Sayani Investments

Novek is a company focused on developing Internet of Things (IoT) technology aimed at eliminating single-use plastics from fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chains. Its innovative system enables the dispensing of micro-quantities of products, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. By providing distributors with real-time visibility into retailers' inventory, Novek's technology triggers automated restocking processes. This visibility benefits manufacturers and small businesses, allowing them to optimize sales. Additionally, the platform supports mobile money payment processing for stock transactions, streamlining operations across the supply chain.

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.

Zanifu is a regulated fintech company that facilitates inventory financing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Its platform enables MSMEs' supply chains to access working capital, allowing small retailers to procure inventory from suppliers on credit.

LipaLater operates a lending marketplace that facilitates postpaid payments for consumers shopping at e-commerce stores. It offers a risk-free, point-of-sale credit option, enabling customers to purchase goods online and pay in affordable monthly installments.

BanQu, Inc. operates a cloud-based blockchain platform that creates economic identities for unbanked individuals and enables traceable, compliant supply chains. The platform records economic transactions and personal data on an immutable ledger to connect people in poverty or refugee situations to the global economy, automate compliance, track aid, and support diaspora- and remittance-related activities. It provides source-to-shelf visibility and ESG-ready reporting to help companies prove sourcing compliance and strengthen resilience. Founded in 2015, BanQu is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with additional operations in Texas and Florida.

Founded in 2019, AfricaWorks specializes in providing interior design services for offices across Africa. It operates flexible co-working spaces that cater to entrepreneurs, businesses of all sizes, and international corporations, fostering a collaborative business environment.

Lapaire Glasses manufactures and sells eyewear and provides eye-care services across Africa, offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses and fashion eyewear with lenses and tailored testing. Using technology, it provides free vision tests and affordable eyewear to lower- and middle-income populations through online orders, mobile clinics, free delivery and flexible payment options. The company serves customers in Kenya, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Mali, with East African and West African operations headquartered in Nairobi and Abidjan respectively. Founded in 2018 in Nairobi, Lapaire aims to improve access to eye health for millions of Africans who need eyeglasses but cannot afford them.

IXAfrica DataCentre provides internet facilities and smart IT solutions like cloud computing, industry software development, and colocation.

Guidewheel empowers manufacturers worldwide by offering an AI-powered platform, FactoryOps. This non-intrusive solution monitors machines' electrical signals to optimize productivity and profitability. With additional sensors and functionality, it also contributes to sustainability goals. Founded at Stanford University, Guidewheel has successfully improved runtime for hundreds of manufacturers, earning recognition from IndustryWeek and the World Economic Forum.

Cosmos Yopougon is the first world-class shopping center to be built in Yopougon, Abidjan's largest municipality.

Africa Logistics Properties is an integrated property investment and development company focused on Africa’s growing logistics and industrial sector. Based in Nairobi, it develops, owns, and manages modern Grade-A warehousing and distribution facilities across sub-Saharan Africa, including build-to-suit projects and multi-tenant parks. The company provides related services such as property management and sale-and-leaseback arrangements, and operates according to international standards for construction, facility management, and environmental, social, and governance practices. Its focus is to connect enterprises with reliable modern infrastructure for efficient supply chains.

Maris Capital is an investment holding company based in Grand Baie, Mauritius. It focuses on investing in early-stage and startup SMEs across various sectors such as property services, business services, mining, and agriculture & forestry. The company aims to develop its portfolio companies into scalable, cash-generative businesses while actively engaging with communities and proactively managing ESG risks.