Hohm Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Hohm Energy is a company based in Gauteng, South Africa, founded in 2021. It operates an online marketplace that facilitates connections between customers and accredited solar providers, product suppliers, and financiers. The company offers a comprehensive solar purchasing experience by leveraging scalable technology to manage the entire solar transition journey for clients. This includes scoping solutions, installation, and ongoing operations and maintenance, aiming to accelerate the adoption of solar rooftops and contribute to a lower-carbon future.
Nandi Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Nandi Labs is a web3 studio focused on leveraging technology to empower Black culture and its creators. The company aims to create a sustainable ecosystem that fosters talent through innovative platforms for creator payments and content distribution. By utilizing web3 applications and tokens, Nandi Labs seeks to support Black and African creators in building a new digital economy centered around art and culture. Their unique initiative, Digital FESTAC, combines real-world and metaverse experiences, encouraging creativity and collaboration among storytellers. Through this immersive approach, Nandi Labs strives to redefine the landscape of creativity and ownership, enabling Black dreams to thrive.
Thepeer
Seed Round in 2022
Thepeer is a technology infrastructure company that facilitates cross-business transactions by connecting digital wallets across various sectors, including mobile money and banking. Its online platform provides a seamless experience for customers by allowing them to perform transactions and direct charges from their platform to any business wallet. Thepeer also offers robust application programming interfaces (APIs) for developers, enabling businesses to implement efficient and direct transaction capabilities across different platforms. The company's solutions aim to enhance the transaction process, making it faster and more accessible for both businesses and their customers.
Carepoint Hospitals
Series A in 2021
CarePoint Hospitals is a chain of healthcare facilities that provides optimized and patient-centered services to patients. They provide services that include outpatient care, inpatient care, mother and child care, specialist care, general surgery, lab and diagnosis, obstetrics and gynecology, pharmacy, urology, ambulance services, and more.
Africa Health Holdings
Series A in 2021
CarePoint is a healthcare platform focused on transforming the healthcare landscape through innovation and digitization. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Accra, Ghana, with offices in Nigeria and New York, the company operates a network of healthcare businesses that provide various services, including hospital care, telemedicine, and clinics. By consolidating these services, CarePoint aims to create a connected and patient-centered healthcare system across Africa, enhancing the overall quality and accessibility of healthcare for local communities. The organization promotes a collaborative work environment that encourages professionals to exceed expectations and contribute to the development and success of healthcare in the region.
Mara is a platform for Africans to learn through, while leveraging, blockchain technology to build digital wealth. The company empowers Africans to develop financial literacy so they can take the greatest possible advantage of the numerous opportunities available in the digital economy. The Mara wallet allows users to easily buy, sell, earn, withdraw, and protect their assets - including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Mara Token - in real time. Mara was founded in 2021 and is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
Tazah Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tazah Technologies is an agricultural marketplace focused on enhancing the food and agriculture supply chain in Pakistan. The company aims to improve the lives of producers, businesses, and consumers by developing a technology-enabled operating system that connects farmers directly to businesses. Through its platform, Tazah offers transparent pricing, standardized quality, and the convenience of mobile application orders. This approach seeks to make the global food and agricultural value chain more efficient, transparent, and reliable, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved.
HoneyCoin
Pre Seed Round in 2021
HoneyCoin is a cryptographic payment and monetization platform that facilitates peer-to-peer transactions, allowing users to connect with friends and family globally. The company focuses on enabling creators in Africa to monetize their content effectively, providing a means for them to earn and withdraw funds instantly. By bridging the gap between creators and consumers, HoneyCoin empowers individuals to get paid for their talents and engage with their audience seamlessly.
Omnibiz
Seed Round in 2021
Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in serving FMCG manufacturers, distributors, and retailers by digitizing the supply chain to enhance operational efficiency. The platform offers tools that improve reliability, visibility, and financial capability for local businesses. Its software features order tracking and integrated payment options, enabling seamless transactions and helping businesses navigate the complexities of the modern market. Omnibiz is dedicated to supporting local enterprises in achieving their goals through an optimized supply chain framework.
Guidewheel
Series A in 2021
Guidewheel is a developer of an AI-powered FactoryOps platform designed to enhance productivity and profitability for manufacturers across their operations. The platform is non-intrusive, resembling a smartwatch, and utilizes advanced technology to monitor machines by analyzing their electrical activity to determine operational speed, startup, and shutdown times, as well as identifying potential issues before they escalate. Guidewheel's solution incorporates additional sensors and features that contribute to both profit enhancement and sustainability efforts while maintaining a user-friendly, modular, and scalable interface. Founded at Stanford University, the company has successfully partnered with hundreds of manufacturers, achieving an average runtime improvement of 40%. Recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Tech Pioneer, Guidewheel aims to become the leading real-time intelligence platform for the world's factories, significantly impacting business operations and addressing climate change.
Field develops innovative pharmaceutical supply-chain technology aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in rapidly growing regions. The company focuses on digitizing and modernizing supply chains, making them more effective and scalable. By providing accessible and efficient solutions, Field strengthens partnerships with communities and supports the promise of healthcare for millions. Its platform is designed to empower governments and businesses, transforming the way healthcare services are provided globally.
Sendy Ltd. is a logistics company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2014. It operates a comprehensive logistics platform designed to simplify and optimize delivery processes for businesses. The platform facilitates door-to-door delivery for e-commerce and assists manufacturers and distributors in managing their logistics more efficiently. Sendy connects businesses with multiple transporters, allowing them to schedule, track, and pay for deliveries seamlessly. With a focus on transparency and security, Sendy empowers thousands of companies to manage their logistics through an integrated system that also provides access to reporting tools and cashless payment options.
Neopenda
Seed Round in 2019
Neopenda is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in the design and development of reusable vital signs monitoring devices for critically ill newborns. Founded in 2015, Neopenda's innovative products are integrated into a baby hat, allowing healthcare workers in low-resource settings to monitor vital signs such as pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, and temperature. These wearable devices are powered by rechargeable batteries and wirelessly transmit health data to a central monitoring application, providing real-time alerts when a newborn is in distress. By improving access to vital sign monitoring in emerging markets, Neopenda aims to reduce response times and combat avoidable neonatal mortality, ultimately enhancing healthcare outcomes for vulnerable populations.
FarmDrive
Venture Round in 2019
FarmDrive Limited is a technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya, that specializes in alternative credit scoring for smallholder farmers across Africa. Established in 2014, the company utilizes mobile technology, machine learning, and a variety of alternative datasets to construct credit scores that enable financial institutions to identify creditworthy farmers, thereby bridging the data gap that hinders access to loans. By connecting these farmers to financial management tools and loan products through their mobile phones, FarmDrive enhances their ability to secure financing and improve their businesses. Additionally, the company provides services to financial institutions, helping them expand their agricultural portfolios, manage risks, and reduce operational costs. FarmDrive's mission is to facilitate access to essential financial services, fostering sustainable and profitable agricultural practices among underserved rural clients.