Yoco is an African technology company that enables entrepreneurs and small businesses to accept secure payments online and in person through a single platform. Its product ecosystem includes payments, lending, and business software.
Vacasa is a technology-enabled vacation rental management company that provides end-to-end services for homeowners and guests. It manages a large portfolio of vacation homes across the United States, Europe, Central and South America, and Africa, offering property management, marketing, pricing optimization, bookings, housekeeping, and guest support through its platform. Vacasa combines proprietary software with local and national teams to deliver consistent, localized guest experiences while helping homeowners maximize revenue. The company operates globally with thousands of homes and a substantial workforce, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Viking
Private Equity Round in 2020
Viking is a global travel company that operates river, ocean, and expedition cruises, delivering destination-focused itineraries designed for travelers with an interest in geography, culture, and history. Its fleet comprises a large collection of small ships that serve as floating hotels, sailing across seven continents and regions including the Americas, Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, and Southeast Asia. Viking offers comprehensive cruise experiences with on-board and on-shore dining, excursions, cultural performances, enrichment lectures, and land extensions around pre- and post-cruise options. The company emphasizes immersive, guided experiences and provides services across multiple offices worldwide to support international travel.
Infinidat
Series D in 2020
Infinidat is a global technology company specializing in enterprise data storage solutions. Founded in 2011, it offers a suite of products including InfiniBox, a high-performance storage system; InfiniGuard, a data protection solution; InfiniSync, a real-time data replication tool; and Neutrix Cloud, a multi-cloud storage service. Infinidat also provides Host PowerTools, a software suite that automates various storage management tasks. The company operates globally, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and supports a wide range of storage needs, from big data and cloud to NAS, SAN, and object storage.
Wilderness Holdings
Post in 2018
Wilderness Holdings Limited is an ecotourism company based in Gaborone, Botswana, that was founded in 1983. It operates a network of responsible tourism ventures, including Wilderness Safaris and the Governors' Camp Collection, which manage 48 safari camps and 32 aircraft across seven African countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The company focuses on safari consulting, tour operations, and transfers, while also engaging in finance and asset management services. Wilderness Holdings is committed to building sustainable conservation economies and actively supports non-profit initiatives like Children in the Wilderness and the Wilderness Wildlife Trust to promote responsible tourism and environmental stewardship in southern Africa.
Cellulant
Series C in 2018
Cellulant Corporation is a prominent multinational payments company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on digitizing payments across Africa's major economies. Founded in 2004, Cellulant offers a comprehensive mobile payments platform that connects businesses and governments, facilitating various consumer payment solutions. Its key products include Mula, a versatile payment platform; Agrikore, a blockchain-based tool designed for the agriculture sector that streamlines contracting and digital payments; and Tingg, which enables users to manage card, bank, and bill payments seamlessly. By providing locally relevant payment solutions, Cellulant addresses the intricate needs of global, regional, and local merchants, making it easier for them to collect and make payments in multiple currencies.
Frontier Car Group
Debt Financing in 2018
Frontier Car Group is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing and operating used automotive marketplaces in emerging markets, including Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The company aims to simplify the process of buying and selling used cars through its online platform, which features a digital quote engine that provides instant pricing for vehicles. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of transactions but also facilitates quick vehicle inspections at designated locations. By leveraging innovative business models and infrastructure, Frontier Car Group is able to create value for all stakeholders involved in the used car market. Additionally, the company is engaged in joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland, further expanding its reach and impact in the automotive sector.
Nithio Holdings is an energy finance company established in 2018 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It specializes in providing data-driven financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the off-grid energy sector across sub-Saharan Africa. Nithio leverages a proprietary artificial intelligence risk analytics engine to support distributed energy service companies, capital providers, governments, and other stakeholders involved in the solar energy market. The company focuses on enhancing access to solar home systems, productive use appliances, agribusiness, and microfinance, thereby facilitating sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.
Frontier Car Group
Series B in 2018
Frontier Car Group is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing and operating used automotive marketplaces in emerging markets, including Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The company aims to simplify the process of buying and selling used cars through its online platform, which features a digital quote engine that provides instant pricing for vehicles. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of transactions but also facilitates quick vehicle inspections at designated locations. By leveraging innovative business models and infrastructure, Frontier Car Group is able to create value for all stakeholders involved in the used car market. Additionally, the company is engaged in joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland, further expanding its reach and impact in the automotive sector.
Infinidat
Series C in 2017
Infinidat is a global technology company specializing in enterprise data storage solutions. Founded in 2011, it offers a suite of products including InfiniBox, a high-performance storage system; InfiniGuard, a data protection solution; InfiniSync, a real-time data replication tool; and Neutrix Cloud, a multi-cloud storage service. Infinidat also provides Host PowerTools, a software suite that automates various storage management tasks. The company operates globally, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and supports a wide range of storage needs, from big data and cloud to NAS, SAN, and object storage.
Frontier Car Group
Series A in 2017
Frontier Car Group is a Berlin-based startup focused on developing and operating used automotive marketplaces in emerging markets, including Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The company aims to simplify the process of buying and selling used cars through its online platform, which features a digital quote engine that provides instant pricing for vehicles. This technology not only enhances the efficiency of transactions but also facilitates quick vehicle inspections at designated locations. By leveraging innovative business models and infrastructure, Frontier Car Group is able to create value for all stakeholders involved in the used car market. Additionally, the company is engaged in joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland, further expanding its reach and impact in the automotive sector.
Cars45 is an online platform based in Nigeria that transforms the buying and selling of pre-owned vehicles. The process begins with vehicle owners providing their car details online for a complimentary quote, followed by an appointment at one of the company's 13 inspection centers. Each vehicle undergoes a comprehensive multi-point evaluation, which assesses critical components like the engine, brakes, and tires, along with a road test. If the owner accepts the offer made by Cars45, the company guarantees a wire payment to their bank account within 45 minutes. Additionally, Cars45 generates a digital service history for the acquired vehicles and sells them to a private network of buyers, ensuring a streamlined and efficient transaction process.
Viking
Private Equity Round in 2016
Viking is a global travel company that operates river, ocean, and expedition cruises, delivering destination-focused itineraries designed for travelers with an interest in geography, culture, and history. Its fleet comprises a large collection of small ships that serve as floating hotels, sailing across seven continents and regions including the Americas, Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, and Southeast Asia. Viking offers comprehensive cruise experiences with on-board and on-shore dining, excursions, cultural performances, enrichment lectures, and land extensions around pre- and post-cruise options. The company emphasizes immersive, guided experiences and provides services across multiple offices worldwide to support international travel.
Infinidat
Series B in 2015
Infinidat is a global technology company specializing in enterprise data storage solutions. Founded in 2011, it offers a suite of products including InfiniBox, a high-performance storage system; InfiniGuard, a data protection solution; InfiniSync, a real-time data replication tool; and Neutrix Cloud, a multi-cloud storage service. Infinidat also provides Host PowerTools, a software suite that automates various storage management tasks. The company operates globally, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and supports a wide range of storage needs, from big data and cloud to NAS, SAN, and object storage.
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, providing application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and system-on-chips to a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon serves various sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial products, and medical applications. The company offers a range of services that include custom memory Internet protocol and I/O products, IP integration, packaging, quality assurance, and engineering services, all tailored to meet specific client needs. eSilicon utilizes a unique, optimized semiconductor value chain that integrates design services, materials suppliers, and testing providers, which enables it to produce over 10 million advanced chips annually. As of early 2020, eSilicon operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the semiconductor industry.
eSilicon
Venture Round in 2002
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, providing application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and system-on-chips to a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon serves various sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial products, and medical applications. The company offers a range of services that include custom memory Internet protocol and I/O products, IP integration, packaging, quality assurance, and engineering services, all tailored to meet specific client needs. eSilicon utilizes a unique, optimized semiconductor value chain that integrates design services, materials suppliers, and testing providers, which enables it to produce over 10 million advanced chips annually. As of early 2020, eSilicon operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the semiconductor industry.
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, providing application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and system-on-chips to a diverse clientele that includes semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon serves various sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial products, and medical applications. The company offers a range of services that include custom memory Internet protocol and I/O products, IP integration, packaging, quality assurance, and engineering services, all tailored to meet specific client needs. eSilicon utilizes a unique, optimized semiconductor value chain that integrates design services, materials suppliers, and testing providers, which enables it to produce over 10 million advanced chips annually. As of early 2020, eSilicon operates as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation, further enhancing its capabilities in the semiconductor industry.
DASAN Zhone Solutions
Series A in 1999
DASAN Zhone Solutions is a global provider of network access solutions, specializing in telecommunications equipment for both service providers and enterprises. Formed from the merger of DASAN Network Solutions and Zhone Technologies in 2016, the company serves over 800 customers, including prominent carriers worldwide. Its product portfolio encompasses broadband access, mobile backhaul, Ethernet switching, passive optical LAN, and software-defined networks. DASAN Zhone Solutions' innovative technologies enable operators to efficiently deliver a variety of services such as broadband, VoIP, and IPTV over both copper and fiber networks. The company simplifies network operations by consolidating multiple services onto a single access line, enhancing reliability and quality while facilitating new service offerings. Headquartered in California, DASAN Zhone Solutions has research and development centers across the U.S., Korea, China, Vietnam, and India, with manufacturing operations in the U.S., Korea, and China. Its primary markets include North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.