Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Venture Round in 2023
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a provider of digital infrastructure in Africa, delivering data, voice, and IP services through a nationwide fiber and satellite network. It operates an extensive fiber backbone spanning about 18,000 kilometers across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, and South Africa, enabling high-speed internet access for public and private sector enterprises and supporting the digital journey. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, the company serves as a key connectivity partner across the continent.
CSquared
Venture Round in 2023
CSquared is a Nairobi-based company that specializes in building and operating metro fiber and Wi-Fi networks. Established in 2013 as an independent entity from Project Link of Google, CSquared focuses on enhancing connectivity in Uganda and Ghana. The company provides essential broadband infrastructure services that enable local Internet service providers and mobile network operators to deliver affordable Wi-Fi and broadband solutions to homeowners, small businesses, and mobile users. By leveraging shared infrastructure, CSquared aims to connect more people to the Internet and foster greater communication within these communities.
Avenue Group
Debt Financing in 2023
The Avenue Group is a healthcare organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 1976. It operates various healthcare facilities and provides a comprehensive range of managed healthcare services. These services include outpatient, inpatient, emergency, maternity, X-ray, laboratory, and pharmacy services, alongside nursing care, equipment rental, and nurse aid training. The company is also committed to public health education and medical examinations. Additionally, Avenue Group offers rescue services, such as CPR and first aid training, ambulance services, medical taxis, and event coverage, including standby ambulances and first aid tents. The group's focus is on delivering high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare solutions to its patients and the wider community.
Equity Group Holdings
Post in 2022
Equity Group Holdings is a financial services provider based in Nairobi, Kenya. It operates primarily through Equity Bank Kenya, which is a licensed commercial bank regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. Equity Bank Kenya was established in 2014 following a corporate restructure of Equity Group Holdings Limited. The organization offers a range of banking and financial services aimed at various customer segments, contributing to the financial inclusion and economic empowerment of individuals and businesses in the region.
Equity Banque Commerciale du Congo
Debt Financing in 2021
EquityBCDC provides economic assistance and transforms the way its customers bank by providing them with access to financial resources that can change their lives. The company's mission is to empower and improve the standard of living in African communities.
Equity BCDC is a subsidiary of the Equity Group, a Nairobi-based Kenyan banking conglomerate with operations in ten African countries.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Debt Financing in 2021
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a provider of digital infrastructure in Africa, delivering data, voice, and IP services through a nationwide fiber and satellite network. It operates an extensive fiber backbone spanning about 18,000 kilometers across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, and South Africa, enabling high-speed internet access for public and private sector enterprises and supporting the digital journey. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, the company serves as a key connectivity partner across the continent.
Twiga Foods
Debt Financing in 2020
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
Equity Group Holdings
Debt Financing in 2020
Equity Group Holdings is a financial services provider based in Nairobi, Kenya. It operates primarily through Equity Bank Kenya, which is a licensed commercial bank regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. Equity Bank Kenya was established in 2014 following a corporate restructure of Equity Group Holdings Limited. The organization offers a range of banking and financial services aimed at various customer segments, contributing to the financial inclusion and economic empowerment of individuals and businesses in the region.
Twiga Foods
Series B in 2018
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
Twiga Foods
Series B in 2018
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
Africa's Talking
Series A in 2017
Africa's Talking Ltd. is a Kenya-based information technology company that specializes in mobile communication solutions aimed at enhancing connectivity across Africa. Founded in 2010 by Eston Kimani and Samuel Gikandi, the company offers a range of services including bulk SMS, short codes, premium SMS, USSD, and MMS, as well as tailored mobile messaging solutions for individuals, businesses, and developers. Its platform features a comprehensive API that facilitates seamless integration of SMS, voice, and payments, enabling users to send messages and access communication services efficiently. Africa's Talking also provides access to SMS ShortCodes and a public platform for sharing information via SMS. The company is headquartered in Nairobi and focuses on fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem through its innovative technology offerings.
CSquared
Venture Round in 2017
CSquared is a Nairobi-based company that specializes in building and operating metro fiber and Wi-Fi networks. Established in 2013 as an independent entity from Project Link of Google, CSquared focuses on enhancing connectivity in Uganda and Ghana. The company provides essential broadband infrastructure services that enable local Internet service providers and mobile network operators to deliver affordable Wi-Fi and broadband solutions to homeowners, small businesses, and mobile users. By leveraging shared infrastructure, CSquared aims to connect more people to the Internet and foster greater communication within these communities.
Britam Holdings
Post in 2017
Britam Holdings operates as a diversified financial services group in Eastern and Southern Africa. It offers life, health, general insurance, pensions, asset management, banking, property development, and private equity services to both individual and corporate clients.
Mobisol GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in the development and installation of solar home systems, aimed at providing clean and affordable electricity to low-income customers without access to conventional power sources. Founded in 2010, Mobisol offers modular solar energy solutions that power LED lights, radios, mobile phones, and various household appliances, along with productive use devices. The company combines solar technology with an innovative repayment scheme facilitated through mobile banking, making it accessible for its target market. With additional offices in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya, Mobisol focuses on delivering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, enhancing energy access and promoting environmental sustainability in developing nations. As of October 31, 2019, Mobisol operates as a subsidiary of ENGIE SA.
Haltons Limited
Venture Round in 2016
Haltons Limited operates Haltons Pharmacy, a Kenyan retail pharmacy chain that offers prescription and non‑prescription medicines. The company focuses on accessibility and affordability, serving customers in high‑traffic residential estates and other locations across Kenya. Its team comprises pharmacists, investors, and leaders dedicated to delivering high‑quality pharmacy care in a dignified manner.
Bridge International Academies
Series A in 2014
Bridge International Academies, founded in 2007 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, operates primary schools focused on providing education to underprivileged children. The organization offers scholastic services that adhere to national curricula and emphasizes comprehensive teacher training and development programs. Utilizing advanced wireless technology, Bridge International Academies aims to deliver quality education free of charge, enabling children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access the learning they need for a better future.