Peak Resources Limited engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral licenses in Tanzania. The company explores for magnet metal neodymium and praseodymium rare earth mixed oxides. It holds 100% interests in the Ngualla project located in southern Tanzania; and Mikuwo and Mlingi projects situated in Tanzania. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
Twiga Foods Ltd. operates a mobile-based business-to-business supply platform, serving retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates the ordering of various supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform. Twiga Foods aims to streamline the supply chain and enhance access to essential goods for millions of small and medium-sized vendors in urban markets throughout the continent.
d.light is a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes solar lighting and power products, primarily aimed at households and small businesses lacking reliable electricity. Founded in 2007 as a for-profit social enterprise, d.light has developed a range of products, including solar lanterns, home systems, and various appliances, to serve over 2 billion people globally. With distribution hubs in East and West Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and the United States, the company has reached over 65 million individuals, providing affordable and accessible solar solutions. d.light is committed to transforming energy usage and payment methods, enhancing the quality of life for users in rural and semi-urban areas through its innovative solar-powered products. The company operates from its headquarters in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in key locations such as Shenzhen, China; Gurgaon, India; Nairobi, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda; and Lagos, Nigeria.
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is a retail and commercial bank headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with a history dating back to 1917. The bank offers a diverse range of financial products and services tailored for individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and corporate clients, primarily within Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Its operations are organized into four main segments: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, and Treasury. The bank provides essential services such as current and savings accounts, debit cards, and online and mobile banking. Additionally, it supports SMEs with specialized accounts, loans, and financial solutions, along with comprehensive offerings in cash management, trade finance, and agribusiness. Union Bank of Nigeria Plc operates as a subsidiary of Union Global Partners Limited.
Twiga Foods Ltd. operates a mobile-based business-to-business supply platform, serving retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates the ordering of various supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform. Twiga Foods aims to streamline the supply chain and enhance access to essential goods for millions of small and medium-sized vendors in urban markets throughout the continent.
Tugende is a financial service provider based in Kampala, Uganda, focused on assisting informal sector entrepreneurs and small to medium enterprises. Founded in 2012, the company primarily helps motorcycle taxi drivers transition from renting to owning their motorcycles within eighteen months. This ownership model enhances drivers' income, job security, and road safety. In addition to motorcycles, Tugende offers financing for various business assets, including taxis, matatus, and boat engines, as well as supplemental assets like smartphones, salon equipment, and sewing machines for existing clients. The company also provides a range of services that include insurance, safe riding training, safety gear, and genuine spare parts, thereby supporting the overall well-being and productivity of its clients.
Mobius Motors Ltd. is a Kenyan company established in 2011, focused on designing, manufacturing, and selling vehicles tailored for the African mass market. The company specializes in producing affordable vehicles that cater to the unique needs of developing world consumers, particularly for transporting heavy cargo and facilitating public transport across rough and degraded terrains. By providing practical transportation solutions, Mobius Motors aims to enhance mobility in rural Africa, contributing to improved connectivity and prosperity in the region. The company is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
Orb Energy Private Limited, established in 2006 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, specializes in designing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, installing, and servicing solar photovoltaic and solar water heating systems. The company caters to residential and commercial clients, offering a range of products including polycrystalline and monocrystalline solar panels, solar inverters, solar street lights, solar rooftops, solar power plants, solar water pumping systems, and heat pumps. Orb Energy also operates a franchise model to expand its reach, leveraging a robust retail distribution network with 90 branches currently in operation. The company aims to provide affordable renewable energy solutions, particularly for off-grid households, with plans to double its branch network and workforce in the coming years to enhance accessibility for low-income customers. Additionally, Orb has expanded its operations to Kenya, furthering its mission to deliver sustainable energy solutions.
Atlas Mara Limited is a private equity firm focused on potential and bolt-on acquisitions, primarily in the sub-Saharan African market, while also considering opportunities outside the continent. Formed by Atlas Merchant Capital LLC and Mara Group Holdings Limited, the firm aims to acquire target companies or businesses within the financial services sector. Atlas Mara does not have a specific acquisition under consideration and does not plan to engage in substantive negotiations until after its admission process. The firm is led by Bob Diamond and Ashish J. Thakkar. Any capital not utilized for acquisitions is intended for future growth and expansion, as well as working capital related to acquired entities. Atlas Mara is headquartered in Road Town, British Virgin Islands.
Mawingu uses high-performance low-cost wireless technology and solar power to build fast internet networks in rural areas. Customers use Wi-Fi to connect.
Mawingu’s unique application of open technologies enables a world-class scalable network, with open and secure roaming in a highly challenging geographical environment
Root Capital is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering rural prosperity in economically disadvantaged and environmentally vulnerable regions of Africa and Latin America. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the organization provides financial support, training, and market connections to small and growing agricultural businesses. These businesses play a crucial role in transforming rural communities by purchasing crops from smallholder farmers, including coffee, cocoa, and grains. Root Capital aims to enhance the sustainability and growth of these enterprises, thereby contributing to the economic development of the regions it serves. With additional offices in Costa Rica, Kenya, Nicaragua, Senegal, and Mexico, Root Capital continues to expand its impact on rural livelihoods.