Founders Factory

Founders Factory is an accelerator and venture studio that focuses on building, funding, and scaling technology startups globally. Founded in 2015 in London, the firm partners with experienced founders and corporates to provide a combination of capital, operational support, and access to a network of corporate partners. The firm's portfolio includes over 200 tech companies, with more than 35 startups developed from the ground up in its Venture Studio. Founders Factory Africa, a branch established in 2018 in South Africa, specifically targets investments in sectors such as health, energy, fintech, and education, aiming to foster startups with a strong emphasis on scalability and impact. In exchange for equity, the firm typically offers startups a seed investment of £150,000 and a year of operational assistance to help them become sustainable businesses.

Maya Baratz

CEO and Partner

Edoardo Gentili

Associate

Brent Hoberman

Executive Chairman and Co-Founder

Edward Kandel

Investor

Damian Routley

General Partner

Louis Warner

COO

Camila Zattar

Associate

Past deals in SADC

Fixxr

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a mobile car repair platform designed for car owners and businesses with reliable and convenient services directly at their locations. The company's platform provides on-site vehicle repair and maintenance services and provide the service details including fuel filter replacement, cabin air filter replacement, air filter replacement, car purchase inspection services, and more, thereby helping clients with mobile diagnostic and vehicle repair services.

FloatPays

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a financial platform designed to provide employees early access to wages. The company's platform offers payroll integration, access to earn wages, payment services, financial education and reporting, enabling firms to provide monetary services for employees.

Zindi

Seed Round in 2021
Zindi is a data science competition platform based in Africa that fosters a collaborative ecosystem of scientists, engineers, academics, companies, NGOs, and government institutions. The platform is dedicated to addressing Africa's pressing challenges by enabling organizations to create and manage data-driven competitions. Zindi's approach allows participants to develop innovative solutions, which are then evaluated based on their accuracy. This structure not only facilitates the exploration of data science for newcomers but also assists organizations in tackling complex business problems through cost-effective means. By connecting various stakeholders, Zindi aims to push the boundaries of creativity and problem-solving in the data science field across the continent.

VitruvianMD

Seed Round in 2021
VitruvianMD specializes in developing advanced diagnostic tools that leverage biomedical engineering and artificial intelligence to enhance medical laboratory services, particularly in emerging markets. The company focuses on fertility diagnostics, offering a cloud-based software solution that assists in selecting high-quality sperm for assisted reproduction. By combining cutting-edge technology with affordable pricing, VitruvianMD aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical diagnostics. This approach enables healthcare providers and laboratories to reduce costs, optimize turnaround times, and ultimately enhance service delivery in the medical field.

Tripplo

Seed Round in 2020
Tripplo is a logistics software platform focused on automating and optimizing operations for transporters, cargo owners, and cargo brokers in Africa. The platform provides small and medium transporters with essential tools for efficient end-to-end management of trucking operations, encompassing all stages from on-loading to offloading. Users can manage fleet information in compliance with industry requirements, plan trips in detail, and predict trip profitability. Additionally, Tripplo enables real-time tracking of business performance during trips and offers performance analytics, which helps transporters enhance profitability, improve compliance, and achieve better management of their operations.

LocumBase

Seed Round in 2020
LocumBase connects freelance medical professionals with medical practices when and where needed most. The independent online booking & management platform that provides real-time availability of verified locum medical professionals to practices, pharmacies, hospitals & clinics

EnvisionIt Deep AI

Seed Round in 2020
Envisionit Deep AI (Pty) Ltd. is a medical technology company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, established in 2019. The company focuses on developing solutions that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of medical imaging diagnoses for radiologists. It offers a machine learning platform and RADIFY, an artificial intelligence platform specifically designed to address respiratory and congenital heart diseases. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, Envisionit Deep AI aims to improve diagnostic processes in the medical field.

Akili Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Akili Labs (Pty) Ltd is a biomedical company based in Pretoria, South Africa, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of medical diagnostic devices. Established in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing healthcare through innovative diagnostic technologies. Its primary product, the Field Lab, enables medical professionals, veterinarians, farmers, and students to conduct diagnostic tests for viruses, bacterial, and fungal infections. By providing accessible diagnostic solutions, Akili Labs aims to facilitate targeted treatments and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

EMGuidance

Seed Round in 2019
EMGuidance is a socially minded company focused on enhancing global patient care. It provides medical professionals with free, instant access to reliable local clinical facilitation and medicines information through its mobile and web-based platforms. The company aggregates medical content and tools from regional experts into a single application, empowering doctors, clinicians, and other healthcare providers to make informed decisions that improve patient outcomes. By streamlining access to essential medical resources, EMGuidance aims to support healthcare professionals in delivering better care to their patients.
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