seed Round in 2023
PneumaCare operates a digital health platform in Africa, connecting patients with healthcare providers and offering services like telemedicine, house calls, and primary care. The platform also equips healthcare professionals with tools to run independent practices, ensuring patients receive quality, accessible care.
Wingi specializes in transforming the international supply chain for African entrepreneurs, aiming to empower small businesses with growth opportunities. The company offers a platform that simplifies logistics, supply chain management, and storage solutions, catering specifically to the needs of small to medium-sized enterprises in Africa. Through its app, Wingi also supports social commerce and retail businesses, enabling entrepreneurs to turn their passions into income. This focus on leveraging technology for supply chain efficiency and business growth reflects Wingi's commitment to fostering economic development within the African continent.
Eleos
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Eleos is an insurance firm that focuses on digitizing the insurance process to enhance accessibility and efficiency. The company partners with consumer brands to seamlessly integrate income protection and life insurance into their online platforms. By offering instant life and health insurance without the need for health checkups, Eleos aims to provide individuals with essential financial security in the event of illness or death. This innovative approach facilitates a more streamlined experience for users seeking insurance coverage.
Soarce
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Soarce is dedicated to decarbonizing the performance apparel industry through innovative material solutions derived from plants. The company specializes in developing high-performing, plastic-free fabrics and leathers made from seaweed and nanomaterials. These advanced materials not only replace traditional synthetic options but also provide protective features against fire, UV rays, and chemical exposure. By integrating nanotechnology with sustainable resources, Soarce enables apparel brands to reduce their environmental impact while meeting the evolving demands of modern consumers. The company's commitment to reimagining product creation at its source reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
Clothes Doctor
Seed Round in 2022
Clothes Doctor Limited is an online platform based in Poole, United Kingdom, specializing in clothing repairs, alterations, and cleaning services. Founded in 2010, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach to clothing maintenance, launching a digital service in 2017 that has earned it a 5-star rating. By offering both online and in-store tailoring and repair options, Clothes Doctor aims to modernize the industry and address the issue of fashion waste, providing consumers with sustainable solutions for their wardrobe needs.
Eterlast
Seed Round in 2022
Eterlast is a Web3 company headquartered in London, UK, with a strong presence in Barcelona. It specializes in the development of branded Web3 games and digital experiences through partnerships with leading media and sports organizations. Eterlast's platform facilitates the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and curated marketplaces, allowing media and sporting entities to integrate their content into the metaverse. The company's focus is on delivering utility and value to consumers, enabling them to collect, play, and earn while accessing unique experiences. Eterlast is backed by prominent international venture funds and is actively engaging with major media companies and sports intellectual property owners to expand its offerings.
Baia
Pre Seed Round in 2022
BaiaNet operates a cloud-based commerce platform designed to facilitate transactions within informal supply chains, particularly in emerging markets. The company's proprietary AI analyzes each exchange, bid request, payment, and delivery to optimize connections between suppliers, agents, and buyers, thereby increasing economic efficiency and profitability for all participants. BaiaNet enables users to engage in trusted commerce as easily as sending a message, fostering inclusivity and empowering everyone to participate and benefit from the network's growth.
Unwritten
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Unwritten is a company founded in London in 2022 by former leaders of Palantir Technologies’ climate data solution, with the goal of integrating climate change considerations into capital allocation decisions. The company develops analytics and tools designed to assist financial decision-makers in assessing the risks and opportunities associated with climate change. By providing comprehensive financial forecasts and models, Unwritten aims to empower investors and lenders to effectively analyze investments while driving the energy transition. Backed by prominent venture funds and climate transition experts, Unwritten is positioned to play a significant role in reshaping how the financial sector approaches climate-related challenges.
Quikk
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Quikk is a fintech company based in Africa that focuses on simplifying the integration of financial services into digital platforms. The company operates an API platform that aggregates and integrates various financial services APIs, allowing businesses and developers to connect seamlessly with digital financial service providers. Quikk's solution facilitates the onboarding, integration, and management of these APIs, enabling companies to enhance their applications with speed, reliability, and scalability. By streamlining access to financial services, Quikk empowers organizations to build and merge their digital solutions more efficiently.
VieBeg
Venture Round in 2022
VieBeg operates a data-driven logistics platform focused on the procurement of medical and dental supplies and equipment. By leveraging AI technology, the company enhances inventory management and utilizes real-time data and pattern recognition to streamline the procurement process. This enables healthcare facilities to efficiently manage their stock levels, ensuring they have the appropriate types and quantities of medical supplies readily available for patient care. VieBeg's approach aims to improve accessibility to affordable medical equipment, ultimately supporting healthcare providers in preventing health crises and delivering effective treatment.
Nabu
Funding Round in 2022
Nabu is a blockchain valuation platform focused on providing NFT collectors with tools to unlock the full value of their digital assets. The company has created a machine learning-powered valuation engine that accurately prices NFTs by analyzing various data sources, including trade volumes, sales history, NFT metadata, and social media activity. This comprehensive approach enables users to understand the true value of their NFT collections in real-time, facilitating informed decision-making for collectors in the rapidly evolving Web3 space.
Fixxr is a mobile car repair platform that offers diagnostic, repair, and maintenance services directly at the location of its clients. The company caters to both car owners and businesses, providing a range of services that includes fuel filter replacement, cabin air filter replacement, air filter replacement, and car purchase inspections. By emphasizing convenience and reliability, Fixxr aims to streamline the vehicle maintenance process, allowing customers to receive essential automotive services without the need to visit a traditional repair shop.
BuuPass
Pre Seed Round in 2022
BuuPass is a digital transport solutions provider based in Kenya, focusing on simplifying the movement of people through innovative booking systems. As the first marketplace in the country for bus, shuttle, and train bookings, BuuPass offers a fast and user-friendly platform that allows commuters to easily reserve their seats and make payments. The company is powered by a team of young entrepreneurs dedicated to addressing everyday transportation challenges and enhancing accessibility. By enabling users to book tickets through both online and SMS-based methods, BuuPass ensures that urban commuters can manage their travel plans conveniently and efficiently. The company emphasizes the importance of time and choice, striving to empower individuals to travel on their own terms while connecting them to various opportunities.
Zazuu is a fintech company that provides a platform for sending money across borders, specifically aimed at making remittances more equitable for Africans. The application enables users to search and compare various reputable money transfer providers, ensuring they find the best deals and save money on each transaction. Additionally, Zazuu allows customers to manage multiple currencies, enhancing the flexibility and convenience of cross-border money transfers.
WiseWorks AI
Seed Round in 2022
WiseWorks AI is a meeting automation platform focused on improving workflows for corporate governance professionals by minimizing time spent on inefficient tasks. The company has developed a communications intelligence platform that assists financial institutions in extracting vital insights from audio and video interactions. By automating processes such as recording, transcribing, and analyzing communications, WiseWorks AI enhances operational efficiency and helps organizations mitigate risks. Their technology aims to streamline information retrieval and facilitate better decision-making within corporate environments.
MyCover.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2022
MyCover.ai is an open insurance API that allows insurance companies to distribute their products faster and cheaper, it enables innovators to embed insurance into their current offerings or launch new insurance verticals and ultimately deliver great experiences to customers. Our AI-powered claims management service helps insurance companies to streamline their claims processes, reduce fraud while also saving time and money.
TIBU Health
Seed Round in 2022
TIBU Health is an Omnichannel Health Technology company that delivers health services where people live, work and click.. We adopt the latest, most advanced technologies in health and logistics to provide patients with a convenient and coordinated end-to-end healthcare experience that results in better health outcomes, healthier lives and with more time to spend on the things that matter to our patients. We’re a different kind of healthcare company and thrilled to be reshaping how people access healthcare service in Africa.
Offgrid.finance
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Offgrid Finance is a financial technology company focused on providing loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, particularly in the agriculture, food, and logistics sectors. By integrating its platform into the sales pipeline, Offgrid Finance enables these businesses to access financing for clean and efficient technologies at the point of sale. The company aims to create a scalable financing solution for emerging market SMEs that not only reduces risk for investors but also significantly lowers greenhouse gas emissions and fosters positive social impact. Through its innovative approach, Offgrid Finance connects enterprises with a network of lenders, enhancing their ability to invest in low-emission technologies and improve productivity.
AyokenLabs
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ayoken is a digital collectibles marketplace focused on connecting creators, such as musicians, sports brands, and influencers, with global audiences. The platform facilitates the distribution of digital collectibles, allowing creators to expand their reach beyond their existing fanbase. By collaborating with various partners, including YouTubers, influencers, and crypto exchanges, Ayoken promotes NFT drops, thereby enabling creators to enhance their revenue streams through digital assets. The company's mission also includes driving the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency in emerging markets, making it a key player in the intersection of digital collectibles and blockchain technology.
Kaizan
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kaizan is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in enhancing the capabilities of client teams through its innovative client intelligence platform. The platform leverages conversation intelligence to streamline the management and scaling of client relationships, providing users with essential insights needed for proactive engagement. By consolidating summaries of conversations, next steps, risks, and opportunities, Kaizan empowers teams to retain and grow their client base effectively. This solution not only helps users manage their workflows more efficiently but also supports them in improving the overall health of their client interactions, fostering stronger relationships and enhancing workplace productivity.
Zuri Health
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zuri Health is a telemedicine company based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2020. It aims to provide affordable and accessible healthcare solutions through its app, website, and SMS services. The platform allows patients to schedule lab and diagnostic tests, consult with doctors via chat, purchase medications from pharmacies, and arrange home visits with qualified medical professionals. Zuri Health also employs an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to enhance user experience. By catering to individuals without smartphones and those in rural or underserved areas, the company strives to ensure that healthcare is universally accessible, thereby addressing gaps in the traditional healthcare system.
Manna Insect
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Manna Insect Oy, founded in 2018 and based in Oulu, Finland, specializes in the processing of biowaste into high-value products such as proteins and bio-oils using black soldier fly larvae. The company employs innovative technology and automated growing environments designed for industrial-scale mobility, allowing for efficient conversion of local biowaste into protein-rich animal feed and organic fertilizers. Manna Insect also offers a digital platform known as the Insect Farm Hub, which provides training, resources, and tools for insect farming, including an AI mentor and management solutions. By focusing on sustainable practices, Manna Insect enables businesses to obtain affordable animal feed while contributing to waste reduction and environmental sustainability.
Rural Farmers Hub
Venture Round in 2022
Rural Farmers Hub is a company dedicated to enhancing the productivity of smallholder farmers through innovative information technology. It offers advisory services supported by satellite-based remote imagery, enabling farmers to assess crop health and soil quality effectively. The company's soil management platform employs cloud-based automated assessments to generate intelligent maps, which help in the precision management of crop and soil nutrients. By identifying and addressing soil defects, Rural Farmers Hub empowers farmers and out-growers to make informed farming decisions, ultimately promoting sustained economic development in rural agricultural communities.
Rology is a teleradiology platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2017. The company addresses the global shortage of radiologists by providing a solution that efficiently matches radiologists with hospital cases based on their availability and specialization. This platform aims to reduce latency in reporting times, enabling patients to receive timely medical reports. Additionally, Rology enhances radiologists' productivity through an AI-powered DICOM reader, which supports the growing demand for radiology examinations such as CT and MRI. By leveraging technology, Rology facilitates quicker and more effective communication between healthcare providers and radiologists, ultimately improving patient care.
Winich Farms
Seed Round in 2022
Winich Farms is a technology-driven agri-startup focused on enhancing agricultural participation and global food security. The company connects farmers with access to finance, premium markets, and essential agricultural resources through its online crowdfunding platform. This platform engages farmers by providing quality inputs, agricultural expertise, process automation, and machinery, promising decent returns to both farmers and subscribers after each farming cycle. Winich Farms also operates an agro e-retail platform that facilitates direct sales from farmers to households at farm gate prices, effectively reducing the role of middlemen and making agricultural produce more affordable. The company's mission is to empower African farmers by lowering barriers to capital access, offering data-driven best practices, and fostering technology adoption to improve yields and market access. Winich Farms partners with established offtakers to ensure farmers can reach both local and global markets. With a vision of building a self-sufficient Africa that feeds the world, Winich Farms aims to create a prosperous and economically resilient continent through agriculture.
OkHi Limited is a Nairobi-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing a digital addressing system tailored for emerging markets. The system addresses the challenges posed by the absence of a reliable physical address framework, particularly in Kenya. OkHi's innovative platform enables users to create virtual addresses that include GPS tags and photos of locations, facilitating easier navigation and communication. This addressing solution enhances logistics, thereby unlocking commerce and improving access to services such as emergency response and financial identification. By connecting people through verified addresses, OkHi aims to foster greater economic opportunities and social inclusion in regions lacking effective address systems.
OkHi Limited is a Nairobi-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing a digital addressing system tailored for emerging markets. The system addresses the challenges posed by the absence of a reliable physical address framework, particularly in Kenya. OkHi's innovative platform enables users to create virtual addresses that include GPS tags and photos of locations, facilitating easier navigation and communication. This addressing solution enhances logistics, thereby unlocking commerce and improving access to services such as emergency response and financial identification. By connecting people through verified addresses, OkHi aims to foster greater economic opportunities and social inclusion in regions lacking effective address systems.
Solivus
Seed Round in 2022
Solivus is a solar technology company focused on designing and creating innovative solar products for residential and commercial applications. With a mission to simplify the decarbonisation of the built environment, Solivus employs lightweight thin-film solar technology to enable homes, businesses, and large buildings to reduce their climate impact. By providing efficient solar solutions, the company aims to enhance energy security and lower energy costs for its customers, facilitating the generation of local green energy and contributing to a more sustainable future.
FreshSource
Seed Round in 2022
FreshSource is transforming the agriculture value chain with its technology-driven business-to-business platform that connects farms directly to businesses. By utilizing generational expertise, the platform effectively sources, handles, stores, and delivers horticultural products, ensuring efficient distribution. This approach not only enhances the supply chain but also addresses food security issues by reducing food loss. FreshSource's innovative model aims to streamline the delivery of fresh agricultural produce to clients, ultimately improving access to quality food.
Floatpays
Seed Round in 2022
FloatPays is a financial technology company based in Cape Town, Western Cape, that specializes in providing a platform for employees to gain early access to their wages. Founded in 2019, the company's offerings include payroll integration, payment services, and financial education, alongside effective reporting tools. FloatPays aims to enhance financial well-being for employees by facilitating budgeting and training, ultimately helping individuals transition from debt to savings. By enabling firms to offer these monetary services, FloatPays supports a healthier financial ecosystem for the workforce.
Zanifu is a regulated financial technology company that specializes in inventory financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company develops a microlending platform designed to enhance efficiency in supply chain operations, allowing small retailers and wholesalers to access working capital for inventory procurement. With a mobile-first approach, Zanifu's platform is tailored for environments with low internet penetration, enabling users to secure financing and pay suppliers at a later date. By facilitating access to necessary resources, Zanifu supports the growth and sustainability of MSMEs within the consumer goods value chain.
PneumaCare
Pre Seed Round in 2022
PneumaCare operates a digital health platform in Africa, connecting patients with healthcare providers and offering services like telemedicine, house calls, and primary care. The platform also equips healthcare professionals with tools to run independent practices, ensuring patients receive quality, accessible care.
Pesakit
Seed Round in 2022
PesaKit is an artificial intelligence-powered platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2018. It specializes in providing digital solutions for mobile money agents and merchants, focusing on last-mile distribution and access channels in the African market. The company’s software application features an AI-driven virtual assistant that helps users efficiently manage liquidity and conversion processes. By offering a seamless and interoperable interface, PesaKit aims to enhance financial inclusion and streamline operations for mobile finance agents, thereby supporting the growth of digital financial services across the continent.
Synnefa
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Synnefa is a company that offers an ecosystem of Smart Greenhouses and Solar Dryers, integrated with FarmShield™ IoT sensors and FarmCloud™ software. This innovative approach enables farmers to optimize their operations by doubling their incomes on less land, conserving water, reducing post-harvest losses, and accessing premium markets. Additionally, Synnefa has developed an online farm record-keeping platform that enhances crop farming efficiency by collecting data from sensor-enabled irrigation systems and environmental monitoring devices. This platform provides soil analysis and real-time insights into the irrigation needs of crops, allowing farmers to manage their farms remotely via mobile devices and improve overall production.
Infiuss Health
Seed Round in 2021
Infiuss Health is a healthcare technology company founded in 2018 and based in Apapa, Lagos. It specializes in decentralizing clinical trials by offering a remote research platform that facilitates participant screening, recruitment, engagement, e-consent, and follow-up. Infiuss Health operates a two-sided marketplace that connects researchers with eligible participants through a direct-to-patient approach. This model is supported by a robust patient community, allowing for efficient matching of researchers with the right individuals for clinical studies.
Karmacist
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Karmacist is involved in the making of wellness supplements and products through the science of Nutrigenomics.
Zindi is a pioneering data science competition platform based in Africa. It facilitates a comprehensive ecosystem comprising scientists, engineers, academics, companies, NGOs, governments, and institutions, all united to address Africa’s most critical issues. Zindi collaborates with various organizations to create, manage, and ready data-driven challenges. Participants' solutions are automatically ranked by their accuracy, providing an affordable way for entities to explore innovative data science applications or tackle persistent business problems.
Scan.com
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Scan.com is a diagnostic imaging platform operating in both the UK and USA markets, aimed at enhancing accessibility to medical imaging services. The company provides an online booking system that allows patients to arrange and pay for private scans tailored to their specific needs. Additionally, Scan.com serves as a medical referral service, facilitating connections between patients and diagnostic scanning centers. This approach helps patients bypass lengthy waiting times and reduces potential delays in diagnosis and aftercare.
Isidore
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Isidore is a company focused on enhancing the agricultural value chain through technology. It operates a digital platform tailored for small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises, facilitating purchase order financing and access to essential growth resources. The platform not only provides capital but also market linkages and value-added tools aimed at supporting smallholder farmers in maximizing their income and productivity. By integrating extension services, technology, and financing, Isidore aims to drive significant development within the agricultural sector.
TROOP (formerly TroopTravel)
Series A in 2021
TROOP is a data aggregation and visualization technology that helps corporations plan in-person meetings using data instead of opinions. It aggregates data around safety, service, sustainability, and savings. TROOP is the single source of truth that powers these decisions for worldwide organizations across numerous industries by delivering all of the data needed to make decisions on how to meet, whether it's COVID-related constraints, travel and lodging costs, or other factors.
Synnefa
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Synnefa is a company that offers an ecosystem of Smart Greenhouses and Solar Dryers, integrated with FarmShield™ IoT sensors and FarmCloud™ software. This innovative approach enables farmers to optimize their operations by doubling their incomes on less land, conserving water, reducing post-harvest losses, and accessing premium markets. Additionally, Synnefa has developed an online farm record-keeping platform that enhances crop farming efficiency by collecting data from sensor-enabled irrigation systems and environmental monitoring devices. This platform provides soil analysis and real-time insights into the irrigation needs of crops, allowing farmers to manage their farms remotely via mobile devices and improve overall production.
Asaak is a financial technology company that specializes in providing asset financing to mobility workers in emerging markets, primarily focusing on East Africa and Mexico. The company has developed a mobile-based microfinance platform that aims to democratize financial services and empower businesses to grow. Asaak's platform streamlines lending operations, including underwriting, application processing, investor management, and loan servicing. By offering a range of digital finance tools, Asaak enables clients to easily access financial resources, thereby enhancing their ability to reach customers and improve their operational efficiency.
VitruvianMD
Seed Round in 2021
VitruvianMD is a MedTech company specializing in the development of advanced diagnostic assistance software tools tailored for medical laboratories, with a strong emphasis on fertility diagnostics. By integrating biomedical engineering and cutting-edge artificial intelligence, VitruvianMD provides high-accuracy diagnostic solutions that are both affordable and accessible, particularly in emerging markets. The company has created a cloud-based tool that optimizes the selection of high-quality sperm for assisted reproduction, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of medical diagnostics. This innovative approach enables healthcare providers and laboratories to reduce costs and improve service delivery through faster turnaround times, ultimately benefiting patients and their healthcare experiences.
MVX is a digital platform that addresses the challenges of fragmented and costly freight shipping processes, particularly in the maritime trade and logistics sector. It connects cargo owners and shippers, facilitating a more efficient freight ecosystem. The platform offers real-time visibility into shipment status, optimizing pickups and deliveries while managing vessel utilization and availability at competitive market rates. MVX aims to streamline the trading of goods in, within, and out of Africa, enabling businesses to charter and manage offshore support vessels effectively. By enhancing operational efficiency, reducing man-hours, and lowering costs, MVX supports clients in improving their overall performance in global trade.
Mvxchange
Seed Round in 2021
Mvxchange simplifies global trade for businesses through two products: TradeAlly; A SaaS product that simplifies freight management for small/medium freight forwarders, allowing them to connect with global partners and scale their operations. MVX; A digital freight forwarder - powered by TradeAlly, providing door-to-door cross-border shipping and freight finance for energy and agro-businesses.
My 1Health
Seed Round in 2021
My 1Health is a prominent medical facilitator focused on providing patients with access to specialized healthcare services worldwide. Utilizing an advanced platform, the company combines technology and data-driven strategies to create a seamless user experience, enhance operational efficiencies, and effectively manage appointments and treatments. My 1Health collaborates with leading hospitals and specialists to ensure delivery of top-tier medical services, regardless of patients' locations. The company adopts a patient-centric approach and is strategically establishing regional hubs in areas such as Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia to better understand and respond to the unique needs of diverse populations. With on-the-ground partners, My 1Health ensures that clients receive exceptional support throughout their healthcare journeys. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation, My 1Health aims to adapt to the evolving healthcare demands of its global clientele.
Fieldy
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Fieldy is a technology company that specializes in agricultural data analytics for emerging markets. It uses a combination of satellite imagery, machine learning, and ground data to generate accurate crop and weather forecasts. By integrating informal markets into global agricultural chains, Fieldy helps agribusinesses and organizations make reliable predictions, enabling them to improve their operations and decision-making processes.
TUNL
Pre Seed Round in 2021
TUNL is a company focused on enhancing export-related supply chain frameworks between Africa and the mainland United States. It operates a parcel shipping platform designed to lower transaction costs for small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa. The platform facilitates the shipment of a wide variety of products, including fashion items, arts and crafts, books, furniture, musical instruments, and nonperishable goods like cosmetics. By optimizing logistics and reducing expenses, TUNL aims to help these businesses improve their profit margins and expand their market reach.
Revix UK Limited
Venture Round in 2021
Revix is an investment management and cryptocurrency trading platform founded in 2018 and based in South Africa. The company focuses on simplifying the investment process in the digital asset market by offering a diversified portfolio of assets at a low cost, accompanied by regular rebalancing to adapt to market changes. Revix employs proprietary technology to equip retail investors with the necessary tools to manage their own digital asset portfolios, facilitating their participation in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency and security token landscape. Through its approach, Revix aims to make the advantages of hassle-free diversification, commonly found in traditional financial markets, accessible to a broader audience in the digital realm.
Byway Travel
Grant in 2021
Byway Travel specializes in slow travel experiences that emphasize environmentally friendly and personalized holiday packages. The company offers a platform that allows travelers to create customized itineraries featuring scenic routes, local accommodations, and off-the-beaten-path experiences. By focusing on journeys that utilize trains and boats, Byway promotes sustainable travel while enabling users to discover lesser-known destinations. The platform facilitates online bookings and personalized trip recommendations, ensuring that travelers can enjoy a unique and memorable journey tailored to their preferences.
Wazi
Venture Round in 2021
Wazi is a digital mental health service provider that facilitates access to counseling via mobile devices. Their platform offers confidential online therapy sessions for individuals, along with digital tools designed to assist counselors, groups, NGOs, and governments in managing and scaling mental health programs efficiently.
Tesserae
Venture Round in 2021
Tesserae is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven training data management solutions. It offers a comprehensive platform designed to accelerate the production of artificial intelligence by streamlining the creation, management, and curation of training data. The platform also securely manages people and workflows, providing a centralized solution for clients to address the entire data lifecycle. Tesserae's primary focus is to facilitate the adoption of AI in various industries, including financial services, by resolving data-related challenges and providing access to a skilled workforce.
SearchSmartly
Seed Round in 2021
SearchSmartly is an innovative company focused on transforming the property search experience through advanced technology. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, they automate the process of matching tenants with properties that align with their lifestyle preferences and workplace needs. Their unique platform simplifies property matchmaking by analyzing users' habits and personal requirements, thereby streamlining the connection between tenants and property owners. SearchSmartly aims to alleviate the stress, time, and financial burden associated with traditional property searches. The company has achieved recognition for its entrepreneurial efforts, winning accolades such as the Great British Entrepreneur Challenge and being part of the London Business School Launchpad. The team at SearchSmartly comprises experienced professionals from various industries, including technology, strategy, sales, and real estate, bringing a diverse skill set to the development of their solutions.
Kapsule
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kapsule specializes in aggregating and analyzing healthcare data from various sources across multiple African countries. It provides international organizations with a comprehensive view of diseases and treatments, aiding them in market research, product development, and strategic decision-making. The company's platform also facilitates clinical trial recruitment and streamlines medicine sales by digitizing the medical supply chain.
ScaleXP
Seed Round in 2021
ScaleXP is an automated analytics platform that supports small businesses by consolidating their financial and sales data. The company specializes in providing growth insights tailored for early-stage and high-growth enterprises. Its software automates the calculation of essential metrics, including deferred revenue, annual recurring revenue, monthly recurring revenue, customer acquisition cost, and customer lifetime value. By offering a unified dashboard, ScaleXP enables businesses to make informed, data-driven decisions that can drive growth and improve operational efficiency.