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Equator Energy Ltd. is a solar energy company based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2016. It specializes in designing, financing, supplying, installing, and operating hybrid solar plants for commercial and industrial clients in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company's focus is on reducing electricity costs for users, particularly those reliant on costly diesel power in sectors such as mining and warehousing. Equator Energy provides both on-grid and off-grid solar solutions, enabling its clients to decrease their annual power expenses while contributing to sustainable energy practices in the region.

Qotto SAS is a company that develops, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems (SHS) designed to provide electricity to rural and peri-urban populations with limited access to traditional electrical networks. Established in 2016 and based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, Qotto offers a range of products, including solar light kits and television kits, which comprise solar panels, batteries, lamps, and USB ports for charging mobile phones. In addition to electricity generation, the company provides internet access services and has developed centralized control platforms for its solar systems, facilitating electronic payments via mobile phones. Qotto also offers installation, delivery, demonstration, and ongoing support services to its clients in Benin and Burkina Faso, aiming to enhance their quality of life through improved energy and connectivity solutions.

Naivas is a prominent supermarket chain in Kenya that offers a comprehensive range of products through both physical retail outlets and an online platform. With an extensive selection of over 60,000 grocery items, Naivas caters to diverse customer needs, including food items, household products, and personal care essentials. The company emphasizes quality and affordability, ensuring that customers can access top brands and essential goods. Naivas also provides a convenient online grocery shopping experience, featuring a variety of departments such as fresh food, baby products, cleaning supplies, and more. Additionally, they offer a rapid grocery delivery service across Nairobi, enhancing the convenience for customers shopping from home or office. Naivas is committed to simplifying grocery shopping while delivering quality products to the Kenyan market.

Crop2Cash is an agricultural technology company focused on empowering farmers in rural Nigeria by enhancing access to financing and improving the agricultural supply chain. The company's platform facilitates digital payments and streamlines processes such as weighing, quality control, and extension services. By digitizing the value chain of food crops, Crop2Cash ensures transparency and efficiency, which are crucial for building the financial identity of farmers. This approach addresses the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in securing funding, as it provides banks with a transparent financing process while offering responsible farmers the capital they need to grow their operations.

HerVest is an inclusive fintech company focused on enhancing financial access for smallholder women farmers and women-owned businesses in Nigeria. The company aims to improve the lives of women by providing essential financial services, including savings, impact investing, and credit. HerVest is dedicated to bridging the significant gender finance gap in Africa by democratizing access to loans for underserved women. By leveraging a digital financial application, the company facilitates growth opportunities for female small-scale farmers, enabling them to secure flexible loans, expand their businesses, and achieve their financial objectives. HerVest operates with the belief that everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, or socioeconomic status, deserves equal access to wealth-building opportunities.