Altro (fka Perch)
Seed Round in 2020
Altro, formerly known as Perch, is a financial technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company has developed a platform that enables users to enhance their credit scores by utilizing their recurring expenses, such as bills and subscriptions, as part of their credit history. Through its free app, Altro allows users to link these payments, helping them to recognize and leverage previously uncounted financial activities to improve their credit standing. Altro aims to empower individuals by making every payment contribute to their financial growth and creditworthiness.
Vexi
Venture Round in 2019
Vexi is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that focuses on providing credit card services to the young and underbanked population in Latin America. Founded in 2016, Vexi aims to make credit more accessible through a fully digital onboarding process and a user-friendly mobile application. The platform allows users to develop personalized payment plans, manage expenses, and build credit history with minimal documentation. Vexi offers both an online credit card for digital purchases and a physical card for transactions at retail establishments, with no annuity charges, making it easier for underserved individuals to access formal credit. Through its proprietary technology, Vexi enhances the customer experience while promoting financial inclusion.
Mutuo
Venture Round in 2019
Mutuo Financiera is a financial technology company based in Ciudad de México, Mexico, established in 2016. It specializes in providing online credit and various financial products tailored for small businesses, including factoring and leasing services. The company aims to facilitate productive and accessible financing, particularly focusing on promoting the use of cleaner and more affordable fuels, such as vehicular natural gas. Through its online platform, Mutuo offers customized financial services, enabling micro, small, and medium enterprises to receive personalized advisory, credit, and loan recommendations. This approach not only supports the growth of startups but also contributes to transforming urban mobility and the overall economy of Mexico.
Intrinio is a financial data company that provides an API‑based platform designed to make financial information affordable and easily accessible. The service offers a wide range of data feeds, including fundamentals, economic indicators, insider transactions, institutional holdings, executive compensation, stock and options prices, and earnings estimates. By delivering data from SEC filings and other sources in user‑friendly formats, Intrinio enables investors and developers to focus on analysis and innovation rather than data collection and entry. The company’s marketplace model connects data providers, developers, and investors, fostering a more efficient and developer‑centric financial data ecosystem.
Global Data Consortium
Venture Round in 2019
Global Data Consortium Inc. is a technology company that specializes in electronic identity verification through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, Worldview. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company offers a comprehensive solution for businesses seeking to verify customer identities globally. Worldview provides a centralized access point to local, high-quality reference data, facilitating instant verification of consumer and business identities, as well as contact information and age verification. The platform supports various functionalities, including address verification, correction, geo-coding, and standardization, and can be integrated into users' existing systems or utilized via batch processing and web-based tools. Global Data Consortium serves a diverse clientele, including e-commerce, logistics, mapping, and financial services firms across multiple regions, including Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America.
Kuli Kuli
Series B in 2019
Kuli Kuli, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in producing nutritional moringa products. Founded in 2011 by Anne Tsuei, Jordan Moncharmont, Lisa Curtis, and Valerie Popelka, Kuli Kuli offers a diverse range of products, including moringa bars, moringa powders, green energy shots, herbal teas, and sampler packs. The company markets its offerings through both retail stores and online platforms, aiming to provide consumers with healthy and sustainable options derived from the moringa plant.
Siembro
Venture Round in 2019
Siembro is an Argentina-based online platform that facilitates connections between agricultural companies and financial institutions. By offering a lending-as-a-service model, the company enhances access to financing for farmers, particularly for purchasing machinery at the point of sale. Siembro's platform includes an online registration portal and a payment and financing system tailored for sellers, streamlining the financing process for the agricultural sector. This approach not only simplifies access to loans but also aims to accelerate credit availability and promote savings within the industry.
Advocatia
Venture Round in 2018
Advocatia Solutions, Inc. is a technology company based in Lake Bluff, Illinois, that specializes in benefit advocacy and enrollment software for hospitals and employers. Founded in 2016, Advocatia provides a suite of tools, including Benefit Screening, Benefit Text, and Benefit Triage, aimed at assisting uninsured and underinsured patients in navigating and securing available healthcare benefits. By partnering with hospitals, Advocatia helps reduce bad debt, optimize internal workflows, and create an audit trail for benefit enrollment, thereby facilitating access to healthcare options for patients post-discharge. The company's platform streamlines the financial assistance process, enabling healthcare organizations to efficiently engage and enroll patients in programs that enhance health outcomes while minimizing costs.
Knack Technologies, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, specializes in developing a mobile application that connects students with tutors. The company's platform aims to enhance academic support services in higher education institutions, fostering a more personalized, equitable, and accessible learning experience for students from their freshman to senior year.
Vartega
Convertible Note in 2018
Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Wexus Technologies specializes in addressing the critical challenge of optimizing energy and water resources amid increasing competition and scarcity. The company has developed a cloud-based software platform that leverages Internet of Things (IoT) technology and utility data to enhance renewable energy and water management across various industries. By providing easy access to energy and water usage data, Wexus enables farmers and food processors to automate tasks, streamline reporting, and improve operational efficiency. This approach not only reduces waste and costs but also enhances overall energy and water efficiency, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.
Impact Micro Ventures (IMV)
Seed Round in 2018
Impact Micro Ventures is a fintech company based in Bengaluru, India, focused on providing financing solutions to unbanked micro-enterprises. These informal businesses often lack the necessary documentation and digital records, making them difficult to assess for traditional lending. To address this gap, Impact Micro Ventures has developed a platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to evaluate loan eligibility and predict default risks based on visual profiles and local market conditions. Their innovative approach includes a psychometric tool that assesses repayment behavior through an engaging animated game. This technology has significantly improved lending outcomes, resulting in a notable increase in lenders' earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). More than twenty lenders across India, including large non-banking financial companies and small finance banks, have successfully piloted these AI tools, with some integrating them into their core underwriting processes. The company’s end-to-end platform streamlines loan origination, sanctioning, and management, enhancing access to credit for the underserved micro-enterprise sector.
Vega Coffee
Venture Round in 2018
The Vega Marketplace will eventually feature farmers representing a variety of regions and coffee varietals. Customers will be able to search for farmers and select coffee based on origin, tasting notes, and/or roasting profile.
NurseDash
Seed Round in 2018
NurseDash is a healthcare staffing platform founded in Houston, Texas by professionals with experience in medicine and entrepreneurship. The company offers a digital application that connects qualified clinicians with hospitals and other medical facilities. It posts available shifts, matches them with vetted professionals, and handles compliance tasks such as background checks and license verification. The service enables clinicians to create flexible schedules and receive instant pay, while allowing facilities to fill staffing gaps quickly and reduce labor costs. NurseDash operates primarily in Texas and Ohio, using technology to streamline the hiring process and improve workforce flexibility in the healthcare sector.
Youverify
Seed Round in 2018
Youverify Inc. is a technology company founded in 2017 and based in Lewes, Delaware, specializing in identity verification solutions. The company's flagship product, Youverify, enables businesses and individuals to confirm user identities and physical addresses through advanced AI technology. It verifies identity documents by comparing them with facial biometrics and cross-checks this information against over 300 local and global databases. Youverify also collaborates with more than 20,000 field verification officers across Sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring physical address verification within 48 hours. By providing a single API for identity and address verification, Youverify addresses the challenges in Africa's digital landscape, offering a secure platform for background screening that includes identity fraud detection, encrypted data privacy, and risk assessment capabilities.
GoKid
Funding Round in 2018
GoKid Corporation is a technology company that specializes in mobile applications designed for carpooling among schools, teams, and active families in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Detroit, GoKid offers several products, including the GoKid Carpool app, which simplifies the organization and management of carpools. The platform allows parents to coordinate rides within their trusted networks of friends and neighbors, eliminating the need for strangers or paid drivers. Key features of the application include GPS-based tracking, live mapping, in-app messaging, automated reminders, and notifications about departure times and arrival status. By providing tools for efficient transportation management, GoKid aims to enhance the carpooling experience and foster community connections among families.
mPokket
Venture Round in 2018
mPokket is a digital lending platform that provides financial services primarily to students and young professionals in India. Through its mobile application, mPokket simplifies the borrowing process, allowing users to access credit quickly and conveniently from their smartphones. The platform aims to address the financial needs of underserved youth by offering not only loans but also insurance and career acceleration products. By facilitating access to funds for temporary cash requirements, mPokket empowers users to achieve greater financial independence and stability. The service is designed to be user-friendly, enabling borrowers to secure loans with just a few clicks, thereby enhancing their overall financial experience.
Gumption Labs
Venture Round in 2018
Gumption Labs is an end to end mutual fund software solution provider.
Anthem is a prominent SaaS company specializing in solutions for educational institutions in India. The platform automates essential functions such as fee collection, expense management, admissions, and teaching, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for schools, colleges, and co-curricular institutes. With a user base exceeding 65,000 educational institutions, Anthem offers a comprehensive money management system that includes features like cash flow analytics, bank reconciliation, spend control, and financial reporting. By streamlining these processes, Anthem helps educational institutions improve fee collection, minimize revenue loss, and manage expenses more effectively, providing them with greater control over their financial operations.
Qualified
Seed Round in 2017
Qualified is a company that specializes in online assessment solutions designed to identify top engineering talent. Its platform employs real-world coding challenges and automated assessments to evaluate candidates' skills accurately. By simulating real coding environments, Qualified enables businesses to conduct effective evaluations through integrated testing frameworks and live interview tools. This approach streamlines the recruiting process, allowing companies to quickly and efficiently identify high-performing engineers suited for their needs. Through its innovative methodology, Qualified provides a developer-friendly means of assessing the capabilities of potential software hires.
Paykii Inc. is a company based in Washington, District of Columbia, that specializes in cross-border bill payment solutions. It provides a platform that connects remittance providers, banks, and mobile money operators, allowing individuals living abroad to conveniently pay utility bills for their family members back home. The service offers access to major utility companies worldwide through a single transaction hub, ensuring secure transactions with bank-level security measures, including HSN authentication and 256-bit encryption. The platform also features real-time account information and fast payment processing, streamlining the bill payment process for users across different countries.
Fintual
Seed Round in 2017
Fintual is a digital investment platform based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2018 by Pedro Pineda, Omar Larré, Agustín Feuerhake, and Andres Marinkovic. The company caters primarily to young professionals seeking to make informed investment decisions. Fintual offers low-commission accounts for passive investment and employs artificial intelligence to assess clients' risk profiles. This technology helps generate tailored investment recommendations, empowering users to gain essential financial knowledge and manage their investments online effectively. By simplifying the investment process, Fintual aims to enhance accessibility to financial advisory services for a broader audience.
Upswing International
Venture Round in 2017
Upswing International, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in providing an online collaboration platform for academic support to schools. The company's core offerings include AdviseUp, MentorUp, and TutorUp, which facilitate student-advisor, student-mentor, and student-tutor interactions respectively. Additionally, Upswing provides comprehensive analytics and a virtual learning center to college administrators. By integrating various student support operations into a single, user-friendly platform, Upswing aims to enhance student retention and success.
ePesos
Venture Round in 2017
ePesos is a fintech company based in Monterrey, Mexico, that provides an online payment system enabling users to pay bills to individuals or institutions via Facebook, mobile phones, or email. The company focuses on offering financial solutions to the underbanked and unbanked populations, allowing workers to access their wages instantly, 24/7, throughout the year. ePesos facilitates the advancement of partial salaries through a custom-built mobile wallet, which helps financial institutions extend low-cost short-term working capital to employees without bank accounts. By revolutionizing benefits for both employers and employees, ePesos aims to enhance financial inclusion in Mexico.
Finix is a developer of a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payment transactions. The platform features a modular, workflow-driven architecture accompanied by a real-time interface that allows users to track transactions and consolidate data from various payment processors. It also supports the underwriting of merchant accounts, thereby facilitating efficient and secure push payments over debit cards. Finix serves banks, acquirers, and enterprises, providing them with the tools necessary to send money globally.
Enguru, developed by Kings Learning, is an ed-tech startup focused on enhancing employability through English language and communication skills training. Its flagship product, the enguru Spoken English app, boasts over 2.8 million users and offers courses in 28 languages, allowing learners to study English in their native tongue. The app caters to a range of proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced, including industry-specific functional English to boost employability. Enguru employs gamified learning techniques and real-time assessments, making it accessible for individuals as well as corporates, which use it for employee training modules. The company also provides app-based and teacher-led programs tailored for government schools, colleges, and training institutes across India.
Loans4SME
Venture Round in 2017
Loans4SME connects small businesses with lenders to provide cash-flow based loans. With a product suite tailored for high growth companies and a seemless, technology driven approach to lending, they provide a collateral free solution for every financing need your business has. They have built a vast network of lenders including banks, NBFCs, venture debt firms and family offices. Our experts help you navigate The complex debt financing landscape so you get timely capital.
Huli
Venture Round in 2017
Huli is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing the management of patient records and healthcare services. It offers a platform that integrates an online calendar with automatic reminders, enabling the seamless collection and communication of patient information, contacts, and medical insurance details. By streamlining appointment scheduling and other healthcare services, Huli aims to boost patient volume and satisfaction for healthcare providers while ensuring that patients can access medical services characterized by transparency and affordability. The company is dedicated to connecting the Latin American health ecosystem in a secure and efficient manner, ultimately improving the overall quality of care.
LivWell Health
Seed Round in 2017
LivWell Health, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing the well-being of older adults and their caregivers through innovative software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in managing home community-based services, particularly during transitions from hospital and post-acute care to home settings. LivWell Health offers a range of products designed to support person-centered care, including a cloud-based digital signage solution for senior living, a private TV channel that provides engaging content and emergency updates, and a senior portal that features activities calendars and community news. Additionally, the LivWell Health Platform serves as a comprehensive tool for managing various aspects of community-based services, including service referrals, workflow automation, and detailed analytics. Through these offerings, LivWell Health aims to improve the quality of life for older adults and streamline communication within senior living environments.
Masienda
Venture Round in 2017
Masienda is a U.S.-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing supply chain solutions for non-GMO heirloom corn and companion crops. It operates as a marketplace offering a range of products, including single-origin ingredients, cookware, and home goods sourced from Mexico. Masienda collaborates with traditional farmers to cultivate and procure high-quality ingredients and employs artisans to create durable home products and kitchen tools such as molcajetes, molinitos, comales, and tortilla presses. The company aims to enhance awareness and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of Mexican cuisine.
Idle Smart
Convertible Note in 2017
Idle Smart, LLC, established in 2011 and headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with a presence in Lenox, Massachusetts, specializes in providing solutions for commercial vehicle fleets. The company's core product is Idle Smart, an automated engine start-stop system designed to minimize overnight idle time, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions. This solution is particularly suited for day cabs, electric auxiliary power units (APUs), and school buses operating in the United States and Canada. Idle Smart's platform also offers remote management features, including battery and coolant temperature monitoring, automated engine running, and real-time performance analysis, ensuring fleet uptime and optimizing overall performance.
Olivine Technology
Seed Round in 2017
Olivine Technology, established in January 2010, is a software company that focuses on creating automated data capture tools designed to streamline the integration of various third-party solutions, including Quickbooks, Sage Evolution, SAP Business 1, SPSS, and Mpesa. The company addresses significant challenges related to data capture, such as high costs and lengthy processes involved in capturing, transmitting, organizing, reporting, and analyzing data. Its applications facilitate real-time monitoring of inventory levels and sales across multiple distribution sites, including warehouses, stores, branches, and sales vans. By enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to seamlessly connect their distribution networks with head offices, Olivine Technology enhances operational efficiency and data management.
PiggyVest
Seed Round in 2017
PiggyVest is a financial technology company based in Nigeria that provides an automated savings platform aimed at helping individuals and businesses manage their finances efficiently. The platform enables users, particularly from low- and middle-income backgrounds, to save small amounts of money regularly—whether daily, weekly, or monthly—thereby promoting sustainable savings habits. By automating the saving process, PiggyVest reduces the temptation to withdraw funds prematurely, as users can only access their savings on predetermined withdrawal dates. The company previously operated as Piggybank.ng and has since acquired a microfinance bank license. All funds saved through the platform are securely managed by a licensed asset management company. PiggyVest also facilitates the earning of competitive interest rates on savings, enhancing the value of users' money while eliminating withdrawal and monthly fees, thereby making financial management accessible and user-friendly.
Simulanis
Seed Round in 2017
Simulanis is an award-winning Ed-Tech company specializing in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and 3D simulation technologies aimed at enhancing learning and training experiences. By developing interactive and immersive products, Simulanis addresses the skill development needs in various sectors, particularly within engineering and manufacturing. The company also operates Simulanis Academy, which offers a range of training courses, including VR training and AR online courses, designed to equip learners with expertise in these advanced technologies. Through its innovative platform, Simulanis creates memorable and engaging experiences that bridge the gap between physical and digital realms, thereby transforming traditional training methods into dynamic learning opportunities.
Arable Labs, Inc. specializes in developing a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT) device equipped with advanced sensors for in-field crop monitoring. This technology allows farmers to digitize and optimize their agricultural decisions by providing critical data about the impact of weather and other factors on crop yield, quality, and harvest timing. Arable's integrated system combines unique spectral and thermal sensors with agronomic modeling and software tools, enabling users to monitor crop development and identify stressors such as water or nutrient deficiencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, agronomists, researchers, food processors, and agricultural enterprises, facilitating real-time insights and predictive analytics that enhance productivity and sustainability. Established in 2014, Arable is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company has received various accolades, highlighting its innovation in agricultural technology.
MPOWER Financing
Series A in 2017
MPOWER Financing is a Public Benefit Corporation based in Washington, D.C., that provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014, the company offers loans ranging from $2,001 to $50,000, which can be used for various student-related expenses, including tuition, housing, and books. Notably, MPOWER does not require a co-signer, collateral, or a U.S. credit history, utilizing a proprietary credit algorithm that assesses future potential instead. Loans are structured as 10-year fixed-rate agreements, with repayments beginning six months after graduation. The company also offers additional support services, such as interest discounts, personal finance education courses, credit-building resources, and job placement assistance. By partnering with universities, MPOWER identifies potential loan candidates and directly disburses funds to educational institutions for tuition and related expenses.
Certintell
Venture Round in 2017
Certintell, Inc. is a telemedicine company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance healthcare access for underserved populations. Founded in 2014 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, the company enables live video consultations between patients and healthcare providers, including primary and specialty care physicians. Certintell's platform facilitates communication through various channels such as voice, video, text, and image sharing, improving the diagnosis and treatment processes. By connecting patients with U.S. board-certified clinicians for services ranging from acute care to behavioral health and nutrition counseling, Certintell aims to make a significant impact on the health outcomes of its users.
M-TriGen
Venture Round in 2017
M-TriGen, Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializes in manufacturing innovative electrical generation products designed to replace conventional power systems. The company's primary offerings include PowerAire, which generates electricity, and GasAire, a gas heat pump. M-TriGen's products are modular combined heating, cooling, and power solutions that aim to improve energy efficiency by reducing costs and balancing existing renewable power generation systems.
Autonomous Tractor
Venture Round in 2017
Autonomous Tractor Corporation, founded in 2012 and based in Saint Michael, Minnesota, specializes in manufacturing autonomous electronic tractors tailored for agricultural applications such as tilling, harvesting, and hauling. The company offers innovative products like the Electric JD 4930 Sprayer and Electric JD 8760 tractors, which feature custom oil-cooled generators, proprietary drive electronics, and oil-cooled wheel motors. These advancements significantly reduce fuel consumption and enhance the longevity of the equipment. Autonomous Tractor's technology addresses the critical issue of labor shortages in agriculture, particularly during peak seasons, by enabling existing tractors to operate autonomously without relying on GPS. This system can perform various repetitive field tasks independently, allowing farmers to focus on management and profitability while still retaining the option for manual operation when necessary.
MPOWER Financing
Series A in 2016
MPOWER Financing is a Public Benefit Corporation based in Washington, D.C., that provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014, the company offers loans ranging from $2,001 to $50,000, which can be used for various student-related expenses, including tuition, housing, and books. Notably, MPOWER does not require a co-signer, collateral, or a U.S. credit history, utilizing a proprietary credit algorithm that assesses future potential instead. Loans are structured as 10-year fixed-rate agreements, with repayments beginning six months after graduation. The company also offers additional support services, such as interest discounts, personal finance education courses, credit-building resources, and job placement assistance. By partnering with universities, MPOWER identifies potential loan candidates and directly disburses funds to educational institutions for tuition and related expenses.
Pairin, Inc. is a Denver-based technology company established in 2012, focused on workforce process management. It offers a platform that personalizes career exploration, job matching, and skill development tailored for education, workforce programs, and government entities. The company's solutions include PAIRIN Hiring, which helps organizations identify top-performing applicants; PAIRIN Pro, which matches individuals to suitable job profiles and training programs while pinpointing skill gaps and providing resources for skill enhancement; and PAIRIN Personalizes, a tool aimed at developing soft skills. Through its industry-independent, cloud-based system, Pairin integrates soft skills development and matching into various programs, enabling clients to set specific outcomes and achieve their professional goals.
Fig Loans
Seed Round in 2016
Fig Loans, established in 2015 and based in Sugar Land, Texas, is a financial services company specializing in providing affordable loans and financial stability products to low-income individuals and families in Texas. It offers emergency loans, payday loan alternatives, and auto title loans, with a focus on flexible repayment plans and building credit. Fig Loans partners with local organizations like Family Houston to provide more affordable loan options, aiming to help borrowers overcome financial emergencies and work towards a better financial future.
Upsie Technology
Seed Round in 2016
Upsie Technology Inc is a mobile application developer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing consumers with an accessible platform to purchase extended warranties for a variety of consumer durables and electronic goods, including TVs, laptops, and home appliances. Upsie's application allows users to obtain warranty coverage at competitive prices without the pressure of sales pitches or hidden markups. The platform enables users to compare warranty options, store digital receipts, and track warranty expirations, making it easier to manage and protect their purchases. By offering a straightforward and user-friendly experience, Upsie Technology seeks to simplify the warranty buying process and enhance consumer protection for everyday products.
Nepris Inc. is a cloud-based platform that connects educators with industry professionals, enhancing the relevance of curriculum topics for students from K-16 and beyond. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, Nepris matches the expertise of industry professionals with specific learning objectives, facilitating virtual interactions that bring real-world experiences into the classroom. The platform enables professionals to engage with students through discussions, project mentoring, virtual tours, mock interviews, and workplace experiences, thereby bridging the gap between education and industry. This innovative approach allows educators to leverage industry connections effectively, fostering engagement and providing students with valuable insights into potential career paths.
Ared
Pre Seed Round in 2016
ARED Group is a technology company focused on bridging the digital divide through innovative solutions. Founded in 2013 and based in Kigali, Rwanda, ARED develops a solar-powered kiosk platform that provides essential services such as internet access, phone charging, airtime, mobile money, prepaid electricity, and tax payments. The company specifically aims to serve underserved populations, including women and individuals with disabilities. Its mini-server platform enhances the accessibility of digital applications by storing content closer to users, thereby reducing internet costs and improving performance. By leveraging renewable energy, ARED addresses the critical issue of energy access, enabling users to charge their devices and utilize digital services effectively. ARED began piloting its technology in 2020 across several African countries, working with local partners to facilitate a more inclusive digital landscape.
Emrgy
Venture Round in 2016
Emrgy is a technology company established in 2014 that specializes in the design and deployment of modular, scalable hydroelectric solutions. The company focuses on providing innovative hydroelectric turbines that generate electricity from slow or shallow water flows. Emrgy’s products incorporate advanced technologies, including turbines, magnetic gearboxes, and compact hydroelectric power generators, which significantly lower energy costs. These solutions enable power generation companies to effectively harness electricity from slow-moving rivers and streams, positioning Emrgy as a key player in the renewable energy sector as the industry shifts toward distributed energy sources.
PayGo Energy
Convertible Note in 2016
PayGo Energy is a Kenyan company founded in 2014 that develops and manufactures metering systems for pre-paid cooking gas. Its innovative technology allows customers to monitor their gas consumption and predict when their supply will run low, facilitating timely refills. By utilizing a pay-as-you-go model, the company enables households to purchase clean cooking fuel within their budget through mobile money transactions. This approach addresses the significant environmental and health issues associated with traditional cooking methods that rely on biomass fuels, which affect underserved communities globally. The company's system links gas cylinders with a cloud service and mobile connectivity, thereby enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of clean energy solutions for everyday cooking needs.
Constant Therapy Health
Series A in 2016
Constant Therapy Health, established in 2012 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, specializes in digital therapeutics for brain rehabilitation. The company's flagship product, Constant Therapy, is a mobile application that provides personalized, continuous exercises for patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke, aphasia, and learning disabilities. Utilizing adaptive technology and AI, the app offers a wide range of tasks to improve cognitive, language, and learning skills, transforming the delivery of brain rehabilitation. With over 140 million tasks completed, the platform has amassed the world's largest brain rehabilitation database, driving advancements in therapy practices. Constant Therapy Health serves clinicians, special educators, and patients, operating as a subsidiary of Digital Health Corp.
AQUEES, LLC is a Bethesda, Maryland-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in providing a water analytics platform aimed at promoting efficient water usage practices in large buildings. The company focuses on helping property owners and managers implement effective water conservation strategies, which are increasingly necessary due to rising water rates and growing demand driven by population growth and climate change. AQUEES offers a comprehensive solution developed with input from property managers, enabling clients to make informed decisions about their water consumption. The firm is dedicated to helping clients reduce water usage and save money, addressing a significant financial burden faced by residential households in the United States, which collectively spend around $100 billion annually on water and sewer services. AQUEES is committed to client satisfaction and continuously innovates to deliver practical solutions that drive results.
Stony Creek Colors
Venture Round in 2016
Stony Creek Colors, Inc. is a manufacturer of bio-based colorants specifically designed for the textile industry. Founded in 2012 by Sarah Bellos and based in Springfield, Tennessee, the company collaborates with small farmers in the Southeastern United States to produce plant-based dyes, including indigo. Stony Creek Colors aims to provide clean and safe alternatives to hazardous chemicals traditionally used in dyeing processes, supporting environmentally conscious practices within the textile and fashion industries. Through its innovative technology, the company enables mills and brands to offer premium products that prioritize sustainability and health.
Vault is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013, that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for student loan management and support. The company offers an intuitive web-based tool designed to assist employees in managing their student debt, empowering them to achieve financial freedom. Vault enables employers to enhance talent acquisition and retention by facilitating contributions to employees' loan repayments while also promoting 401(k) savings. The platform simplifies repayment scenarios and helps users find suitable repayment plans, fostering strong relationships between employers and employees. By addressing the financial burden of student loan debt, Vault positions itself as a valuable resource for organizations looking to support their workforce.
Kuli Kuli, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in producing nutritional moringa products. Founded in 2011 by Anne Tsuei, Jordan Moncharmont, Lisa Curtis, and Valerie Popelka, Kuli Kuli offers a diverse range of products, including moringa bars, moringa powders, green energy shots, herbal teas, and sampler packs. The company markets its offerings through both retail stores and online platforms, aiming to provide consumers with healthy and sustainable options derived from the moringa plant.
INRFOOD
Seed Round in 2015
INRFOOD, Inc., established in 2011 and based in Durham, North Carolina, develops websites and mobile applications aimed at helping users make informed dietary decisions. Their platform allows users to discuss and share information about their diet, view advanced analytics of their eating habits, and receive real-time notifications about products that may not be suitable due to various allergies or dietary restrictions such as gluten, milk, peanut, shellfish, soy, tree nut, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic, heart condition, pregnant, egg allergy, fish allergy, corn allergy, and wheat allergy. The company offers the INRFOOD APP, which provides detailed food information, and Sugar Cube, an application that helps users visualize sugar content in their food using teaspoons, packets, and sugar cubes. These applications are available through iTunes, Google Play, and App Store.
Billpocket
Venture Round in 2015
Billpocket is a financial technology company that transforms smartphones and tablets into point-of-sale terminals, allowing users to accept card payments easily and efficiently. By eliminating the need for traditional banking setups and associated fees, Billpocket offers a streamlined solution for businesses to process payments. The platform supports transactions from all major credit and debit cards and provides features such as the option for customers to convert payments into interest-free monthly installments. With minimal setup requirements, Billpocket enables sellers to accept payments while charging a fixed commission, making it an accessible choice for merchants looking to enhance their payment processing capabilities.
Spensa Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in developing software and technology solutions for the agriculture sector. Founded in 2009 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, Spensa offers a range of tools designed to enhance crop protection and efficiency. Its flagship products include OpenScout, a mobile application for recording and tagging field notes and photos, and MyTraps, a tool for collecting and visualizing pest data. Additionally, the company provides Z-Trap, a smart insect trap system that helps farmers analyze and predict pest populations. With a mission to reduce reliance on manual labor while promoting sustainable farming practices, Spensa leverages advanced expertise in wireless sensor networks, robotics, and computer vision to innovate within the agricultural industry. As a subsidiary of Telvent DTN, LLC since 2018, Spensa continues to focus on fostering eco-friendly farming and improving agricultural productivity.
MPOWER Financing
Seed Round in 2015
MPOWER Financing is a Public Benefit Corporation based in Washington, D.C., that provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014, the company offers loans ranging from $2,001 to $50,000, which can be used for various student-related expenses, including tuition, housing, and books. Notably, MPOWER does not require a co-signer, collateral, or a U.S. credit history, utilizing a proprietary credit algorithm that assesses future potential instead. Loans are structured as 10-year fixed-rate agreements, with repayments beginning six months after graduation. The company also offers additional support services, such as interest discounts, personal finance education courses, credit-building resources, and job placement assistance. By partnering with universities, MPOWER identifies potential loan candidates and directly disburses funds to educational institutions for tuition and related expenses.
Quotanda
Seed Round in 2015
Quotanda is a lending as a service platform that enables organizations to offer education loan programs in any country and currency. The platform supports lenders, schools, governments, foundations, and communities in quickly creating and managing affordable education financing. Quotanda handles end-to-end program operations, including setup, marketing, compliance, loan origination, automated credit decisions, disbursement, servicing, and default management, allowing partners to scale access to education without expanding internal resources. Its client base includes educational institutions, government bodies, and financial institutions seeking to broaden student financing options globally.
Pear Deck
Seed Round in 2015
Pear Deck, Inc. is a software development company focused on the education sector, established in 2014 and headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa. The company offers an interactive online platform that enhances the learning experience by enabling teachers to connect with students in a virtual classroom setting. Its flagship product allows for synchronized learning experiences, where presentations are displayed simultaneously on projectors and student devices. This innovative approach blurs the lines between instruction and assessment, fostering active engagement and data-driven teaching methods. Pear Deck's platform supports learners of all ages and abilities, facilitating improved educational outcomes by ensuring that every student can participate and benefit from tailored instructional moments. As of late 2020, Pear Deck operates as a subsidiary of Liminex, Inc.
1DocWay
Seed Round in 2015
1DocWay, Inc. is a telemedicine company that specializes in building telepsychiatry networks for various healthcare facilities, including psychiatric hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company offers a browser-based platform that enables secure videoconferencing, appointment scheduling, and medical records management. This platform connects patients with local psychiatric hospitals, psychiatrists, and advanced practice registered nurses who can provide care remotely. 1DocWay serves a diverse range of clients across multiple states, including Arkansas, California, Texas, and North Carolina. The company's innovative approach facilitates access to mental health services, particularly for rural, elderly, disabled, and busy patients, enhancing scheduling flexibility and improving the overall healthcare experience.
Atikus is dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by offering innovative, technology-driven financial solutions. The company provides credit insurance, loans, and risk management services that cater specifically to the capital needs of underserved demographics, including women. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by these groups, Atikus aims to increase both the quantity and quality of financial products available, thereby empowering MSMEs to grow and develop. Through its targeted approach, the company works to strengthen the operational capabilities of lenders, ultimately fostering a more inclusive financial ecosystem that supports the future growth of the MSME sector.
Edsix BrainLab
Angel Round in 2015
Edsix Brain Lab Private Ltd, founded in 2013 and based in Chennai, India, operates an online platform focused on educational gaming. The company offers Skill Angels, a platform designed to enhance students' thinking skills through engaging games. Edsix Brain Lab is recognized as an emerging player in the edutainment industry and is incubated by IIT Madras Rural Technology Business Incubator. The firm aims to disrupt the educational gaming sector by developing interactive products that combine brain skill enhancement with curriculum-based content. Edsix Brain Lab’s vision is to provide users with an enjoyable and effective way to boost their cognitive abilities.
IUNU
Venture Round in 2015
IUNU develops an agricultural AI and computer vision platform that supports greenhouse management through a SaaS solution. Its platform provides growers with actionable insights and granular production management capabilities, enabling precise monitoring of crop growth. The LUNA greenhouse AI platform uses computer vision to track plants in real time, identify growing maladies before they affect yields, and promote accountability of growing practices. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, the company connects plants, facilities, and people through a single interface, helping commercial greenhouses become precise, predictable, demand-based manufacturers and enabling global access to its technology.
FIN Gourmet
Venture Round in 2015
FIN Gourmet is a producer of wild-caught Asian Carp products, specializing in large whole boneless fillets from Silver Carp, as well as all-natural Vietnamese fish tofu offered in ready-to-eat patties and nuggets. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky, the company focuses on creating high-quality food products using fresh ingredients without MSG, chemicals, or preservatives. By utilizing environmentally friendly methods to produce surimi-based products, FIN Gourmet aims to provide consumers with healthy, year-round seafood options while also generating economic opportunities for local communities and revitalizing the inland fishing industry.
Lekki Peninsula Affordable Schools
Seed Round in 2015
Lekki Peninsula Affordable Schools is a low-cost private school chain in Nigeria focused on delivering high-quality education to low-income families. The institution operates on an all-inclusive fee structure, which covers tuition, books, uniforms, exams, and additional lessons, including after-school programs. This model makes quality education accessible to families at the bottom of the economic pyramid. Lekki Peninsula Affordable Schools also offers a flexible payment system, allowing families to pay fees on a weekly basis, accommodating their financial situations. The schools provide a safe and clean environment for learning, complemented by extracurricular activities such as sports, drama, and arts, aimed at fostering socially responsible and economically productive citizens.
Futurepump
Seed Round in 2014
Futurepump Ltd is a company based in Kisumu, Kenya, that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing solar-powered irrigation pumps tailored for smallholder farmers. The Sunflower irrigation pump, the company's flagship product, provides a robust and portable solution, allowing farmers to irrigate their crops sustainably. By utilizing solar energy, it offers a cleaner and more cost-effective alternative to traditional petrol or diesel pumps, making irrigation more accessible. This innovation enables farmers to enhance their agricultural productivity by watering crops on demand, leading to more reliable harvests and the potential to grow and sell produce year-round. Futurepump's technology aims to support the economic well-being of farmers, their families, and the broader community by improving agricultural efficiency in a significant global market with over 500 million one-acre farmers.
Ojay Greene
Seed Round in 2014
Ojay Greene is a marketing consultancy based in Kenya that specializes in serving businesses and startups. The company provides a range of services, including advisory support, product launch planning and execution, executive coaching, and management training. Additionally, Ojay Greene offers training in product management and customer service, particularly tailored for the agriculture sector. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality produce to its customers, ensuring they receive the finest and safest products at competitive prices.
e-Chromic Technologies
Seed Round in 2014
e-Chromic Technologies specializes in the development of reflective electrochromic thin film designed for retrofitting existing windows in both commercial and residential buildings. This innovative thin film technology allows windows to switch from a transparent state, which maximizes natural light, to a diffuse reflective state that can block approximately 90% of solar heating when activated. Compared to traditional absorptive technologies, this product demonstrates a 43% increase in energy efficiency and is projected to reduce air conditioning costs and related CO2 emissions by about 35%. The electrochromic thin film is user-controllable and wireless, making it a versatile option for enhancing energy efficiency without the need for costly new window installations. The company aims to offer this technology at less than half the price of competing smart window solutions, further promoting its accessibility and adoption in the market.
PAX Pure
Seed Round in 2014
PAX Pure, Inc. is a water purification technology company based in San Rafael, California, founded in 2012 by Kimberly Morris and Philip O’Connor. The company specializes in developing innovative water treatment solutions aimed at minimizing capital, operational, and environmental costs. Its flagship device simulates high altitude boiling by reducing the pressure on water, allowing it to boil at significantly lower temperatures. This technology enables effective desalination and demineralization of water without the need for moving parts or membranes, making it suitable for treating high levels of total dissolved solids. PAX Pure's solutions are designed to cater to a range of industrial clients, providing cost-effective methods for water treatment while ensuring high water recovery rates.
Rimidi Inc. is a healthcare technology company focused on improving diabetes management for patients and healthcare providers. Founded in 2011 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Rimidi develops a cloud-based software solution called DIABETES+ME, which integrates patient-generated health data from connected devices with clinical data to identify gaps in diabetes care. This platform allows physicians to monitor patients remotely, providing insights that facilitate timely interventions and treatment adjustments. By promoting effective communication and data-driven decision-making, Rimidi aims to enhance the overall management of diabetes, addressing a critical issue in healthcare. The company was formerly known as Rimidi Diabetes, Inc. and rebranded in July 2018.
Experifun
Seed Round in 2014
Experifun is an educational organization founded by a group of IIT and IIM alumni and educators dedicated to making science accessible and enjoyable for children. The company focuses on developing experiments, activities, and gadgets that engage young minds and foster a love for learning. Experifun collaborates with schools, parents, and students to create online learning courses and provide comprehensive learning assistance. Their approach includes mobilizing beneficiaries, training students, delivering assessments, and managing educational programs, all aimed at enhancing students' understanding of scientific concepts. Through these initiatives, Experifun seeks to inspire curiosity and exploration in the field of science.
TruClinic
Seed Round in 2014
TruClinic is a healthcare technology company that offers a cloud-based telemedicine platform designed to enhance communication between patients, providers, and care teams. By facilitating secure video conferencing and telehealth services, the platform allows users to connect face to face, regardless of location or time. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, enabling healthcare providers to improve efficiency in patient treatment. TruClinic aims to eliminate barriers related to access, cost, and location, ultimately transforming the way healthcare is delivered and experienced.
Rural Spark
Seed Round in 2014
Rural Spark B.V. is a company that designs and manufactures energy kits aimed at enhancing energy access in rural areas. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tilburg, the Netherlands, with an additional location in Kampala, Uganda, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for solar energy. Its product offerings include home energy kits and TV kits, which comprise essential components such as solar panels, lamps, routers, and phone chargers. Rural Spark promotes cooperative energy-sharing networks, allowing homes to share excess energy with their neighbors. Additionally, the company operates a service and retail platform that supports marketing campaigns, pre-paid payments, and subscription management, facilitating user interaction and customer support. By enabling local energy solutions, Rural Spark aims to transform traditional energy systems into collaborative grids that empower communities.
Parvata Foods
Seed Round in 2014
Parvata Foods is a socio-commercial enterprise founded in 2013 by graduates of the Indian Institute of Management, headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. The company focuses on establishing a value chain for organic produce, specifically fruits, vegetables, and spices sourced from Sikkim and other North-Eastern states of India. By integrating farmers from challenging hilly areas into the main value chain, Parvata Foods aims to enhance their living standards. In addition to sourcing, the company undertakes processing to add value to its products, catering primarily to retail outlets seeking fresh organic food ingredients. Through its efforts, Parvata Foods not only supports local farmers but also contributes to the availability of organic food options in the market.
eMoneyPool
Seed Round in 2014
eMoneyPool, Inc. is a Phoenix, Arizona-based company that operates a money pool marketplace in the United States. Founded in 2012, eMoneyPool provides an online community portal that facilitates peer-lending groups, allowing users to pool money each month and take turns receiving a lump sum. The platform is designed to assist individuals in achieving short-term financial goals by leveraging their social networks to access capital. Additionally, eMoneyPool aims to build credit for its users by creating pathways to traditional mainstream lenders through the use of alternative credit and payment histories. The company's mission focuses on fostering a community of savers and borrowers to help each other meet important financial objectives.
Bodhi Health Education
Seed Round in 2014
Bodhi Health Education Pvt. Ltd. specializes in developing e-learning software aimed at training health workers and vision assistants across India. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Gurugram, the company focuses on enhancing healthcare knowledge, particularly in areas such as maternal and child care, immunization, first aid, hygiene, basic eye care, and common diseases like malaria and tuberculosis. Its training platform is designed to be accessible on Android-based tablets, existing IT infrastructure at health centers, and mobile phones used by health workers. By leveraging technology, Bodhi Health Education aims to significantly improve the quality of medical education and awareness among health professionals and community health workers, thereby contributing to the overall enhancement of healthcare in India.
Sudiksha
Seed Round in 2014
Sudiksha Knowledge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a social entrepreneurship initiative focused on improving educational standards in India, particularly for underprivileged children. The company operates a network of affordable preschools that provide a holistic curriculum designed to foster cognitive, social, and linguistic development during the crucial formative years of early childhood. By leveraging innovative teaching methods and a research-driven approach, Sudiksha serves as a social laboratory, continually refining its educational practices to enhance learning outcomes. The initiative aims to revolutionize the educational landscape, ensuring that quality education is accessible to all children, regardless of their socio-economic status.
WiseBanyan
Venture Round in 2014
WiseBanyan, Inc. is a financial advisory firm that offers online wealth management services to individuals and institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company is recognized as the world's first free financial advisor, providing automated, goal-based investing and financial planning without any minimum investment requirements. WiseBanyan's platform allows clients to create and manage personalized investment and retirement portfolios, utilizing customized portfolio construction and automated rebalancing to help users achieve their financial objectives. Currently, the firm serves over 25,000 clients across the United States, enabling them to save and invest for their goals, starting from their very first dollar.
Continental Renewable Energy
Seed Round in 2014
Continental Renewable Energy, established in 2011 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly construction materials from recycled plastics. The company produces a range of products including roofing tiles, plastic fencing posts, plastic lumber, paving slabs, and rombas road blocks. These items are designed for use in various settings such as farms, homes, national parks, forest reserves, and commercial areas. Notably, the plastic fencing posts, known as Corec fencing poles, are made from mixed post-consumer waste blended with sand, making them both cost-efficient and environmentally friendly. The products are known for their high quality, durability, and long life expectancy of over 40 years with minimal degradation.
Wanda Agriculture Group
Seed Round in 2014
Wanda Organic Ltd is a Kenyan start-up focused on enhancing soil health and crop nutrition. The company specializes in importing and marketing innovative organic bio-fertilizers, aiming to raise awareness of their benefits among local farmers. Wanda Organic has secured exclusive rights to this technology and plans to establish local production facilities in Kenya and other East African countries, including Zambia and Malawi. The company is also committed to developing a robust distribution network, supported by a customer-centric promotion, marketing, and sales strategy to drive demand for sustainable agricultural solutions in the region.
iKure Techsoft
Angel Round in 2014
iKure Techsoft Pvt. Ltd., established in 2009, is a Kolkata-based medical research technology company that develops cloud-hosted software platforms enabling healthcare collaboration across rural and urban areas. Its Wireless Health Incident Monitoring System facilitates communication between health workers/doctors in rural regions and specialist doctors in cities, allowing case escalation and advice-seeking. The company also offers franchise opportunities to expand its reach. iKure Techsoft aims to improve rural healthcare accessibility through affordable ICT solutions, partnering with various stakeholders such as corporate entities, healthcare providers, and government agencies.
Solar Site Design
Seed Round in 2013
Solar Site Design is a cloud-based content management platform focused on providing a comprehensive project development solution for solar professionals. The platform facilitates collaboration among stakeholders by gathering and sharing vital information about solar projects, including details on installation, customer acquisition, and permitting. This approach aims to reduce customer acquisition costs and streamline the solar development process, enabling businesses to efficiently gather data and create accurate project quotes. Solar Site Design's mission is to support solar professionals globally by offering an innovative information technology platform tailored to the needs of the solar industry.
Spensa Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in developing software and technology solutions for the agriculture sector. Founded in 2009 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, Spensa offers a range of tools designed to enhance crop protection and efficiency. Its flagship products include OpenScout, a mobile application for recording and tagging field notes and photos, and MyTraps, a tool for collecting and visualizing pest data. Additionally, the company provides Z-Trap, a smart insect trap system that helps farmers analyze and predict pest populations. With a mission to reduce reliance on manual labor while promoting sustainable farming practices, Spensa leverages advanced expertise in wireless sensor networks, robotics, and computer vision to innovate within the agricultural industry. As a subsidiary of Telvent DTN, LLC since 2018, Spensa continues to focus on fostering eco-friendly farming and improving agricultural productivity.
Edsix BrainLab
Seed Round in 2013
Edsix Brain Lab Private Ltd, founded in 2013 and based in Chennai, India, operates an online platform focused on educational gaming. The company offers Skill Angels, a platform designed to enhance students' thinking skills through engaging games. Edsix Brain Lab is recognized as an emerging player in the edutainment industry and is incubated by IIT Madras Rural Technology Business Incubator. The firm aims to disrupt the educational gaming sector by developing interactive products that combine brain skill enhancement with curriculum-based content. Edsix Brain Lab’s vision is to provide users with an enjoyable and effective way to boost their cognitive abilities.
One Earth Designs
Seed Round in 2013
One Earth Designs is a company that specializes in the development of high-performance solar cookers aimed at reducing fuel consumption and minimizing exposure to toxic emissions from traditional cooking methods. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, the company’s flagship product, SolSource, effectively harnesses solar energy with an impressive efficiency of 90%, enabling zero-emissions cooking. In addition to its solar cookers, One Earth Designs focuses on creating a range of renewable technology solutions that cater to various household needs, including electricity generation and space heating. The company is committed to providing user-friendly, robust, and efficient products that promote sustainable living.
Neighborly Corporation is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online community investment marketplace, allowing individual retail investors to access the municipal bond market. This platform funds essential public projects, such as schools, parks, and infrastructure, enabling citizens to invest directly in their communities. Neighborly connects issuers with a diverse range of investors, facilitating ongoing investor relations and surveillance. Founded in 2012, Neighborly aims to democratize access to public finance, thereby enhancing community engagement in civic projects. Additionally, Neighborly, Inc., formerly known as The Dwyer Group, provides a wide array of residential and commercial restoration and cleaning services through its extensive network of franchises. With a history dating back to 1970, the company has grown to encompass 21 service-based brands across several countries, offering essential services including plumbing, HVAC, and home maintenance. Neighborly is committed to supporting franchisees and enhancing the quality of life for homeowners through affordable service solutions.
Lipisha
Seed Round in 2013
Lipisha is a Kenyan company based in Nairobi that specializes in mobile payment solutions for businesses across Africa. It develops a mobile payment platform designed to facilitate the integration and automation of mobile money transactions. The platform allows businesses to connect with various mobile money channels, ensuring secure transactions through high-grade data encryption and anti-fraud mechanisms. Additionally, Lipisha offers a comprehensive suite of reporting tools that enable clients to search, view, and analyze their payment data, enhancing their business intelligence capabilities. By streamlining mobile payments, Lipisha aims to simplify the payment process for both businesses and their customers.
UBELONG
Seed Round in 2013
UBELONG LLC is an international volunteering and talent development company that facilitates cross-border engagement to promote humanitarian efforts and positive change. Established in 2008, the company is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, with an additional office in Lisbon, Portugal. UBELONG provides secure and cost-effective short-term volunteering opportunities in regions including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The organization is guided by a team of volunteers and university professors, emphasizing a commitment to meaningful and impactful service experiences for participants.
Infinite Composites
Convertible Note in 2013
Infinite Composites is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced composite pressure vessels and structures. Founded in 2010, it aims to revolutionize composite pressure vessel technology to facilitate its widespread adoption, particularly in applications related to space exploration and sustainable transport. The company's innovative gas storage systems are designed to hold more fuel weight than the weight of the cylinders themselves, making them particularly suitable for weight-sensitive sectors such as aerospace, including launch vehicles, satellites, and spacecraft, as well as industrial gas and transportation markets. Infinite Composites is committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that its products meet and exceed industry quality standards while maintaining a focus on delivering defect-free solutions.
Save Energy Systems
Seed Round in 2013
Save Energy Systems, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in developing and manufacturing intelligent control systems for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, primarily targeting small to mid-sized commercial facilities. Founded in 2011, the company offers its flagship product, the Demand-Limiting Controller, which optimizes energy usage by managing HVAC loads and kWh consumption during peak demand periods. This system integrates real-time zone data and weather forecasts to maintain optimal indoor conditions while reducing energy consumption. Save Energy Systems also provides a scalable, IoT-enabled building management solution that includes advanced remote monitoring, occupancy-based controls, energy metering, and AI-powered analytics. The company's focus on in-house hardware and software development allows for a comprehensive approach to energy management, catering to various sectors such as health clubs, hotels, and retail. By employing a wireless installation method, Save Energy Systems enhances operational efficiency and cybersecurity while facilitating rapid deployments, making its solutions accessible to facilities lacking existing building management systems.
EcoFuels Kenya
Seed Round in 2013
Eco Fuels Kenya is a for-profit social enterprise producing biofuel, organic fertilisers, and plant health products from the nuts and seeds of the Croton Megalocarpus, a naturally abundant plant in East Africa with no other productive or commercial use. The impact and sustainability of the environment, our supply chain, and our operations are main focuses of our organisation from our Seed Collectors Network, to our no-waste manufacturing process, to the positive environmental benefits of our products’ consumption.
Simpa Energy
Seed Round in 2012
Simpa Energy is a company based in Karnataka, India, that specializes in providing solar power systems to households and shops in rural areas. Established in 2010, it aims to make clean energy simple, affordable, and accessible. The company employs a pay-as-you-go pricing model similar to pre-paid mobile phone services, allowing customers to make a small initial payment for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems. Subsequent payments for electricity contribute towards the total purchase price of the system. Once fully paid, customers own the solar system outright, gaining access to reliable and clean electricity at no further cost. Simpa Energy’s offerings include a comprehensive set of hardware and software solutions for lighting, cooling, entertainment, and information, enhancing the convenience and utility of clean power for its users.
Sevamob
Seed Round in 2012
Sevamob is a healthcare technology company that offers an AI-assisted disease management platform aimed at transforming healthcare delivery. The platform is designed to significantly reduce the cost of care for various health concerns, including general health, nutrition, cardiometabolic issues, infectious diseases, and vision problems. It comprises three main components: point-of-care diagnostics facilitated by Sevamob AI and rapid testing kits, telehealth consultations, and the delivery of medicines to patients. By utilizing mobile clinics, Sevamob enables patients to access preventive care, prescriptions, and treatments for common ailments, thereby connecting them with healthcare experts more efficiently.