FrontEnd Ventures

OKOA Rescue is a provider of maintenance and repair services intended for the freight and logistics sectors.

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.

IntaSend is a fintech company that provides a comprehensive payment platform tailored for developers and businesses in Africa. It specializes in facilitating the receipt and disbursement of payments through a range of services, including mobile payments, card transactions, Bitcoin, and ACH services. The platform offers payment APIs and automation tools that allow users to accept online payments effortlessly, utilizing no-code payment links. Additionally, IntaSend enables businesses to send single or bulk payments efficiently, simplifying the process of collecting payments or receiving funds. Through its innovative solutions, IntaSend aims to enhance the financial transaction experience for online businesses across the continent.

Lukhu operates an online marketplace focused on the sale of second-hand clothing in Africa. The company provides merchants with essential tools for business management, including inventory and customer management, secure payment processing, analytics, and fulfillment services. This enables sellers to list their products and handle transactions efficiently. For consumers, Lukhu facilitates the discovery and purchase of clothing and footwear, ensuring convenient and affordable delivery options. By streamlining the buying and selling process, Lukhu aims to make online commerce accessible and straightforward for both merchants and consumers in the second-hand clothing market.

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 is an e-commerce marketplace that offers same-day delivery of FMCG products at trade prices.

Mawu Africa is an online marketplace dedicated to promoting and selling African crafts to a global audience. The platform connects consumers with talented artisans across the continent, showcasing a diverse array of products such as home décor, jewelry, and clothing. Mawu Africa aims to highlight the rich cultural heritage and creativity of African craftspeople, who often operate in informal and fragmented markets. By providing a centralized digital platform, Mawu Africa addresses the challenges faced by these artisans, including limited access to global buyers and affordable credit. Through this initiative, Mawu Africa not only facilitates the sale of authentic African crafts but also supports the livelihoods of millions of craftspeople by making their goods easily accessible to consumers worldwide.

GoBeba is a quick-commerce retailer specializing in essential household goods and groceries, operating a network of micro-fulfillment centers to enhance delivery efficiency. The company provides a multi-channel ordering system, allowing consumers to easily access frequently purchased products such as grocery items, food delivery, and utilities like LPG gas and drinking water. Backed by an AI-driven logistics and inventory management system, GoBeba aims to deliver daily essentials within 30 minutes. By aggregating demand through a curated digital marketplace, the company connects local merchants with consumers and logistics service providers, ensuring that customers can conveniently obtain essential commodities at affordable prices.

Dial Afrika is a company that provides an interactive customer service platform aimed at enhancing team efficiency, productivity, and output for businesses in Africa. Recognizing that 70% of African businesses lack access to effective and affordable customer communication tools, Dial Afrika addresses this gap with its cloud-based, AI-powered analytics platform. This solution facilitates seamless interactions across multiple channels, allowing businesses to gain insights into customer behavior and manage relationships more effectively. By proactively assisting clients in handling customer inquiries, Dial Afrika aims to improve the overall customer experience and help businesses avoid significant revenue losses stemming from inadequate communication resources.