Renda
Debt Financing in 2024
Renda specializes in supporting the growth of e-commerce businesses across Africa. It offers logistics services designed to simplify order fulfillment and retail distribution, including flexible storage solutions, real-time inventory tracking, and efficient stock management.
Renda
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Renda specializes in supporting the growth of e-commerce businesses across Africa. It offers logistics services designed to simplify order fulfillment and retail distribution, including flexible storage solutions, real-time inventory tracking, and efficient stock management.
Logidoo
Seed Round in 2024
Logidoo operates a digital logistics marketplace connecting African markets via multimodal logistics. It offers parcel shipping between Africa and Europe, allowing users to compare offers for sending and receiving goods, and track parcels in real-time, ensuring reliable, secure, and affordable logistics.
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.
Tripplo
Seed Round in 2023
Tripplo is a logistics software platform that automates and optimizes operations for transporters, cargo owners, and cargo brokers. It provides small and medium transport operators with tools to operate, delivering end-to-end management of trucking activities from loading to offloading. The platform helps users manage fleet information in line with industry requirements, plan trips in detail, and predict trip profitability. It also tracks the business performance of trips in real time and provides analytics to monitor efficiency and compliance. By supporting transporters across Africa, Tripplo aims to increase profitability and improve fleet management and regulatory adherence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oxwash is a provider of sustainable on-demand laundry and dry cleaning services based in Oxford, United Kingdom. Founded by Dr. Kent Grant in 2018, the company focuses on delivering clinically clean garments while maintaining a commitment to net zero carbon emissions throughout its operations. Oxwash utilizes a fleet of electric cargo bikes and electric vans to ensure a nationwide zero-emission logistics footprint, enhancing its eco-friendly approach. The company's services are designed to meet the needs of customers seeking environmentally responsible washing solutions, promoting sustainability in the laundry industry.
FetchyFox
Pre Seed Round in 2020
FetchyFox is a digital infrastructure and intelligence platform focused on enhancing the customer experience in public spaces, particularly airports. The company develops a goods delivery application that facilitates online shopping at airports, connecting users to an airport marketplace. This innovative service allows customers to purchase food and retail items seamlessly, with delivery directly to the terminal, thereby streamlining the shopping experience and maximizing consumer convenience. Based in Silicon Valley, FetchyFox brings together a team of experts from various sectors, including AI, aviation, and retail, to create integrated solutions that improve the overall travel experience. The company aims to leverage artificial intelligence to extract valuable insights and drive revenue growth while transforming the way travelers engage with airport services.
Oxwash is a provider of sustainable on-demand laundry and dry cleaning services based in Oxford, United Kingdom. Founded by Dr. Kent Grant in 2018, the company focuses on delivering clinically clean garments while maintaining a commitment to net zero carbon emissions throughout its operations. Oxwash utilizes a fleet of electric cargo bikes and electric vans to ensure a nationwide zero-emission logistics footprint, enhancing its eco-friendly approach. The company's services are designed to meet the needs of customers seeking environmentally responsible washing solutions, promoting sustainability in the laundry industry.
Tripplo
Seed Round in 2020
Tripplo is a logistics software platform that automates and optimizes operations for transporters, cargo owners, and cargo brokers. It provides small and medium transport operators with tools to operate, delivering end-to-end management of trucking activities from loading to offloading. The platform helps users manage fleet information in line with industry requirements, plan trips in detail, and predict trip profitability. It also tracks the business performance of trips in real time and provides analytics to monitor efficiency and compliance. By supporting transporters across Africa, Tripplo aims to increase profitability and improve fleet management and regulatory adherence.
Mvxchange
Seed Round in 2020
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.
Foodlocker
Seed Round in 2020
Foodlocker operates a platform in Africa that connects consumers with foodstuff and grocery items. It offers a wide range of products including baby food, baking ingredients, condiments, drinks, fish, fruits, kitchen items, meat, oil, pasta, poultry, processed foods, provisions, snacks, staples, sweets, tubers, vegetables, and more. The company supports African smallholder farmers with regenerative and precision agriculture practices to meet the demands of large commodity buyers.
Bwala Africa Logistics
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bwala Africa Logistics is a crowdsourcing logistics marketplace serving emerging markets, focused on last-mile order fulfilment. It connects fleet operators with manufacturers, vendors, and e-commerce companies to operate a last-mile crowdsourcing network that positions products closer to end customers and enables an end-to-end order-to-delivery experience. Through a catalog-driven platform, customers can access products and place orders efficiently.
ZOA Robotics
Seed Round in 2018
ZOA Robotics Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in London, UK, specializes in the development of four-legged robots inspired by animal movement. These robots are designed for efficient navigation across uneven terrain and multiple levels, reducing worker time spent on fetching parts and enabling remote inspection and maintenance of hazardous environments. The company aims to provide detailed site maps and reduce maintenance costs through its innovative, low-cost robotic solutions.
DRONAMICS
Seed Round in 2015
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.
Talkin' Things
Seed Round in 2015
Talkin' Things is a European IoT company specializing in bringing offline products online through its innovative RFID ecosystem. It offers affordable solutions for automated data capture and processing, aiming to increase operational efficiency for clients. The company's flagship product is the 3-cent RFID tag, introduced in August 2020, which enables mass-produced goods to be connected online. Talkin' Things has a strong R&D team and operates an advanced RFID manufacturing facility.