Steven Wamathai

Co-Founder and General Partner

9 past transactions

OKOA Rescue

Pre Seed Round in 2024
OKOA Rescue is a provider of maintenance and repair services intended for the freight and logistics sectors.

BuuPass

Pre Seed Round in 2023
BuuPass is a digital transport solutions provider in Kenya, focusing on simplifying the movement of commuters. As the country's first marketplace for bus, shuttle, and train bookings, BuuPass offers a user-friendly platform that allows individuals to conveniently reserve seats and make payments for their travel needs. The service is designed to enhance the booking experience for urban commuters by enabling online ticket purchases through both smartphone apps and SMS-based options. Founded by young entrepreneurs passionate about addressing everyday transportation challenges, BuuPass aims to empower users with choices that cater to their time and financial preferences. The company envisions a world where seamless travel connects people to opportunities and fosters a borderless lifestyle.

IntaSend

Seed Round in 2023
IntaSend is a fintech platform that provides payment solutions tailored for developers and businesses in Africa. It specializes in facilitating the receipt and disbursement of payments through its suite of services, which includes payment APIs and automation tools. The platform allows users to accept online payments via no-code payment links and enables the sending of single or bulk payments. By offering these streamlined payment solutions, IntaSend simplifies the process for online businesses to collect payments and manage transactions efficiently.

Lukhu

Seed Round in 2023
Lukhu operates an online marketplace focused on the sale of second-hand clothing in Africa. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for merchants, including inventory and customer management, secure payment processing, and analytics, facilitating business growth. For consumers, Lukhu provides an easy way to discover and purchase affordable clothing and footwear, with a streamlined process that covers everything from product listing to payment and shipping fulfillment. This approach not only simplifies the buying and selling experience but also promotes sustainable fashion practices by enabling the reuse of clothing.

Twiva

Seed Round in 2023
Twiva is an influencer marketing and social commerce startup that gives Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affordable, efficient, and digital access to markets. This is done by leveraging social media influencers to market and sell MSMEs’ products and services on social media platforms. Twiva was created to harness the vast penetration of smartphones, internet connectivity, accessible mobile banking, and the power of influencer marketing to create dignifying digital and digitally-enabled jobs.

BulkBox Wholesale

Seed Round in 2023
BulkBox Wholesale is an e-commerce marketplace that offers same-day delivery of FMCG products at trade prices.

Mawu Africa

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mawu Africa is an online marketplace dedicated to showcasing exceptional African crafts and connecting artisans with global consumers. The platform features a diverse range of products, including home décor, jewelry, and clothing, highlighting the vibrant cultural heritage and craftsmanship of Africa. By providing a single, accessible site for authentic African goods, Mawu Africa addresses the challenges faced by over 8 million craftspeople who often operate in informal markets, limiting their reach and access to resources. The platform aims to empower these artisans by offering them a broader audience and the digital tools necessary to grow their businesses, thereby promoting the immense creativity and influence of African craftsmanship on a global scale.

GoBEBA

Pre Seed Round in 2022
GoBEBA is a quick-commerce retailer specializing in essential household goods and groceries, including bulk utilities such as LPG gas and drinking water. The company operates a network of micro-fulfillment centers, also known as dark stores, which facilitate rapid order fulfillment. GoBEBA offers a multi-channel ordering system supported by an AI-driven logistics and inventory management platform, enabling delivery within 30 minutes for daily essentials. Its business model connects local merchants with consumers and logistics providers through a curated digital marketplace, providing a wide range of services such as grocery shopping, food delivery, and access to essential commodities at competitive prices.

Dial Afrika

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Dial Afrika is a company that provides an interactive customer service platform aimed at enhancing team efficiency, productivity, and output while gaining insights into customer behavior. The platform utilizes cloud-based technology and AI-powered analytics to deliver a secure and interactive experience. By offering an omnichannel customer support tool, Dial Afrika addresses the challenges faced by many businesses in Africa, where 70% lack access to effective and affordable communication tools. This gap results in significant revenue losses, estimated at $47 billion across the continent. Dial Afrika enables clients to manage customer relationships more effectively, ensuring timely and professional interactions that foster a positive customer experience.
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