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Terragon is a leading Data and Marketing Technology company that uses data aggregation and predictive analytics to help African-focused businesses intelligently connect with their customers across channels and devices. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Terragon also has operations in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and India.

Craydel is an online platform that helps African students and working professionals discover, compare, and apply to higher education programs worldwide. It offers thousands of undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational courses from leading universities and colleges in 15 countries, including many online options.

ORDA is a cloud-based restaurant operating system built for African chefs and food business owners. ORDA's ePos, integrations, and lending solutions enable Africa’s millions of food business owners to scale and grow their business. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Craydel is an online platform that helps African students and working professionals discover, compare, and apply to higher education programs worldwide. It offers thousands of undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational courses from leading universities and colleges in 15 countries, including many online options.

OmniRetail is a B2B e-commerce platform founded in 2019, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It aims to digitize the consumer goods supply chain from manufacturers through distributors to retailers, improving reliability, visibility, and financial capabilities.

Aladdin is a neobank that serves small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and gig workers in Africa through an integrated digital marketplace. The company offers a comprehensive suite of financial tools, including savings accounts, credit access, secure payment options, cards, and investment opportunities. Aladdin's digital banking application facilitates safe and efficient transactions by connecting users with verified buyers and sellers, while also providing insights into high-demand products and services. Additionally, the platform features an in-built escrow account to ensure secure payments, fostering a trustworthy environment for commercial exchanges. Aladdin not only focuses on financial services but also encourages social interactions within its community, enhancing the overall user experience.

Bamboo is a digital investment platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that allows users to buy, hold, or sell stocks listed on the United States and Nigerian stock markets. The platform offers real-time access to stock trading through a mobile application and web interface, making it convenient for users to manage their investments from various devices. By focusing on user-friendly technology, Bamboo aims to simplify the investment process for individuals looking to participate in global financial markets.

OmniRetail is a B2B e-commerce platform founded in 2019, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It aims to digitize the consumer goods supply chain from manufacturers through distributors to retailers, improving reliability, visibility, and financial capabilities.

Adun is a manufacturer of dishes and food products, packaged and delivered to suit modern-day lifestyles. They offer nigerian food, ethnic food, food delivery, direct-to-consumer, consumer packaged goods, and african food.

ORDA is a cloud-based restaurant operating system built for African chefs and food business owners. ORDA's ePos, integrations, and lending solutions enable Africa’s millions of food business owners to scale and grow their business. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Voyance is a big data company that leverages machine learning to help businesses make informed predictions about future outcomes. Its platform simplifies data science by acquiring, validating, storing, and securing data while also managing administrative tasks related to data preparation and analysis. This includes cleaning and planning data, as well as generating reports to facilitate stakeholder engagement. Voyance’s technology enables organizations to address critical questions, such as forecasting revenue, detecting fraudulent transactions, and assessing customer churn. The company is currently piloting its services with various institutions, including banks and fintech firms, across Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

AlumUnite is a for-profit social enterprise that operates a cloud-based platform designed to connect individuals across Africa through their alumni networks. The platform facilitates the sharing of achievements, interests, projects, and photos among alumni, harnessing the strong community ties inherent in African culture. By promoting crowd-resourcing in education, AlumUnite aims to foster sustainable impact for both alumni and their alma maters, as well as local communities. The initiative leverages the collective strength of these networks to create meaningful social contributions throughout the continent.

Elevate Pay is a financial technology company developing a digital banking platform that provides regulated banking services and consumer financial products. The platform enables online account opening, fee-free SDG and USD bank accounts, a free USD Mastercard, and transfers within Sudan as well as free international transfers from several countries, supporting accessible and inclusive financial services.

MoneyHash streamlines payment processes for businesses by offering a unified API that integrates various pay-in and pay-out rails. It provides a customizable checkout experience, optimizes transaction routing to minimize fraud failures, and offers centralized reporting.

Bamboo is a digital investment platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that allows users to buy, hold, or sell stocks listed on the United States and Nigerian stock markets. The platform offers real-time access to stock trading through a mobile application and web interface, making it convenient for users to manage their investments from various devices. By focusing on user-friendly technology, Bamboo aims to simplify the investment process for individuals looking to participate in global financial markets.

Paps is a Senegalese transport and logistics company established in 2016. It specializes in innovative distribution solutions for businesses and merchants, offering real-time delivery scheduling and tracking via its e-commerce platform. Services include secure warehouse storage, insured parcel delivery, cash on delivery management, courier provision, returns management, collection, and periodic reporting.

ORDA is a cloud-based restaurant operating system built for African chefs and food business owners. ORDA's ePos, integrations, and lending solutions enable Africa’s millions of food business owners to scale and grow their business. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Wowzi is an influencer marketing platform that aims to streamline and automate marketing workflows for brands. It connects everyday social media users, particularly nano and micro creators, with large brands, allowing them to earn money by sharing brand messages on their social networks. The platform enables users to outline detailed marketing campaigns, specifying factors such as timing, channel, budget, and demographic criteria to select suitable influencers. This approach allows small and medium enterprises, multinational corporations, creative agencies, research companies, and NGOs to effectively push brand messages while also gathering valuable consumer insights, ultimately driving commerce in Africa.

Flex Finance is a spend management platform designed to help African businesses effectively manage their finances. It offers mobile, web, and corporate card solutions to streamline spending and provide insights for better budgeting.

Treepz is a technology-driven transportation company focused on enhancing mobility across Africa. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Treepz operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, providing users with a reliable and comfortable commuting experience. Its application allows users to book trips for daily, inter-city, or corporate travel at the tap of a button. The platform offers features such as vehicle assistants, licensed drivers, and e-wallet payments, ensuring that users can book and pay for fast and convenient trips in real-time. Through its innovative approach, Treepz aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system for commuters in the region.

Craydel is an online platform that helps African students and working professionals discover, compare, and apply to higher education programs worldwide. It offers thousands of undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational courses from leading universities and colleges in 15 countries, including many online options.

ShipBlu is a delivery services platform based in Giza, Egypt, that specializes in e-commerce shipping and fulfillment. Founded in 2021, the company redefines the shipping experience by offering 24-hour delivery along with live tracking capabilities. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, ShipBlu enhances shipping transparency and compliance, allowing its clients to efficiently deliver products to their customers. The platform focuses on optimizing warehousing and fulfillment services, thereby streamlining the logistics process for e-commerce businesses.

Union54 is a debit card issuing API that facilitates the issuance of debit cards for fintech companies and corporates without the need for a bank or credit card processor. Founded in 2020 and based in Lusaka, Zambia, the company provides essential services such as BIN sponsorship, transaction processing, and settlement. This allows software companies to seamlessly integrate debit card services into their offerings. In addition to its core services, Union54 is involved in the development of secure messaging and instant payment systems, providing tools for both civilian and government use. Its software solutions include a messaging application with an integrated wallet and an API for creating chat applications, enabling clients to securely communicate and manage payments.

ILLA is a logistics company based in El Dokki, Egypt, specializing in middle-mile delivery services for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. Founded in 2017, ILLA operates an asset-light model that digitizes the delivery process, allowing for comprehensive planning and execution. The company monitors logistics activities to enhance efficiency and drive sales growth for its clients. By connecting FMCG companies with a diverse network of trucks, ILLA provides a dynamic solution that addresses the complexities of delivering products to various retail and non-retail outlets. This approach ensures full control and visibility over the logistics process, enabling clients to navigate daily market challenges effectively.

Eden Life is a technology-driven service provider that simplifies daily living by offering subscription-based marketplace solutions for essential household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal delivery, and more. Operating primarily in Nigeria and Kenya, the company aims to enhance users' quality of life through convenient access to these services.

Mono is a Nigerian company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing a financial data infrastructure application programming interface (API) platform. The company aims to enhance access to financial accounts and improve onboarding and identification processes across emerging markets in Africa. Mono's platform offers a variety of services, including the generation of bank statements, account verification, payment initiation, and credit checks. By providing businesses with secure and efficient access to crucial financial data, Mono empowers organizations ranging from startups to large enterprises, facilitating their ability to thrive and contribute to economic growth in the region.

Payday is a fintech platform that provides global payment solutions such as virtual mastercards and payments for foreign employees. Payday can also be used to handle payroll, taxes, and compliance by foreign companies with African employees. Payday was established on May 1, 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia by Favour Ori.

Elevate Pay is a financial technology company developing a digital banking platform that provides regulated banking services and consumer financial products. The platform enables online account opening, fee-free SDG and USD bank accounts, a free USD Mastercard, and transfers within Sudan as well as free international transfers from several countries, supporting accessible and inclusive financial services.

Dash is building a unified, modern, and accessible alternative payment network for African consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

OmniRetail is a B2B e-commerce platform founded in 2019, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It aims to digitize the consumer goods supply chain from manufacturers through distributors to retailers, improving reliability, visibility, and financial capabilities.

Founded in 2019 and based in Accra, Ghana, Tendo operates an online platform that facilitates reselling. It sources products from various suppliers and delivers them directly to customers of its resellers, enabling independent entrepreneurs to start their own e-commerce businesses without initial capital investment.

Terragon is a leading Data and Marketing Technology company that uses data aggregation and predictive analytics to help African-focused businesses intelligently connect with their customers across channels and devices. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Terragon also has operations in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and India.

MoneyHash streamlines payment processes for businesses by offering a unified API that integrates various pay-in and pay-out rails. It provides a customizable checkout experience, optimizes transaction routing to minimize fraud failures, and offers centralized reporting.

Aladdin is a neobank that serves small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and gig workers in Africa through an integrated digital marketplace. The company offers a comprehensive suite of financial tools, including savings accounts, credit access, secure payment options, cards, and investment opportunities. Aladdin's digital banking application facilitates safe and efficient transactions by connecting users with verified buyers and sellers, while also providing insights into high-demand products and services. Additionally, the platform features an in-built escrow account to ensure secure payments, fostering a trustworthy environment for commercial exchanges. Aladdin not only focuses on financial services but also encourages social interactions within its community, enhancing the overall user experience.

AlumUnite is a for-profit social enterprise that operates a cloud-based platform designed to connect individuals across Africa through their alumni networks. The platform facilitates the sharing of achievements, interests, projects, and photos among alumni, harnessing the strong community ties inherent in African culture. By promoting crowd-resourcing in education, AlumUnite aims to foster sustainable impact for both alumni and their alma maters, as well as local communities. The initiative leverages the collective strength of these networks to create meaningful social contributions throughout the continent.

ORDA is a cloud-based restaurant operating system built for African chefs and food business owners. ORDA's ePos, integrations, and lending solutions enable Africa’s millions of food business owners to scale and grow their business. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

SHYFT Power Solutions develops an integrated hardware and software platform to monitor, manage, and control distributed energy resources from mobile and cloud interfaces. Its core offering, the SHYFT system, combines a hybrid smart meter and transfer switch to enable IoT-driven energy management that automatically transitions between the grid and backup sources. The company provides software that allows users to monitor, meter, and control power sources across sites, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial deployments. SHYFT focuses on industrial IoT and the orchestration of distributed energy resources to improve energy efficiency, resilience, and cost savings, with initiatives to expand decentralized power systems in markets with unreliable infrastructure.

ORDA is a cloud-based restaurant operating system built for African chefs and food business owners. ORDA's ePos, integrations, and lending solutions enable Africa’s millions of food business owners to scale and grow their business. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

StarNews Mobile is a mobile content media company that designs, develops, and operates a digital platform enabling creators to produce, distribute, and monetize video content. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices across Africa, including Ivory Coast, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa. The platform offers subscription plans, pay‑as‑you‑go options, and exclusive content, allowing creators to connect directly with fans and earn revenue. It targets African creators and audiences, providing an affordable streaming service that supports local content production and offers a fair payout structure. The company also connects brands and celebrities with creators, expanding opportunities for collaboration and audience reach.

Paps is a Senegalese transport and logistics company established in 2016. It specializes in innovative distribution solutions for businesses and merchants, offering real-time delivery scheduling and tracking via its e-commerce platform. Services include secure warehouse storage, insured parcel delivery, cash on delivery management, courier provision, returns management, collection, and periodic reporting.

Apaya is a technology company that specializes in providing a unified application programming interface (API) designed to facilitate localized payment solutions for merchants. The company's platform enables businesses to manage and offer a variety of payment methods, including e-wallets, cash payment schemes, bank transfers, and carrier billing. By connecting merchants with over 150 local payment providers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Apaya empowers them to enhance customer satisfaction by accommodating diverse payment preferences. This approach not only simplifies the payment process but also supports merchants in efficiently expanding their operations into new geographies.

Flexpay operates a digital payment platform that facilitates electronic transactions. Its services include Flex Rent for commercial and residential rent payments, Flex Travel for holiday packages, and Flex Retail for payments at partner merchants.

Aku is a financial technology company focused on enhancing financial inclusion through a comprehensive mobile platform. It aims to provide accessible and low-cost financial services, particularly targeting new business owners who require effective tools for managing their finances. The platform facilitates secure payments, savings, and credit services, enabling users to perform bulk disbursements and verify account details seamlessly. By digitizing payments and offering personal banking services, Aku empowers individuals and businesses in Africa to access essential financial resources and build wealth both locally and globally, all without the need for a dedicated application.

Founded in 2020, TalentQL specializes in hiring, developing, and managing remote talent for global companies. It offers services such as talent outsourcing, pipeline creation, and workforce management.

Sote, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya. Incorporated in 2017, Sote develops a digital customs clearing and freight forwarding platform tailored for the logistics industry. Its software provides a comprehensive workflow tool that allows industrial cargo owners to manage freight clearing and forwarding processes efficiently. The platform features a dashboard that enables users to track shipment status, payment history, and estimated arrival times for containers, facilitating better coordination among all parties involved in logistics. Additionally, Sote is committed to empowering African businesses by leveraging proprietary trade data to address the trade finance gap in the region. By offering reliable credit, risk management, underwriting, and business intelligence, Sote aims to transform the landscape of trade finance and logistics in Africa.

Startchy develops natural edible coating solutions that extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Beirut, Lebanon, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. Its coating is a natural, organic edible film that preserves color and reduces respiration and transpiration in a controlled environment, thereby extending the freshness of produce.

Mono is a Nigerian company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing a financial data infrastructure application programming interface (API) platform. The company aims to enhance access to financial accounts and improve onboarding and identification processes across emerging markets in Africa. Mono's platform offers a variety of services, including the generation of bank statements, account verification, payment initiation, and credit checks. By providing businesses with secure and efficient access to crucial financial data, Mono empowers organizations ranging from startups to large enterprises, facilitating their ability to thrive and contribute to economic growth in the region.

Eden Life is a technology-driven service provider that simplifies daily living by offering subscription-based marketplace solutions for essential household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal delivery, and more. Operating primarily in Nigeria and Kenya, the company aims to enhance users' quality of life through convenient access to these services.

Founded in 2017, Chefaa is a Cairo-based company that develops a smart medicine system application. It connects users with local pharmacies for online medication orders and provides medication reminders.

Founded in 2021, BodAdmin is a Lagos-based technology company that offers a comprehensive risk and compliance platform. This platform dematerializes corporate information assets, enabling clients to effectively manage corporate governance, company secretarial duties, regulatory compliance, strategy, business development, and enterprise sustainability.

Bypa-ss is a health-tech startup based in Egypt focused on digitizing health information exchange to enhance the quality of care for both healthcare providers and patients. The company's primary offering, HealthTag, is a versatile platform that connects individuals, physicians, pharmacies, laboratories, and radiology centers, facilitating better communication and interaction between all parties involved in healthcare. By enabling patients to share their experiences and feedback about medical facilities and professionals, Bypa-ss empowers users to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare options. This innovative approach aims to streamline healthcare processes and improve overall patient outcomes in the region.

Thndr is a financial services company established in 2020 by Seif Amr in Cairo, Egypt. It operates an app-based investment platform designed to facilitate commission-free trading for investors. The platform offers a range of features, including no account minimums, real-time market data, and easy account setup and funding processes. Users can also access the latest financial news and educational tools, empowering them to make informed investment decisions. Thndr aims to simplify the investing process and enhance financial literacy among its users.

Founded in 2017, Chefaa is a Cairo-based company that develops a smart medicine system application. It connects users with local pharmacies for online medication orders and provides medication reminders.

Ilara Health develops and distributes AI-powered diagnostic devices for primary care doctors serving rural and peri-urban communities in Africa, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The compact devices connect to a proprietary software platform and electronic medical records, recording patient data to support accurate, affordable diagnostics at the point of care. The company aims to expand access to essential diagnostics by targeting the highly fragmented primary care infrastructure and delivering devices directly to clinicians, enabling clinicians to deliver timely, data-backed diagnostic services.

TORA Africa is an academy based in Lagos, Nigeria, that specializes in the recruitment, training, verification, insurance, and provision of background-checked drivers for various types of vehicles. Founded in 2019, the company serves both individual clients and businesses, ensuring that drivers meet rigorous standards for safety and reliability. In addition to its training and recruitment services, TORA Africa operates a driver platform that facilitates the connection between drivers and those in need of their services. The company's commitment to quality and thorough vetting processes positions it as a trusted resource in the transportation sector.

Indicina Technologies Limited is a Lagos-based company that offers a digitized credit analysis platform aimed at enhancing consumer finance strategies in Africa. The platform serves a variety of financial institutions, including banks, insurers, and consumer finance companies, by providing tools for creating credit rules and models, conducting credit assessments and scoring, managing loan portfolios, and facilitating loan collections. By leveraging analytics-driven insights, Indicina helps these institutions optimize their credit decision-making processes, improve application acceptance rates, and reduce default rates, thereby contributing to the development of a robust credit infrastructure in the region.

Vertmance Resources is a project development company backed by its sponsors' financial and technical resources. The company's headquarters are in Nigeria.

Tagaddod is an Egyptian renewable energy and waste-management company founded in 2013 and based in the Giza region. The company specializes in converting waste vegetable oil into biodiesel and other green fuels, contributing to sustainable energy and reduced environmental pollution. By producing biodiesel, Tagaddod provides a renewable fuel alternative compatible with conventional diesel engines, supporting cleaner transportation and waste valorization.