Ventures Platform

Ventures Platform Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Abuja, Nigeria, with an additional office in Lagos. Founded in 2016, the firm specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, focusing on companies that demonstrate positive offline indicators in their respective markets. It primarily targets technology companies across Africa and Asia, investing through personal capital. Ventures Platform aims to support mission-driven founders who are building capital-efficient platforms that address infrastructural gaps and improve livelihoods within underrepresented communities. The firm typically engages in its acceleration program by investing in 10-15 companies over a period of 16 weeks, while also considering fund of fund investments in other venture capital funds.

Kayode Oyewole

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OmniRetail

Series A in 2025
OmniRetail is a consumer goods distribution platform that solves the inefficiencies of traditional trade by digitizing key stakeholders through its products.

Raenest

Series A in 2025
Raenest is a financial technology company that simplifies invoicing and payment processes for startups and freelancers, particularly in Africa. It allows users to send and receive invoices in various currencies, facilitating seamless cross-border transactions. The platform provides tools for automated onboarding, verification, and salary disbursement, enabling businesses to manage payments efficiently. By offering features like virtual cards, Raenest helps companies coordinate payments, ensure compliance, and manage expenses more effectively. Its services support fast and cost-effective money transfers, making it easier for businesses to engage with freelancers, contractors, and vendors globally.

Juicyway

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Juice is a developer of a payment network platform for cross-border business payments for businesses and individuals. It facilitates financial transactions between parties regardless of location to allow enterprises to participate in international trade and the exchange of goods and services.

Maad

Seed Round in 2024
Maad is a rapidly growing B2B marketplace located in Dakar, Senegal, focused on serving small retailers and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands in Francophone Africa. The company offers a technology-driven platform that facilitates mobile ordering and ensures reliable product delivery. Its services include providing data on product availability and market share, as well as targeted promotional offerings to help businesses enhance their sales. Additionally, Maad supports retailers by offering working capital loans, creating a comprehensive solution for their operational needs.

MDaaS Global

Seed Round in 2024
MDaaS Global operates diagnostic centers in underserved communities in Africa, providing essential services such as radiology, cardiology, and laboratory testing. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with an office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on connecting low- and middle-income patients with modern and affordable healthcare solutions. Through its tech-enabled facilities, MDaaS Global enhances patient access to timely diagnostics, which helps in the early identification of health issues and facilitates connections to medical specialists and treatment options. Additionally, the company is involved in the retail, leasing, installation, and maintenance of medical equipment for hospitals, further supporting the healthcare infrastructure in the regions it serves.

VOOM

Pre Seed Round in 2024
VOOM is a tech enabled platform built to simplify and disrupt the buying & selling used car market.

Shekel Mobility

Seed Round in 2023
Shekel Mobility is a financial technology company focused on providing a comprehensive platform for auto dealerships. The platform offers a range of services including credit financing, dealership management, and operational tools aimed at enhancing the efficiency and market potential of auto dealers. By facilitating access to low-interest financing, Shekel Mobility supports used-car dealership transactions and operations, allowing dealers to discover, finance, and exchange vehicles more effectively. The company's solutions are designed to empower dealerships, equipping them with the necessary resources for sustainable growth in a competitive automotive market.

Lengo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Lengo is an AI-based intelligence platform focused on the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in Africa. The platform aggregates data from various sources, including retail sales information, to provide a comprehensive database on consumer goods. By analyzing this data, Lengo generates insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and the competitive landscape. This enables FMCG companies to make informed decisions regarding their marketing, sales, and distribution strategies, ultimately enhancing their operational effectiveness and market positioning.

Maad

Seed Round in 2023
Maad is a rapidly growing B2B marketplace located in Dakar, Senegal, focused on serving small retailers and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands in Francophone Africa. The company offers a technology-driven platform that facilitates mobile ordering and ensures reliable product delivery. Its services include providing data on product availability and market share, as well as targeted promotional offerings to help businesses enhance their sales. Additionally, Maad supports retailers by offering working capital loans, creating a comprehensive solution for their operational needs.

Mecho

Seed Round in 2023
Mecho is an on-demand auto repair and maintenance platform that serves individuals and businesses across Africa. The platform facilitates the registration and scheduling of maintenance services, connecting customers with a network of certified mechanics and automobile technicians. By leveraging this network, Mecho enables users to access vehicle maintenance, inspection, and repair services efficiently and conveniently. This innovative approach aims to streamline the auto repair process, making it accessible and straightforward for users in the region.

Traction Apps

Seed Round in 2023
Traction Apps is a developer of a financial platform tailored for small businesses, facilitating payment acceptance and overall financial management. The platform equips users with essential tools for monitoring sales, sending invoices, receiving payments, and managing inventory. Additionally, it provides retailers with access to financing options, aiding in business expansion and operational efficiency. By addressing the specific needs of small businesses, Traction Apps aims to streamline financial processes and enhance business growth.

Remedial Health

Series A in 2023
Remedial Health operates as a wholesale distributor of medicine, catering to the vast network of approximately one million pharmacies and hospitals across Africa. The company addresses the prevalent inefficiencies in the healthcare supply chain, where providers often depend on open-air markets to acquire pharmaceuticals, leading to risks of counterfeit products. By offering a pharmacy operations and procurement management platform, Remedial Health enhances business-to-business access to medications. This platform incorporates technology that simplifies the ordering process and facilitates direct access to retail medicines from manufacturers or distributors, thereby improving workflow management and ensuring a more reliable supply of genuine medications for healthcare providers.

Termii

Seed Round in 2023
Termii is an online platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that assists African businesses in engaging with their customers through personalized communication via SMS, email, voice, and instant messaging channels. Founded in 2014, Termii offers a comprehensive suite of business applications that cater to various needs including digital branding, sales, marketing, customer relationship management, eCommerce, accounting, inventory, and project management. By providing these tools, Termii aims to enhance customer retention and improve business operations, making it easier for companies to secure repeat customers and foster effective communication.

Chargel

Seed Round in 2023
Chargel is a freight brokerage platform that facilitates connections between shippers and carriers, enabling efficient matching of available loads. The platform is designed to help carriers identify freight opportunities at any time, thereby minimizing empty miles and maximizing revenue. Additionally, Chargel offers value-added services, including GPS plotters, fuel purchasing assistance at reduced rates, and support for repairs in case of breakdowns. This approach not only allows shippers to access transportation solutions at competitive prices but also helps carriers enhance their operational efficiency and profitability.

Fez

Seed Round in 2023
Fez is a logistics platform focused on providing hassle-free delivery services to customers. The company offers an application that facilitates last-mile delivery within urban areas, allowing users to book deliveries, manage their wallets, and track their orders. By enabling the movement of goods from any point in the country, Fez aims to deliver affordable, fast, and efficient delivery solutions. The company is committed to ensuring a stress-free experience for both senders and recipients, emphasizing their duty to deliver packages with care and reliability.

Credable

Seed Round in 2023
Credable is a digital banking platform that aims to provide financial services to underbanked populations in emerging markets. By partnering with financial institutions and businesses, Credable enables the launch of various financial products, including credit, savings, and payment solutions, on its B2B2C digital infrastructure. This approach connects financial institutions to their customers, empowering end-users with access to essential financial services. By leveraging its platform, Credable allows its partners to concentrate on their core operations while expanding their offerings in the financial services sector.

Talstack

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Talstack is a subscription-based talent management platform focused on helping organizations enhance their workforce capabilities. It offers a range of online learning modules and performance management tools designed to identify skill gaps and facilitate employee upskilling. The platform connects companies with courses and mentorship opportunities from experienced professionals and entrepreneurs across Africa. By leveraging modular learning and collaborative performance management, Talstack aims to improve productivity and efficiency within organizations, ensuring that employees acquire the necessary skills to thrive in their roles.

Raenest

Seed Round in 2023
Raenest is a financial technology company that simplifies invoicing and payment processes for startups and freelancers, particularly in Africa. It allows users to send and receive invoices in various currencies, facilitating seamless cross-border transactions. The platform provides tools for automated onboarding, verification, and salary disbursement, enabling businesses to manage payments efficiently. By offering features like virtual cards, Raenest helps companies coordinate payments, ensure compliance, and manage expenses more effectively. Its services support fast and cost-effective money transfers, making it easier for businesses to engage with freelancers, contractors, and vendors globally.

PressOne

Pre Seed Round in 2023
PressOne is a cloud-based voice communication platform aimed at enhancing communication for small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers a range of services, including customizable professional greetings, call management, and customer call analysis. These features allow businesses to better understand customer needs, thereby improving satisfaction and retention rates. By providing a sophisticated business phone system traditionally available only to larger corporations, PressOne enables smaller enterprises to access advanced telephony services, including business phone numbers and centralized communication solutions.

SunFi

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of an energy financial technology platform designed to provide information on payment plans for solar installations. The company's platform helps to provide personalized payment plans, installation support, after-sale service, and a wide range of repayment plans along with a tracker for schedules and invoice downloads, enabling users to access payment structures that match their needs.

Juice

Seed Round in 2023
Juice helps African businesses make global payments with local currency.

Shekel Mobility

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Shekel Mobility is a financial technology company focused on providing a comprehensive platform for auto dealerships. The platform offers a range of services including credit financing, dealership management, and operational tools aimed at enhancing the efficiency and market potential of auto dealers. By facilitating access to low-interest financing, Shekel Mobility supports used-car dealership transactions and operations, allowing dealers to discover, finance, and exchange vehicles more effectively. The company's solutions are designed to empower dealerships, equipping them with the necessary resources for sustainable growth in a competitive automotive market.

Shekel Mobility

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Shekel Mobility is a financial technology company focused on providing a comprehensive platform for auto dealerships. The platform offers a range of services including credit financing, dealership management, and operational tools aimed at enhancing the efficiency and market potential of auto dealers. By facilitating access to low-interest financing, Shekel Mobility supports used-car dealership transactions and operations, allowing dealers to discover, finance, and exchange vehicles more effectively. The company's solutions are designed to empower dealerships, equipping them with the necessary resources for sustainable growth in a competitive automotive market.

Remedial Health

Seed Round in 2022
Remedial Health operates as a wholesale distributor of medicine, catering to the vast network of approximately one million pharmacies and hospitals across Africa. The company addresses the prevalent inefficiencies in the healthcare supply chain, where providers often depend on open-air markets to acquire pharmaceuticals, leading to risks of counterfeit products. By offering a pharmacy operations and procurement management platform, Remedial Health enhances business-to-business access to medications. This platform incorporates technology that simplifies the ordering process and facilitates direct access to retail medicines from manufacturers or distributors, thereby improving workflow management and ensuring a more reliable supply of genuine medications for healthcare providers.

Omnibiz

Seed Round in 2022
Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that focuses on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Founded in 2019, the company aims to support local businesses by digitizing the supply chain and enhancing operational efficiency. Its unified distribution platform offers tools that improve reliability, visibility, and financial capabilities for businesses. Key features include order tracking and integrated payment options, all designed to facilitate a seamless supply chain experience. By providing these resources, Omnibiz helps local enterprises navigate the complexities of the modern market and achieve their business objectives effectively.

Notto

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Notto operates a licensed platform that tracks rent and assesses the creditworthiness of tenants, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and emerging markets. By utilizing bill payment data, Notto calculates credit scores, providing a reliable alternative for individuals who may not have traditional credit histories. The platform offers tenants tools to monitor their past rental payments and a score designed to enhance their financial security. This system not only helps tenants feel safe and dependable while managing transactions but also assists them in obtaining mortgages at favorable interest rates, supporting their financial growth in the informal economy and small business sectors.

MyCover.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2022
MyCover.ai is an open insurance API that allows insurance companies to distribute their products faster and cheaper, it enables innovators to embed insurance into their current offerings or launch new insurance verticals and ultimately deliver great experiences to customers. Our AI-powered claims management service helps insurance companies to streamline their claims processes, reduce fraud while also saving time and money.

Loomo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Loomo operates an investment platform focused on managing cryptocurrency portfolios. The platform enables users to access curated investment opportunities while tracking various cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ethereum, across multiple wallets. Loomo's application offers features such as automated profit and loss calculations and real-time performance metrics, allowing investors to assess their crypto assets in relation to their financial goals. With tools and charts designed for clarity, the platform assists users in balancing and scaling their portfolios, facilitating informed decision-making in the dynamic cryptocurrency market.

Bridgecard

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bridgecard is a fintech company focused on simplifying card issuance for businesses in Africa, allowing them to provide their customers or employees with cards that can be used globally. The company has developed a platform that consolidates the management of all cards and bank accounts, ensuring users can handle their financial transactions efficiently. Key features of Bridgecard’s platform include tokenization, which enhances security, and tools that facilitate global transactions. By improving financial management capabilities, Bridgecard aims to empower users with greater control over their finances while supporting their international spending needs.

Raenest

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Raenest is a financial technology company that simplifies invoicing and payment processes for startups and freelancers, particularly in Africa. It allows users to send and receive invoices in various currencies, facilitating seamless cross-border transactions. The platform provides tools for automated onboarding, verification, and salary disbursement, enabling businesses to manage payments efficiently. By offering features like virtual cards, Raenest helps companies coordinate payments, ensure compliance, and manage expenses more effectively. Its services support fast and cost-effective money transfers, making it easier for businesses to engage with freelancers, contractors, and vendors globally.

Norebase

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Norebase is a provider of intellectual property services focused on facilitating business growth in Africa. Recognizing the complexities of the African market, the company leverages technology to streamline the process of establishing and scaling businesses across the continent. Norebase offers services that include the setup and registration of trademarks, enabling clients to upload necessary documents and secure a registered company along with a tax identification number efficiently. This approach allows businesses to operate in Africa with reduced hassle and minimal risk, ultimately supporting their expansion into global markets.

Catlog

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Catlog operates a social commerce platform designed to enhance the efficiency of online transactions between small merchants and their customers. The platform enables businesses to seamlessly take orders through chat, manage inventory, and handle customer interactions. In addition to facilitating easy payment collection, Catlog provides tools for merchants to optimize their marketing efforts and expand their customer reach. By allowing sellers to upload their inventory and manage order details, the platform supports the creation and management of digital storefronts, making it easier for small businesses to thrive in the competitive social media landscape.

Codepym

Seed Round in 2022
Codepym is a Software company that is focused primarily on education. Since its inception in 2016, Codepym has continued to take giants strides in reinventing learning and inspiring people to make lifelong positive impact. With more than 100 institutions, (primary, secondary, tertiary, and learning centres), with over 50 staff, everything we do has our clients at the epicentre.

Shekel Mobility

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Shekel Mobility is a financial technology company focused on providing a comprehensive platform for auto dealerships. The platform offers a range of services including credit financing, dealership management, and operational tools aimed at enhancing the efficiency and market potential of auto dealers. By facilitating access to low-interest financing, Shekel Mobility supports used-car dealership transactions and operations, allowing dealers to discover, finance, and exchange vehicles more effectively. The company's solutions are designed to empower dealerships, equipping them with the necessary resources for sustainable growth in a competitive automotive market.

Plumter

Seed Round in 2022
Plumter is a financial technology company that specializes in facilitating international payments for businesses and consumers. It offers a platform that enables users to make secure and efficient global transactions at lower rates. The company's services include tracking payments and providing real-time updates, making it easier for businesses of all sizes to send and receive money across borders. By connecting users to global payment networks, Plumter streamlines the process of foreign payments, enhancing the overall experience for its clients.

Chargel

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Chargel is a freight brokerage platform that facilitates connections between shippers and carriers, enabling efficient matching of available loads. The platform is designed to help carriers identify freight opportunities at any time, thereby minimizing empty miles and maximizing revenue. Additionally, Chargel offers value-added services, including GPS plotters, fuel purchasing assistance at reduced rates, and support for repairs in case of breakdowns. This approach not only allows shippers to access transportation solutions at competitive prices but also helps carriers enhance their operational efficiency and profitability.

Caantin AI

Seed Round in 2022
Caantin is focused on enhancing the contribution of restaurants to the global economy by providing a comprehensive platform tailored for the African food industry. Their solution facilitates food supply procurement, short-term credit access, and overall business management for restaurants. By developing vendor management and payments software, Caantin simplifies onboarding and operations, which improves customer satisfaction and business performance. The platform streamlines procurement processes, supplier payments, and inventory financing, while also offering payment reminders and a collection system for accounts receivable. This enables clients to obtain necessary products at competitive prices, ultimately supporting the growth of food businesses across Africa.

Fluna

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Fluna is a B2B managed marketplace that connects high-growth exporters to key global buyers.

PressOne

Pre Seed Round in 2022
PressOne is a cloud-based voice communication platform aimed at enhancing communication for small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers a range of services, including customizable professional greetings, call management, and customer call analysis. These features allow businesses to better understand customer needs, thereby improving satisfaction and retention rates. By providing a sophisticated business phone system traditionally available only to larger corporations, PressOne enables smaller enterprises to access advanced telephony services, including business phone numbers and centralized communication solutions.

Vendy

Venture Round in 2022
Vendy is a marketplace that operates through WhatsApp, allowing businesses to quickly establish a custom shop in just two minutes. This platform enables potential buyers to inquire about products, browse inventory, add items to their cart, place orders with automated invoicing, and make payments directly within WhatsApp, eliminating the need for app downloads or sign-ups. Vendy also features a proprietary payment widget that securely identifies payers and authenticates transactions, streamlining the payment process and reducing the number of steps involved. This innovative solution provides clients with a cost-effective payment system that can easily scale across various markets.

Traction Apps

Seed Round in 2022
Traction Apps is a developer of a financial platform tailored for small businesses, facilitating payment acceptance and overall financial management. The platform equips users with essential tools for monitoring sales, sending invoices, receiving payments, and managing inventory. Additionally, it provides retailers with access to financing options, aiding in business expansion and operational efficiency. By addressing the specific needs of small businesses, Traction Apps aims to streamline financial processes and enhance business growth.

Earnipay

Seed Round in 2022
Earnipay is a business payment software that allows employers to provide their employees with instant access to earned salaries at any time, without altering existing payment processes. The platform integrates with employers' payroll systems, enabling employees to withdraw a portion of their daily earnings as needed. In addition to facilitating salary disbursement, Earnipay also offers financial education and personal finance management resources to promote the overall financial well-being of employees. Through these services, Earnipay aims to enhance the financial health of the workforce, benefiting both employers and their staff.

Remedial Health

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Remedial Health operates as a wholesale distributor of medicine, catering to the vast network of approximately one million pharmacies and hospitals across Africa. The company addresses the prevalent inefficiencies in the healthcare supply chain, where providers often depend on open-air markets to acquire pharmaceuticals, leading to risks of counterfeit products. By offering a pharmacy operations and procurement management platform, Remedial Health enhances business-to-business access to medications. This platform incorporates technology that simplifies the ordering process and facilitates direct access to retail medicines from manufacturers or distributors, thereby improving workflow management and ensuring a more reliable supply of genuine medications for healthcare providers.

MoneyHash

Pre Seed Round in 2022
MoneyHash operates a payment orchestration platform that simplifies payment processes for businesses in the Middle East and Africa. Through a unified API, it offers seamless integration of pay-in and pay-out rails, allowing customers to customize their checkout experience. The platform includes advanced transaction routing capabilities designed to optimize fraud detection and reduce failure rates. Additionally, MoneyHash provides a centralized reporting hub that enables users to monitor transactions effectively. This comprehensive solution helps businesses enhance their success rates, accept various payment methods, and streamline their financial operations.

Nestcoin

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Nestcoin is a web3 application company that specializes in creating, operating, and investing in crypto-native products. The firm develops cryptocurrency investment software that allows investors to construct and invest in products focused on the digital asset space. Its offerings encompass a wide range of sectors, including decentralized finance, media, digital art, and gaming. By enabling clients in the crypto markets to access tailored crypto solutions, Nestcoin aims to enhance the investment experience for users interested in cryptocurrency.

HeyFood

Pre Seed Round in 2022
HeyFood is a software platform designed for restaurants, hotels, and food vendors, facilitating food ordering and delivery services. The platform enables users to discover local dining options for on-demand delivery or in-store pickup, including restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores, all through a mobile application. This service allows hospitality businesses and quick-service restaurants to manage their operations digitally, enhancing the customer experience by providing efficient access to food options and streamlining the ordering process.

Wealth8

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Wealth8 is a technology-driven platform that connects individuals with wealth and investment opportunities, aiming to democratize access to wealth creation. The company offers a range of services, including general investment accounts, stocks, and share ISAs, enabling users to access global investment products easily. Wealth8 focuses on enhancing financial literacy and providing financial education, which helps users build investment skills for long-term wealth creation. By offering a simple and affordable way to save and invest, Wealth8 seeks to empower its users and improve their financial well-being.

LemFi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
LemFi is a digital banking platform tailored for immigrants and individuals with global connections, offering personal and business banking solutions. The company provides users with accounts in both their country of residence and their country of origin, facilitating international payments and money transfers to over 20 countries. LemFi's platform features zero transfer fees and multi-currency support, allowing users to send and receive money securely without the need for a traditional bank account. By bypassing conventional high fees, LemFi simplifies the money transfer process, catering specifically to the needs of its diverse clientele.

Union54

Seed Round in 2021
Union54 is a debit card issuing API based in Lusaka, Zambia, founded in 2020. It enables fintech companies and corporates to issue debit cards to their customers without the need for a bank or credit card processor. The company offers services such as BIN sponsorship, transaction processing, and settlement, streamlining the card issuance process for software developers. Union54's platform allows businesses to integrate debit card functionality into their offerings, enhancing their financial services capabilities.

Brass

Seed Round in 2021
Brass is a digital bank based in Nigeria that focuses on supporting small and medium-sized businesses. It offers a range of products and tools designed to facilitate business growth. One of its key features is a free current account that can be opened easily from any device, without requiring monthly transactions or a minimum balance. This accessibility allows customers to benefit from essential financial tools and banking services tailored to enhance their business operations.

Payday

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Payday is a fintech platform that provides global payment solutions such as virtual mastercards and payments for foreign employees. Payday can also be used to handle payroll, taxes, and compliance by foreign companies with African employees. Payday was established on May 1, 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia by Favour Ori.

Payday Global

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Payday Global provides a one-stop fin-tech service for its users allowing them to move money freely globally.

HeyFood

Pre Seed Round in 2021
HeyFood is a software platform designed for restaurants, hotels, and food vendors, facilitating food ordering and delivery services. The platform enables users to discover local dining options for on-demand delivery or in-store pickup, including restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores, all through a mobile application. This service allows hospitality businesses and quick-service restaurants to manage their operations digitally, enhancing the customer experience by providing efficient access to food options and streamlining the ordering process.

HoneyCoin

Pre Seed Round in 2021
HoneyCoin is a cryptographic payment and monetization platform that facilitates peer-to-peer transactions, allowing users to connect and transact with friends and family globally at any time. The platform is designed to empower creators, particularly in Africa, by enabling them to monetize their content and earn income from their talents. Users can receive payments instantly, enhancing the overall efficiency of financial interactions within the platform. HoneyCoin aims to bridge the gap between creators and consumers, providing a seamless way for individuals to earn and withdraw their earnings.

Vendy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vendy is a marketplace that operates through WhatsApp, allowing businesses to quickly establish a custom shop in just two minutes. This platform enables potential buyers to inquire about products, browse inventory, add items to their cart, place orders with automated invoicing, and make payments directly within WhatsApp, eliminating the need for app downloads or sign-ups. Vendy also features a proprietary payment widget that securely identifies payers and authenticates transactions, streamlining the payment process and reducing the number of steps involved. This innovative solution provides clients with a cost-effective payment system that can easily scale across various markets.

Pivo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Pivo is a financial platform designed to support small and medium-sized businesses across Africa by providing access to a comprehensive range of financial services in one location. The platform aims to democratize finance, offering tools specifically tailored for the supply chain sector. By streamlining access to various financial services, Pivo enables its clients to efficiently engage with borderless financial solutions, promoting enhanced operational efficiency and growth opportunities for businesses in the region.

Union54

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Union54 is a debit card issuing API based in Lusaka, Zambia, founded in 2020. It enables fintech companies and corporates to issue debit cards to their customers without the need for a bank or credit card processor. The company offers services such as BIN sponsorship, transaction processing, and settlement, streamlining the card issuance process for software developers. Union54's platform allows businesses to integrate debit card functionality into their offerings, enhancing their financial services capabilities.

Plumter

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Plumter is a financial technology company that specializes in facilitating international payments for businesses and consumers. It offers a platform that enables users to make secure and efficient global transactions at lower rates. The company's services include tracking payments and providing real-time updates, making it easier for businesses of all sizes to send and receive money across borders. By connecting users to global payment networks, Plumter streamlines the process of foreign payments, enhancing the overall experience for its clients.

Traction Apps

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Traction Apps is a developer of a financial platform tailored for small businesses, facilitating payment acceptance and overall financial management. The platform equips users with essential tools for monitoring sales, sending invoices, receiving payments, and managing inventory. Additionally, it provides retailers with access to financing options, aiding in business expansion and operational efficiency. By addressing the specific needs of small businesses, Traction Apps aims to streamline financial processes and enhance business growth.

Bloc

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bloc is a FinTech company that specializes in providing Banking as a Service infrastructure. It develops a platform designed to empower fintech businesses by offering proprietary technology, licenses, and certifications. The company aims to simplify compliance complexities while maintaining high standards of product and service quality. Bloc's offerings enable clients to efficiently manage transaction processing, payment collection, aggregation, and reconciliation, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. By focusing on these core functionalities, Bloc supports fintech companies in delivering robust financial solutions to their end customers.

Mecho

Venture Round in 2021
Mecho is an on-demand auto repair and maintenance platform that serves individuals and businesses across Africa. The platform facilitates the registration and scheduling of maintenance services, connecting customers with a network of certified mechanics and automobile technicians. By leveraging this network, Mecho enables users to access vehicle maintenance, inspection, and repair services efficiently and conveniently. This innovative approach aims to streamline the auto repair process, making it accessible and straightforward for users in the region.

eBanqo

Seed Round in 2021
eBanqo is a customer engagement software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that enables organizations to automate customer-facing services and enhance issue resolution. The platform allows businesses to extend their services across various digital channels, including webchat, in-app chat, social media, USSD, and SMS, thereby promoting connectivity and efficiency in addressing customer concerns. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence technology, eBanqo helps businesses deliver personalized interactions consistently across all platforms, fostering customer loyalty and brand affinity. The solution significantly reduces operational costs while offering automated support, self-service options, and multi-channel live chat capabilities. By integrating engagement channels such as web, mobile, and popular messaging apps, eBanqo aims to improve customer satisfaction and retention through quicker issue resolution and increased accessibility.

Frain technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Frain is developing a solution that will allow you to track all of your product's third-party dependencies from a single dashboard.

Rivy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Rivy is making it easier to finance small and medium sized businesses in Africa. There is a need for financing of $158 bn for SMEs in Nigeria alone. To start, Rivy o helps SMEs access and spend lender capital effectively. During their first full operational year in 2020, the Rivy o co--founders leveraged their domain expertise and founding experience to beat their 2020 goal by 50%.

Sendme

Pre Seed Round in 2021
SendMe is a food delivery platform specializing in a variety of animal proteins, including goat, cow, chicken, and fish. The company provides an extensive selection of meat products, such as boneless beef, beef with bones, goat meat, chicken, gizzards, and various fish options. By focusing on meat delivery, SendMe aims to ensure that customers have easy access to quality food delivered conveniently to their doorsteps.

CreditClan

Seed Round in 2021
Creditclan is a BNPL platform which helps businesses offer point of transaction credit to consumers across Africa. We do so by focusing on products and service channels where point of transaction credit decisions are being made. We create powerful ecosystems of businesses and consumers, with our current focus on Merchants, Schools and Rent. With a background in credit infrastructure, credit scoring, origination etc, and supporting 100+ financial institutions and banks in the past, we pivoted to BNPL and exited beta in January 2022.

MoneyHash

Pre Seed Round in 2021
MoneyHash operates a payment orchestration platform that simplifies payment processes for businesses in the Middle East and Africa. Through a unified API, it offers seamless integration of pay-in and pay-out rails, allowing customers to customize their checkout experience. The platform includes advanced transaction routing capabilities designed to optimize fraud detection and reduce failure rates. Additionally, MoneyHash provides a centralized reporting hub that enables users to monitor transactions effectively. This comprehensive solution helps businesses enhance their success rates, accept various payment methods, and streamline their financial operations.

Quabbly

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Quabbly is a no-code platform designed to help businesses create custom software applications and manage their operations effectively. It provides tools for developing instant admin panels and setting up automated workflows, allowing users to streamline their business processes without the need for coding expertise. Quabbly connects to various external tools, enabling users to gather data from multiple sources and automate actions based on this information. This functionality equips businesses with real-time insights into their data, facilitating more efficient management and decision-making.

Kloud Commerce

Seed Round in 2021
Kloud Commerce is a Business Process and Digital Transformation Infrastructure solutions provider for retailers, restaurants, their suppliers, and their customers. The company offers solution that helps retailers of all sizes to super-charge their core internal processes, enabling better and faster service to end-customers, and seamless interaction with relevant supply chain stakeholders. The platform also gives these businesses access to insights that enable growth in internal and third-party working capital.

Omnibiz

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that focuses on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Founded in 2019, the company aims to support local businesses by digitizing the supply chain and enhancing operational efficiency. Its unified distribution platform offers tools that improve reliability, visibility, and financial capabilities for businesses. Key features include order tracking and integrated payment options, all designed to facilitate a seamless supply chain experience. By providing these resources, Omnibiz helps local enterprises navigate the complexities of the modern market and achieve their business objectives effectively.

Cova

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Cova is a digital asset tracking platform that enables users to manage and monitor their wealth through a user-friendly dashboard. The platform allows individuals to link various financial accounts, including bank accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, stock portfolios, and pension accounts, regardless of their location. Cova emphasizes security by utilizing bank-grade encryption and updated protocols to protect users' financial data. Additionally, the platform provides a secure virtual vault for storing important documents such as deeds, certificates, and wills, ensuring comprehensive asset management in one accessible location.

Sudo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sudo is an API platform established in 2020 and located in Barnawa, Kaduna. The platform enables developers to issue both physical and virtual cards efficiently and at scale, providing enhanced control and flexibility. Sudo's offerings allow for programmatic management of cards, the development of custom features, and secure integration with other services. This functionality empowers clients to create tailored experiences while managing their card issuance process effectively.

Bitnob

Seed Round in 2021
Bitnob is a company that develops and manages infrastructure solutions for Bitcoin and Stablecoin transactions, catering to businesses globally. It operates an online trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of bitcoins. The platform features instant Know Your Customer (KYC) verification and offers various deposit and withdrawal methods, including mobile money. By providing these services, Bitnob aims to help users create and grow their wealth while also supporting their business needs.

Engage

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Engage is a customer messaging platform that facilitates targeted communication between businesses and their audience to enhance growth and retention. The platform allows companies to segment customers based on various attributes, such as gender, location, age, and specific actions like abandoned carts or cancelled subscriptions. This segmentation enables businesses to send tailored messages to distinct groups or automate regular communications to prompt actions, reward engagement, or gather feedback. Additionally, Engage's software offers features like multichannel broadcasting, transactional email analytics, and template management, supporting technology companies in effectively managing customer interactions from acquisition to referral.

Mono

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mono is a Nigerian company founded in 2020 that specializes in financial data infrastructure through its application programming interface (API) platform. This platform offers businesses the ability to access essential financial information, including bank statements, account verification, and payment initiation. Mono's services are designed to enhance onboarding and identification processes, particularly in emerging markets. By providing real-time access to financial data and enabling secure direct bank payments, Mono aims to empower companies of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. The company's mission focuses on unlocking the potential of Africa’s financial system, facilitating economic growth by equipping businesses with the necessary tools to thrive in the digital economy.

MarketForce

Seed Round in 2020
MarketForce is a technology company headquartered in the United States, with operations in Kenya and Nigeria, focused on enhancing B2B commerce and fintech solutions for African merchants. Launched in 2018, the company has developed the "RejaReja" platform, which allows merchants to digitally source, order, and pay for inventory. In addition to these services, MarketForce offers access to financing, enables digital payment collection, and allows merchants to resell digital financial services like airtime and utility tokens. Operating in five markets across Sub-Saharan Africa, MarketForce has established a rapidly growing network that includes over 200,000 merchants and 50 consumer brands. The company employs an asset-light business model to drive efficiency and productivity in the distribution of goods, utilizing advanced technology to streamline operations for its users.

Rise Vest Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Rise Vest Technologies is a technology-driven finance company connecting everyday dollar-denominated investment opportunities.

Itana

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Itana is Nigeria's first Digital Free Zone, designed to facilitate the operation of global technology-driven companies, including startups, e-commerce firms, and service providers, without the necessity of physical presence in the country. This innovative platform offers an optimal online jurisdiction for businesses seeking to expand across Africa. Itana is committed to supporting companies through various operational services, including business incorporation, banking, licensing, and immigration. Additionally, Itana aims to create a favorable environment for African technology talent by providing essential infrastructure and amenities, such as coworking spaces and outdoor facilities, to foster innovation and enhance the digital economy.

ePoultry

Grant in 2020
ePoultry is a marketplace platform that connects farmers to input finance. Manage your poultry farm, get input loans, and buy high-quality poultry products all in one app. At ePoultry, we (1) Collect data by digitizing annual sales information of tens of millions of USD for poultry farmers and connect them to banks to give them financing; and (2) Connect farmers to hundreds of thousands of customers to deepen their access to profitable markets

Brass

Seed Round in 2020
Brass is a digital bank based in Nigeria that focuses on supporting small and medium-sized businesses. It offers a range of products and tools designed to facilitate business growth. One of its key features is a free current account that can be opened easily from any device, without requiring monthly transactions or a minimum balance. This accessibility allows customers to benefit from essential financial tools and banking services tailored to enhance their business operations.

FunnelJoy

Seed Round in 2020
FunnelJoy is an all-in-one tool designed for digital entrepreneurs, marketers, and creators to help them capture, convert and engage leads and sell products online.

Tambua Health

Seed Round in 2020
Tambua Health specializes in the development of medical diagnostic devices and software aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases, particularly in low-resource areas. Founded in 2018 by Daniel Gathigai and Lewis Wanjohi, the company employs innovative acoustic technology for non-invasive and radiation-free lung imaging and function testing. Its offerings include an automatic cough segmenter that detects cough episodes in continuous recordings, as well as a device that utilizes sound to visualize lung conditions. This technology provides medical professionals with valuable backend analytics, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of respiratory health data.

My Service Agent

Grant in 2020
MyServiceAgent is an artificial intelligence (AI) powered intelligent IVR system that can communicate with hundreds to thousands of callers simultaneously and intelligently and disseminate correct information from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control as well as pass on the data to the NCDC to act on swiftly.

Wella Health

Grant in 2020
WellaHealth is a startup focused on improving healthcare access for low-income individuals and families in Nigeria. The company has developed a digital triage bot that provides guidance based on the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control guidelines, allowing users to log their health responses for potential follow-up by public health authorities. In addition to this innovative tool, WellaHealth offers micro-health insurance plans that target prevalent diseases, providing affordable coverage for treatments and medications. Their platform connects users to a network of pharmacies and healthcare professionals, enabling them to manage their health needs without facing significant financial strain.

Cmapit

Grant in 2020
Cmapit is a startup offers geographic information System (GIS) and data visualization software that helps to analyse and visualise geospatial data concerning the virus.

Wellvis Health

Grant in 2020
Wellvis is a telehealth platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, designed to facilitate health consultations for the general public using internet-enabled phones or smartphones. The platform enables users to discuss health-related issues and access verified health information provided by healthcare professionals. Additionally, Wellvis offers a SUPPORT GROUP feature that connects patients and their caregivers dealing with chronic illnesses. Users can engage in paid consultations through instant messaging or voice/video calls with qualified healthcare providers, allowing for convenient access to medical advice and support.

Prunedge

Grant in 2020
Prunedge is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of processes and improve decision-making within organizations. The company offers a range of services, including custom web, mobile, and desktop application development, as well as software product management and automated budget and expenditure management systems. Prunedge aims to create affordable technological solutions that address everyday human challenges, thereby increasing the efficiency of systems across social, commercial, and public sectors. Through its focus on impact-driven solutions, Prunedge seeks to improve the livelihoods of individuals and organizations alike.

Infodemics

Grant in 2020
Infodemics is a web-based platform that harnesses technological prowess to disseminate real-time information, advice, and opinions (via Unstructured Supplementary Service Data and Interactive Voice Response) between experts and people facing threats to their health, economic or social well-being irrespective of their location and social status.

Innover Technologies

Grant in 2020
Innover Technologies is a full-service ICT company that provides ICT-based solutions to public and private organizations. We offer a wide range of services which include: - mobile app development, enterprise web portals, technology consulting, and new media communications.

iQube Labs

Grant in 2020
iQube Labs is a software company focused on research and development, providing a range of services including software development, data science, and telecom value-added services. The company aims to solve complex problems through technology, enabling clients to innovate and enhance their products and services. By leveraging its expertise in software and intelligent solutions, iQube Labs supports businesses in creating impactful solutions that drive growth and improve operational efficiency.

RelianceHMO

Series A in 2020
Kangpe Nigeria Limited operates a telemedicine platform that connects patients with doctors for online health consultations. Founded in 2015 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, the company offers subscription-based services allowing patients to ask health-related questions and receive medical advice. Doctors on the platform provide guidance on symptoms, disease diagnosis, and treatment based on detailed descriptions of patients' health conditions. Kangpe aims to make health services more accessible and affordable by leveraging technology, ensuring that patients can articulate their medical history and current issues to facilitate accurate diagnoses and effective treatment recommendations.

SEND

Seed Round in 2019
SEND is a digital freight forwarding and courier service provider based in Yaba, Nigeria, specializing in logistics for African businesses. The company offers a comprehensive platform that manages cargo shipping by air, truck, and sea, serving as both a freight forwarder and customs broker. SEND's services include handling the entire shipping process, from customs clearance to final delivery, ensuring efficient routing and reliable deliveries. By digitizing documentation and streamlining interactions with shipping vendors, SEND enhances the shipping experience and facilitates faster trade within the industry.

SeamlessHR

Seed Round in 2019
SeamlessHR Limited is a human resource technology software company based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2013. It offers a comprehensive, cloud-based HR platform tailored for medium to large-sized organizations, facilitating the automation and optimization of HR processes from recruitment to retirement. The company's product suite includes a Recruitment Management System, HR Management System, Learning Management System, Payroll Management, Leave Management, and Performance and Competency Management tools. Additionally, SeamlessHR provides HR analytics and embedded finance solutions aimed at enhancing financial security for both employers and employees. Through its technology, SeamlessHR enables businesses to streamline various HR functions, ensuring efficient management of their workforce.

Saltbox

Seed Round in 2019
Saltbox, Inc. is a provider of co-working and co-warehousing rental services, catering to importers, exporters, distributors, and e-commerce operators. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers flexible office spaces and private warehouse suites designed to support small businesses. Its facilities include essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, loading docks, warehouse equipment, conference rooms, and common areas, along with specialized features like temperature-controlled environments and enterprise security. Saltbox aims to foster an entrepreneurial community, enabling clients to efficiently operate, store, and ship goods from a single location.

Tsaron

Grant in 2019
Tsaron Tech operates an insurance platform focused on reducing premiums for interstate transporters to enhance road safety. The company employs advanced algorithms and a team of actuaries, software engineers, medical professionals, and legal experts to achieve its goals. Tsaron offers group insurance solutions that incorporate vehicle and driver monitoring, allowing transporters to obtain cost-effective coverage for passengers. Additionally, the platform monitors active trips to facilitate timely troubleshooting and generates tickets for passengers, streamlining the insurance process for interstate transportation providers.

FINT

Grant in 2019
FINT is Nigeria's first debt financing marketplace, designed to connect investors seeking competitive returns with credit-worthy borrowers. The platform facilitates both individual and business loans, offering an efficient and transparent process for obtaining financing. By matching lenders with verified borrowers, FINT enables access to affordable loans while providing investors with opportunities to earn attractive returns. The service aims to empower users by ensuring that borrowing needs are met swiftly and effectively, fostering a sense of inclusion and quality service in the debt financing sector. Overall, FINT enhances the lending experience for both parties, creating mutually beneficial outcomes in the financial landscape.

Gradely.ng

Seed Round in 2019
Gradely.ng Limited operates a personalized learning platform designed for secondary school students in Nigeria. Founded in 2019 and based in Yaba, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide tailored learning materials, online tutorials, and video lessons. Gradely focuses on exam preparation and offers assessment reporting, tracking, and training tools for teachers, as well as computer-based tests and progress tracking for schools. The platform features weekly adaptive homework tests that enable real-time intervention for learning gaps by recommending specific practice sets, remedial videos, or tutoring based on students' performance. Teachers can quickly set up homework aligned with the WASCCE and Cambridge curricula, and the system generates progress reports for teachers, parents, and schools. Gradely aims to enhance learning outcomes by continuously adapting to students' needs through its data-driven approach.

Trove

Seed Round in 2019
Trove Technologies Limited operates an online platform designed to facilitate investment in a range of securities, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and cryptocurrencies. Based in Lekki, Nigeria, Trove aims to simplify the investment process for beginners by providing an accessible application that allows users to easily find and select investment opportunities. The platform features a user-friendly KYC process, brokerage services, and a personalized news feed related to the assets traded. Trove enables investors to participate in both local and international markets, offering access to Nigerian stocks, government bonds, and a selection of cryptocurrency assets. Through its seamless approach to micro-investing, Trove empowers users to engage with the financial markets with ease.
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