Octavia Carbon
Seed Round in 2024
Octavia Carbon is the Global South's pioneering Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, focused on developing innovative technology to filter carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. By utilizing Kenya's abundant geothermal energy and geological resources, Octavia Carbon aims to significantly reduce the costs associated with DAC technology. The captured CO2 can be transformed into stable rock formations underground or repurposed as an industrial gas, providing a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. This approach not only addresses climate change but also supports industrial power users in East Africa, contributing to the fight against energy poverty in the region.
Octavia Carbon
Venture Round in 2024
Octavia Carbon is the Global South's pioneering Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, focused on developing innovative technology to filter carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. By utilizing Kenya's abundant geothermal energy and geological resources, Octavia Carbon aims to significantly reduce the costs associated with DAC technology. The captured CO2 can be transformed into stable rock formations underground or repurposed as an industrial gas, providing a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. This approach not only addresses climate change but also supports industrial power users in East Africa, contributing to the fight against energy poverty in the region.
AkelloBanker
Venture Round in 2023
AkelloBanker is a data-driven digital finance technology company. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.
Xente
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Xente is a company that specializes in providing smart Visa cards and payment solutions aimed at simplifying financial management and administrative tasks for businesses operating in Africa. It has developed a payment platform that facilitates e-commerce and cashless transactions, offering services for various sectors including mobile, utilities, travel, events, and entertainment. Through its neo-bank, Xente aims to drive digital transformation in East Africa, where cash-based transactions are prevalent. The platform enables customers and businesses to conduct reliable and secure transactions on mobile devices from anywhere in the world, thereby enhancing the overall payment experience.
BuuPass
Pre Seed Round in 2023
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.
Teraki
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Teraki App is an East-African that does audio streaming platform which hosts audiobooks, podcasts, and radio shows. Everyone can use Tereki. It is the app Which brings interactive and entertaining content to the Ethiopian and East African Diaspora Community, for the Young Generation, Adults, Children, and the Visually Impaired.
Inputi is an online marketplace based in Kampala, Uganda, designed to connect smallholder farmers with quality and affordable farm supplies. The company aggregates and distributes essential agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, fungicides, and pesticides, allowing farmers to access a diverse range of products through a single digital platform. In addition to its marketplace services, Inputi offers insurance coverage to protect farmers against unforeseen circumstances, further supporting their agricultural endeavors. By facilitating access to genuine inputs at competitive prices, Inputi aims to enhance the productivity and resilience of smallholder farmers in the region.
AkelloBanker
Debt Financing in 2022
AkelloBanker is a data-driven digital finance technology company. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.
Deliver Addis
Seed Round in 2020
Deliver Addis is an Ethiopian startup specializing in online food delivery. It operates a platform that facilitates food ordering in three simple steps: selecting a restaurant, choosing dishes, and submitting orders for delivery directly to customers' locations.
ET Fresh
Venture Round in 2018
ET Fresh is focus on increasing the export of high-quality, processed and branded meat products from Ethiopia.