Google for Startups

Google for Startups is an initiative supporting global startups. It offers access to Google's products, connections, and best practices through a network of partners in over 135 countries. The program aims to help determined startups succeed.

Matthew Brittin

President, EMEA

Sundar Pichai

CEO, Google

Past deals in Finance

AX

Grant in 2025
AX is the first Data & AI-powered Accelerator-as-a-Service, generating momentum by cutting investment deals timeframe from months to days with one click. Leveraging decades of global data analysis on investments, we’re on a mission to lead investment in the $3T Global Creative Economy market with expansion into other industries.

Nobuk Africa

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Nobuk is a payments reconciliation company enabling groups and collectives in Africa collect funds effortlessly and automatically reconcile and organize records into easily shareable reports.

20APY

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
20APY: Simplifying financial freedom with decentralized finance 20APY is a fintech that uses high-yield alternative investments and zero-interest credit to simplify Financial Freedom. We employ blockchain technology to issue RWA Tokens that offer a fixed return of 20% per year, and the funds raised are used to foster the credit market in Brazil in low-risk operations.

TackleAI

Grant in 2024
TackleAI is a software company specializing in artificial intelligence. It uses its proprietary AI platform to analyze and organize unstructured data within documents, enabling businesses to automate workflows, increase efficiency, and reduce human error.

20APY

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
20APY: Simplifying financial freedom with decentralized finance 20APY is a fintech that uses high-yield alternative investments and zero-interest credit to simplify Financial Freedom. We employ blockchain technology to issue RWA Tokens that offer a fixed return of 20% per year, and the funds raised are used to foster the credit market in Brazil in low-risk operations.

Variance2

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Variance2 is a technology company that develops an AI-driven stock analysis tool. This tool predicts financial statements and summarizes Sedar filings, providing users with valuable insights to inform their investment decisions.

Izifin

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
IziFin is a developer of a configurable and affordable Embedded Intelligence Operating System aimed at providing flexible Embedded Banking products to a wide range of companies, regardless of their size or sector. The company seeks to simplify the complexities and high costs traditionally associated with such financial solutions. Additionally, IziFin's platform incorporates artificial intelligence to enhance business intelligence capabilities, allowing clients to effectively leverage their data through seamless integration with existing software and processes. This adaptability enables businesses to access and utilize their software efficiently, facilitating improved operational performance.

TaxxWiz

Grant in 2023
TaxxWiz is a virtual tax preparation company that provides a solution for individuals and business owners to have a reliable resource for financial needs and services.

Herconomy (Ex AGS Tribe)

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Herconomy is the first bank for women in Nigeria. Women can build their finances and capacities, collaborate, and access opportunities. Empower women in Nigeria and beyond to be financially independent, thereby contributing to the socioeconomic growth of their ecosystem.

Jumba

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Jumba is a construction technology platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2022, that streamlines B2B procurement of construction materials and financing. The platform allows hardware stores and construction firms to order a wide range of materials (cement, steel, paint, tiles, plumbing, electrical components, glass, kitchen and bathroom finishes) and to pay later. It aggregates materials from multiple suppliers, manages logistics and financing, and provides transparent pricing, quality control, and efficient delivery options. By offering a dependable sourcing channel and consolidated procurement, Jumba aims to help projects stay on budget and on schedule.

Periculum

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Periculum develops an advanced data intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning models. This platform processes large datasets, extracts meaningful insights, and automates data-driven workflows to enhance efficiency, optimize operations, and facilitate informed strategic decisions.

truQ

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
truQ is a logistics platform that connects those needing transportation services with nearby vehicles in real-time. It offers SaaS infrastructure for businesses to coordinate these interactions more efficiently, and provides access to capital for drivers on the platform to support their operations and growth.

ORDA

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ORDA is a cloud-based restaurant operating system built for African chefs and food business owners. ORDA's ePos, integrations, and lending solutions enable Africa’s millions of food business owners to scale and grow their business. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

UniPay

Pre Seed Round in 2023
UniPay is an eCommerce platform for infrastructure and industry-lacking regions that offers 5 products that enable trust, promote transparency, and enforce accountability.

Alajo App

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Alajo is an Escrowed Digital Piggy Bank for the Under(un)banked without the need of internet access. We do this by helping the grassroot population save money every day (avg. $2.13 per day) using USSD, IVR and SMS through POS and Money Agents in their communities, delivered via a Savings Infrastructure.

MipangoApp

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
MipangoApp is a financial data analysis, education, money management, and recommendations software for Financial Institutions, and a mobile application for the unbanked. They are enabling users to track their income and expenses, set financial goals, and get personalized financial advice and investment opportunities.

Tyms

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Tyms is an AI-powered finance and accounting automation software for CFOs, accountants, and business owners.

Chimoney

Grant in 2023
Chimoney provides infrastructure and an API that enables value transfer across currencies, ledgers, and protocols. It offers a secure, simple payment platform for businesses and developers to send and receive cross-border payments in multiple currencies and via various methods, aiming to unlock global payment capabilities and streamline financial operations. The company handles the payment chain and financial activities, supporting seamless value movement between systems and enabling projects to realize their potential.

Moves

Grant in 2023
Moves is making gig work better. We're building the largest community of serious gig workers — helping them manage their overhead and keep them on the road. We help maximize the perks of independent and flexible work, while minimizing the headaches and overhead. Moves partners with gig companies to create seamless experiences for gig workers. Our tailored financial services provide instant payouts and cash advances to your workers. Plus, access our proven worker recruitment channels.

HD

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
HD is a healthcare and surgery marketplace, powering over 1,500+ healthcare providers including some of the biggest hospitals. HD connects patients to hospitals, clinics, operating rooms, and surgeons while offering healthcare financing solutions to increase access to affordable care and surgeries. To date, over 250,000 patients have benefited from more accessible and affordable healthcare and surgeries through the company's platform.

PasarMikro

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
PasarMikro is a B2B digital marketplace focused on modernizing Indonesia's agricultural, fisheries, and livestock sectors. It offers features like order management, stock tracking, digital payments, and trade credit to facilitate efficient transactions, improve operational management, and enhance market reach for farmers, fishermen, and micro traders.

DjookyX

Grant in 2022
DjookyX is a music marketplace that connects musicians with fans and investors, providing artists with the financial resources needed to advance their careers. By allowing musicians to sell Royalty Rights (RR) to their songs, DjookyX enables investors to share in the future royalty income generated from these works. The platform not only facilitates funding for music development and marketing but also fosters a deeper relationship between artists and their fanbase by enabling audience participation in investments. Additionally, DjookyX supports artists in hosting musical competitions and shows, thereby enhancing their engagement with fans and promoting their work within the industry.

FinanceGPT Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
FinanceGPT Labs is a developer of an AI-driven quantitative analysis platform designed to empower financial professionals and individual investors. The company's cloud-based solution simplifies complex financial analysis, making it accessible without the need for coding expertise. It caters to a diverse range of users, including asset managers who seek to streamline research and portfolio construction, investment analysts looking for deeper insights from extensive datasets, and hedge funds or proprietary trading firms that require efficient development and backtesting of trading strategies. By leveraging artificial intelligence, FinanceGPT Labs provides critical datasets related to country and industry metrics, macro performance, and company analytics, enabling users to optimize returns and manage risk effectively.

Declarando

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Declarando is a tax consultancy founded in 2016 and headquartered in Spain, specializing in assisting self-employed individuals with their accounting and tax obligations. The company offers a digital financial advisory platform that simplifies tax regulation compliance by providing a variety of services, including personal income tax (IRPF), value-added tax (VAT), rental income management, and savings consulting. By facilitating the accurate recording of invoices and timely tax filing, Declarando aims to help its clients avoid unintentional tax errors and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

NG.CASH

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
NG.CASH is a digital app designed to help Generation Z become financially independent. It allows users to manage their own money with solutions such as PIX (Brazil’s “instant-payment” method), prepaid credit cards, allowance management, and a virtual card. Structured as a financial hub, NG.CASH aims to accompany its clients throughout their lives and increase financial literacy in the region.

Built Accounting

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Built Accounting is chartered accountants, financial analysts, developers, and marketers passionate about the prosperity of SMEs in Africa.

Blossom Social

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Blossom Social is a startup building a social investing platform that fosters financial literacy and community-driven ideas. The platform lets users view portfolios and trades of friends and top investors, discover new investment ideas from the community, and share portfolios, trades, and ideas. It provides portfolio tracking tools and investing education in a Duolingo-style format to help users make informed financial decisions. The service emphasizes verifiable stock holdings and performance to inform decision-making and promote transparent sharing within the community.

Dollarito

Grant in 2022
Dollarito is a digital lending platform that helps the Hispanic population with no credit history or low FICO score access fair credit. The company specializes in the fields of credit, financial services, fintech, and personal finance.

Miren

Grant in 2022
Miren is an end-to-end lending software company for community development financial institutions. Miren’s software and data services eliminates the use of credit scores for small business lending. We are on a mission to expand access to financing capital to underserved small business owners.

Go (formerly Upward)

Grant in 2022
Go, formerly known as Upward, is a personal financial application tailored for gig workers, including drivers and delivery personnel. The platform assists users in managing their finances by tracking income and expenses, predicting future taxes based on current earnings, and facilitating bill management. Go aims to help users save for their taxes from 1099 income by encouraging them to set aside funds each quarter. Additionally, the application maximizes deductions related to expenses and mileage, enabling users to reduce their overall tax liabilities. Through its user-friendly interface, Go provides essential tools for financial planning, ensuring that gig workers can effectively manage their earnings and optimize their financial outcomes.

VenturePole

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
VenturePole is an artificial intelligence company that has goal to reduce the lack of diversity in venture financing. By advocating for equal access for underrepresented entrepreneurs including women, LGBT people, people with disabilities, and founders of color, they hope to democratize access to venture investment.

Farseer

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Farseer is a developer of a financial planning and analysis platform that aims to enhance cash flow management and profitability for companies. The platform allows users to construct financial models, seamlessly import actual data, and automatically generate forecasts across various revenue and cost categories. Additionally, it supports the rapid creation of what-if scenarios, significantly reducing manual work while improving accuracy and security. Through its advanced predictive features, Farseer provides valuable insights that facilitate informed decision-making within the realm of financial planning and analytics.

Founderland

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Founderland is a community platform focused on empowering women of color founders to build sustainable businesses. By bridging the funding gap, it aims to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The organization offers resources and education designed to enhance investor readiness, while facilitating connections among women of color founders. This supportive platform enables members to share experiences and insights, fostering a sense of community among individuals who face similar challenges in their business journeys. Through these initiatives, Founderland strives to level the playing field in the startup landscape.

isaac

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Isaac is an all-in-one platform designed to streamline financial management for schools, enabling them to focus on educational priorities. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including payment processing, financial products, software, and communication tools. By managing and automating tuition payment receivables, Isaac mitigates financial risks for educational institutions while ensuring a seamless payment experience for parents. Additionally, the platform offers insights into the financial condition of schools, allowing for better planning and resource allocation. Each month, Isaac transfers a predetermined amount to the school, reflecting their future income, thereby supporting the institution’s financial stability and operational efficiency.

FinanZero

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
FinanZero is an online marketplace in Brazil that operates as an independent loan broker, connecting borrowers with banks and credit institutions to compare loans and secure favorable terms. The platform negotiates on behalf of customers, manages the end-to-end lending process, and leverages a network of more than 50 lending partners to help individuals and small businesses access credit. It provides a user-friendly experience with personalized support to simplify finding and obtaining loans and related financial products from various banks. Founded in 2015 and based in São Paulo, FinanZero focuses on delivering transparent access to credit through its marketplace.

PesaChoice

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
PesaChoice provides cloud-based HR management solutions tailored for the African market. It offers payroll processing, compliance assistance, benefits administration, and other features to help organizations efficiently manage their workforce in Africa.

Caantin

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Caantin empowers African restaurants by providing a platform for procuring food supplies, accessing short-term credit, and managing business operations.

Xente

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Xente is a company that specializes in providing smart Visa cards and payment solutions aimed at simplifying financial management and administrative tasks for businesses operating in Africa. It has developed a payment platform that facilitates e-commerce and cashless transactions, offering services for various sectors including mobile, utilities, travel, events, and entertainment. Through its neo-bank, Xente aims to drive digital transformation in East Africa, where cash-based transactions are prevalent. The platform enables customers and businesses to conduct reliable and secure transactions on mobile devices from anywhere in the world, thereby enhancing the overall payment experience.

Stears

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Stears is a data and intelligence company with offices in Lagos, Abuja and London. Founded in 2017 by Preston Ideh, Abdul Abdulrahim, Foluso Ogunlana and Michael Famoroti, it began as a media publication and evolved into a subscription-based provider of data collection tools and insights for businesses, investors and professionals operating in Africa. It sources data from local and international sources, centralizes it into a knowledge base, and delivers authoritative coverage of finance, economics, development and policy areas. Its offerings enable readers and clients to access business news, analysis and insights from professionals in banking, consulting, law, academia, government and civil society, supporting informed decision making.

Built..africa

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Built.Africa is a provider of comprehensive accounting and financial services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. The company offers a range of solutions, including online accounting software that facilitates business transactions, generates personalized invoices, and produces financial statements. Built.Africa is committed to supporting entrepreneurs by enabling them to manage their finances effectively, track expenses, and monitor due bills, thereby fostering wealth creation and job opportunities within their communities. With a team of chartered accountants, financial analysts, developers, and marketers, the organization strives to enhance the financial prosperity of SMEs across the continent.

Pivo

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Pivo is a financial platform designed to democratize access to financial services for small and medium-sized businesses across Africa. By providing a comprehensive suite of tools tailored for the supply chain sector, Pivo enables clients to efficiently access various financial services from a single hub. This approach fosters a more streamlined and effective means for businesses to engage with borderless financial solutions, ultimately enhancing their operational capabilities and growth potential.

Cauri Money

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Cauri Money is a financial services provider offering users the ability to exchange, save, manage, and send money. It features a wallet with a BG IBAN, peer-to-peer payment capabilities, virtual and physical Mastercards, and dedicated financial supervision.

Finityx

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
FinityX is an Israeli deep-tech startup specializing in the development of adaptive autonomous AI infrastructure for complex systems like financial markets. The company has created a fully autonomous decision-making system that produces advanced AI products tailored for various capital market participants. FinityX's technology integrates sophisticated AI, deep learning algorithms, and big data to generate significant investment insights. Their platform is designed to help investment managers and business analysts automate financial processes, identify hidden correlations and patterns, and coalesce multiple datasets into meaningful investment opportunities. This enables financial institutions to enhance efficiency and gain deeper market understanding.

truQ

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
truQ is a logistics platform that connects those needing transportation services with nearby vehicles in real-time. It offers SaaS infrastructure for businesses to coordinate these interactions more efficiently, and provides access to capital for drivers on the platform to support their operations and growth.

iVerify.ng

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
iVerify.ng is a digital identity onboarding platform that offers comprehensive identity verification services for individuals and businesses. The company specializes in conducting background checks on new hires, verifying the authenticity of property documents, and validating certificates and other important documents within business relationships. By providing these services, iVerify.ng enables clients to efficiently verify documents, data, property, and other critical information, ensuring a hassle-free experience in the verification process.

GimBooks

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
GimBooks provides a cloud-based and mobile-friendly bookkeeping platform for businesses. It enables users to create professional invoices, track expenses, manage inventory, and oversee employees, customers, and vendors.

Able Jobs

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Able Jobs is a company that offers a job preparation and training platform aimed at helping individuals secure employment in sales, support, and marketing roles. The platform provides short-term training programs that can prepare candidates for jobs in as little as five days. Able Jobs collaborates with enterprises by facilitating the posting of job openings and streamlining the hiring process for trained candidates. The company operates on a unique payment model where clients only incur costs upon successfully hiring a candidate, paying the equivalent of one month of the employee's annual salary per hire. In February, Able Jobs reported facilitating 130 job placements, underscoring its effectiveness in connecting fresh talent with employers.

Rupifi

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2020, Rupifi is a digital B2B platform headquartered in Bengaluru, India. It offers loans, working capital, and payment services tailored for small businesses, aiming to simplify transactions, provide flexible credit options, and enhance operational efficiency.

Faye

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Faye is a travel insurance company that provides whole-trip protection and technology-enabled assistance for travelers. Through its app and proprietary platform, the company offers coverage for health, trip cancellations or interruptions, lost or delayed belongings, and even pets, with real-time proactive support, quick reimbursements, and 24/7 customer service to resolve disruptions. Its automated travel rebooking capability and claims processing streamline assistance and reimbursements, enhancing the travel experience by enabling immediate responses and smoother claims resolutions. Faye serves American travelers with consumer-centric, tech-enabled coverage designed to support continuous travel and mitigate travel mishaps.

Lupiya

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Lupiya is an innovative online marketplace for microloans that operates as a branch-less digital microfinance platform. By leveraging technology, it simplifies and streamlines the borrowing process, making financial services accessible to individuals and businesses, including those in rural and remote areas. The company's platform incorporates artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings, which include tailored loans for personal and business needs, as well as investments and digital payments. Lupiya aims to empower underserved communities, particularly focusing on providing opportunities for women, thereby fostering financial inclusion across the region.

AC Group

Grant in 2021
AC Group Ltd is a Hi-tech & ICT company registered under the Rwandan registrar of companies. As a “Technology enabler”, they are a leading Solution Provider of Intelligent and Interactive Solutions in Rwanda, expanding to regional markets with an aim of being part of building a regional ICT hub. In December 2015, They launched Tap&Go card for passengers under the “One card one City campaign” on the biggest bus operator in Kigali - Kigali Bus Services (KBS) in partnership with the Government of Rwanda.

TradeBuza

Grant in 2021
TradeBuza is a technology-driven company based in Lagos, Nigeria, that operates a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing the agricultural supply chain. The platform serves out growers, commodities aggregators, exporters, and agricultural processors by providing real-time visibility and data management solutions. TradeBuza's services include digital agricultural data capture, KYC collection, validation, field GPS mapping, and customized reporting, all designed to improve efficiency and transparency in commodities trade. By leveraging technology, the company also facilitates access to agricultural financing for smallholder farmers, thereby enabling businesses to manage their out-grower schemes and digitize agricultural operations effectively.

CredPal

Grant in 2021
CredPal is a financial technology company based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2018 by Fehintolu Olaogun and Olorunfemi Jegede. The company offers a platform that enables both businesses and individuals to purchase goods and services and pay for them in installments at various online and offline merchants. CredPal's solution enhances transparency by allowing users to set up accounts and select payment plans that minimize risk. The platform connects customers with multiple financial institutions, providing convenient access to credit at the point of checkout. This service not only facilitates consumer purchases but also empowers retail businesses to offer on-demand credit to their customers, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Bumpa

Grant in 2021
Bumpa builds a digital commerce infrastructure for African sellers, empowering small business owners to start, manage, and grow their ventures from mobile phones. The company offers a mobile-first platform that helps MSMEs establish an online presence, showcase products, securely process payments, and record sales data. It also enables issuing professional invoices and receipts, accessing comprehensive financial reports, and efficiently managing orders, supporting the digital expansion of their businesses across Africa.

Bumpa

Grant in 2021
Bumpa builds a digital commerce infrastructure for African sellers, empowering small business owners to start, manage, and grow their ventures from mobile phones. The company offers a mobile-first platform that helps MSMEs establish an online presence, showcase products, securely process payments, and record sales data. It also enables issuing professional invoices and receipts, accessing comprehensive financial reports, and efficiently managing orders, supporting the digital expansion of their businesses across Africa.

Grow For Me

Grant in 2021
Grow For Me is an agricultural technology company that operates a crowdfunding platform designed to finance farmers and facilitate their access to markets. By aggregating resources and providing input financing, the company enables individuals to participate in farming and commodities trading without direct involvement in agricultural activities. Grow For Me aims to enhance farmers' income by connecting them with ready markets, thereby streamlining the trading process and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to democratize investment in agriculture and foster a more inclusive agricultural economy.

VirtusPay

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Virtus Pay is a payment platform that facilitates installment purchases without relying on credit cards. By connecting available credit card limits to the payment process, it allows consumers to manage their ticket purchases and fulfill their financial goals more easily. The platform aims to democratize access to purchasing power, enabling clients, particularly in the online retail sector, to attract new customers and enhance their sales per transaction. Through various payment methods, Virtus Pay seeks to simplify the purchasing experience and broaden the market reach of its clients.

Omie

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Omie is a Brazilian software company that provides cloud-based enterprise resource planning and financial services for small and medium-sized businesses. Its platform combines accounting, customer relationship management, and invoicing tools, enabling users to issue fiscal notes, manage receivables, and monitor day-to-day operations while integrating customer data across the business. The platform also serves as an ecosystem linking entrepreneurs with accounting firms, facilitating collaboration through consultants and enablers who promote adoption. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in São Paulo, Omie emphasizes simplicity, intuitive use, and affordability.

ImaliPay

Grant in 2021
ImaliPay is a financial health platform that offers customized financial products to freelancers and blue-collar gig workers, developed in partnership with gig platforms. The company builds an ecosystem where gig workers can create a safety net around their work through easy savings and transparent in-kind financing, aiming to boost productivity and economic empowerment. By enabling flexible financial services tailored to the realities of gig work, ImaliPay helps independent workers manage income volatility, access funds when needed, and improve overall financial health. The approach centers on practical, user-friendly tools rather than traditional employment benefits, and positions the company as a partner to both workers and gig platforms.

Gringo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Founded in 2019 by Juliano Dutra in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Gringo is a technology-driven company simplifying car ownership processes. It offers an application that streamlines buying, selling, financing, and insurance, while providing real-time alerts on vehicle-related tasks such as fines, taxes, and license expiration.

Pezesha

Grant in 2021
Pezesha is a digital financial marketplace based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2016. The company focuses on connecting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to various financial resources, including working capital, float financing, and LPO financing. By leveraging credit and data analytics, Pezesha facilitates affordable credit options for underserved micro-businesses, enabling them to access the formal financial system. The platform serves as a bridge between lenders and low-income borrowers, promoting a shared economy and broadening financial access for SMBs. Through its innovative approach, Pezesha aims to be a leading player in Africa's digital financial landscape, enhancing the growth potential of small businesses across the region.

Shopa

Grant in 2021
Shopa is a digital platform that bridges the gap between informal retailers and manufacturers. It facilitates ordering and delivery services, connecting informal retailers with suppliers, providing microcredit for retailers, and ensuring consistent access to essential goods for consumers in underserved communities.

Touch and Pay

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Touch and Pay Technologies specializes in providing digital payment and transaction services through innovative use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. The company’s platform facilitates financial inclusion by digitizing and processing mobile payments, enabling both online and offline transactions. It addresses the challenges faced by businesses of varying sizes by streamlining processes such as payment settlement, registration, collection, and tracking of payments made in the field. Touch and Pay Technologies offers a comprehensive dashboard and reporting system that ensures full visibility into all transactions, thereby enhancing reliability in cashless payments. By integrating these digital services, the company aims to create a more efficient and appealing market for its users.

Crop2Cash

Grant in 2021
Crop2Cash operates a digital financing platform aimed at empowering rural Nigerian farmers economically. It facilitates transparent formal financing for banks while providing accessible capital to responsible farmers, enhancing transparency and efficiency in the agricultural supply chain.

Oyi Medical Card

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Oyi Medical Card offers prepaid healthcare payment tools to help individuals manage out-of-pocket medical expenses. The platform provides ring-fenced savings accounts with Mastercard-linked debit functionality, payroll integration for employers, and transaction tracking, enabling both individuals and employers to allocate and monitor medical spending without relying on traditional medical aid schemes.

Shecluded

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Shecluded is a financial services provider specializing in empowering women through tailored financial solutions. They offer loans, health insurance, wealth advisory services, investment advisory, retirement plans, and health insurance, aiming to help women achieve financial independence.

REACH

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
REACH is credit scoring and financial literacy for frontier markets. Not only do we help individuals master their personal finances and access credit responsibly, we have built a universal credit scoring algorithm to enable any lender or retailer determine credit capacity and credit worthiness for anyone with a transaction history - bank account or mobile money. We see a world where responsible credit is a transformative force, enabling people and businesses to achieve their fullest potential. As we unlock credit ethically, those we serve can expand their reach to live better, more hopeful and confident lives.

WayaMoney

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
WayaMoney is a digital banking platform that specializes in providing payment and money transfer solutions across Africa. The platform enables users to send and receive payments instantly and seamlessly, catering to both individuals and businesses. WayaMoney facilitates a range of services, including payments for utility bills, digital satellite television subscriptions, online purchases, and airline ticket bookings. By offering low-cost money transfers, WayaMoney addresses the needs of an increasingly unbanked population and supports small and medium-sized enterprises engaging in cross-border trade. The company's goal is to simplify payment processes and enhance financial inclusion throughout the continent.

BancoAfro

Seed Round in 2021
BancoAfro offers solutions and services to help their business. They provide management system services to improve businesses and grow their needs for organisation and management. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and addresses are available on their website.

AkinTec

Seed Round in 2021
AkinTec develops innovative technology to enhance operational efficiency across financial, legal, and commodities sectors. Its platform enables users to pay bills, withdraw money, create partner networks, earn transaction-based rewards, shop online, manage virtual currency, and credit facilities for daily budget management.

Paperstack

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Paperstack is a financial platform that offers working capital and business insights specifically tailored for e-commerce brands. The company leverages technology to deliver customized funding solutions that are easily integrated into existing operations. By providing on-demand working capital, Paperstack enables direct-to-consumer and retail brands to accelerate their growth through investments in inventory, advertising, and talent acquisition. The platform emphasizes a transparent fee structure, allowing online merchants to effectively manage their financial needs and enhance their business performance.

ErudiFi

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ErudiFi is a mission-driven technology company focused on making education affordable in Southeast Asia. It operates under the brands Danacita in Indonesia and Bukas in the Philippines, expanding access to higher education by funding thousands of students through technology-enabled partnerships with universities and vocational schools. The company provides an education financing platform that enables students to apply for loans online and receive approvals based on factors such as family income, field of study, and merit, offering low-interest, affordable loans while reducing documentation hassles. By expanding access to financing, ErudiFi aims to drive educational opportunity and support long-term social and economic development in the region.

Bulletapp

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Bulletapp combines the convenience of the UPI payment system with the power of credit for daily spending.

Ndovu

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Ndovu is a financial advisory platform that provides personalized and cost-effective investment solutions for users seeking to engage with both local and global financial markets. The company employs advanced technology and expert financial advisors to simplify investment processes, making them more accessible to a broader audience. Ndovu's platform features curated investment funds and tailored investment plans that align with individual risk tolerance and financial goals, empowering customers to navigate the complexities of investing and enhance their wealth-building potential.

PayWay Ethiopia

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
PayWay Ethiopia is a company that specializes in providing comprehensive payment solutions across various platforms, facilitating convenient online bill payments and other financial transactions. The company designs and develops user-friendly payment applications and devices, catering to everyday payment needs. By creating independent payment software, PayWay Ethiopia serves as a vital link between service providers, dealers, and end-users, enabling businesses to efficiently process payments from their clients. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to enhance the overall payment experience for users in Ethiopia.

Billseye

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Billseye offers a real-time mobile call tracking solution for professionals who bill clients for their conversations. Its patented 'Client Button' enables users to identify and log billable calls instantly, eliminating the need for manual tracking or time-consuming record-keeping.

FundStory

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FundStory is a financial technology company that reimagines how finance teams access and manage non-dilutive funds by providing online integration services that connect users with financing options from third-party lenders. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, and founded in 2020, the company helps organizations obtain financing without issuing equity by streamlining access to multiple funding sources through its platform.

Revival

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Revival is a financial services company that specializes in debt relief. It buys consumer debt in bulk at discounted rates and enables consumers to access these discounts through its platform. By doing so, Revival helps individuals pay off their debts faster and at a lower cost, having already eliminated over $2 million in debt for its users.

Blue Studios

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Blue Studios develops a family-focused crypto wallet and accompanying software that enables households to plan, invest, learn, and play together. The platform helps families reimagine what they can do with money and assets, supporting collaborative financial decision-making, education, and hands-on engagement with digital wealth. By design, it empowers families to act as custodians of their data and financial resources, fostering shared goals and financial literacy.

Swipe Credit

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Swipe Credit offers an AI-driven growth platform designed to assist lenders in accelerating revenue while ensuring robust risk management and compliance. The platform leverages financial inclusion behavior intelligence to provide insights into each customer's life, enabling faster, data-informed decisions and access to untapped market segments.

Fund Black Founders

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FundBlackFounders is a rewards based crowdfunding platform and funding ecosystem for Black-Owned Small Businesses & Startups.

Avenue

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Avenue is an online financial platform designed to facilitate access to the U.S. investment market for all types of investors. By eliminating minimum investment requirements and reducing costs, Avenue aims to create a more inclusive financial environment. The platform offers a straightforward and efficient investment and banking experience, allowing users to engage in international investing with enhanced security, guidance, and comprehensive information. Through its services, Avenue seeks to remove barriers to entry in the American financial system, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Augmize Analytics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Augmize Limited, founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in automating actuarial reserving for commercial insurance. The company develops a data and monitoring platform that enhances the efficiency of finance and compliance teams within the capital markets sector. By focusing on the management of documents, IT systems, and processes, Augmize enables these teams to provide timely decision analytics, which aid in forecasting future claims and ensuring adequate capital reserves. The firm leverages intelligent data mining and interpretable machine learning to facilitate these processes, thus improving operational effectiveness in the financial sector.

Freyda

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Freyda is a technology company that provides an artificial intelligence based content management platform designed to eliminate manual data entry from documents. Its platform uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to recognize, extract, and normalize data, enabling financial services clients to automate repetitive data entry and retrieval tasks. By converting unstructured documents into structured data, Freyda allows users to extract, retrieve, and analyze information directly from documents with significantly higher efficiency, reportedly increasing productivity up to 75 times. The solution helps reduce obscure data and supports faster, smarter decision making in investing and other data-driven workflows.

Lili

Series B in 2021
Lili is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that offers digital banking services tailored specifically for freelancers. By providing a comprehensive suite of financial tools, Lili enables users to manage their work and personal finances within a single account. The company focuses on removing obstacles that freelancers face in financial management, empowering them with features such as real-time expense tracking, tax tools, and financial insights. Through a human-centered design approach, Lili aims to enhance the user experience and address the unique needs of its customers, allowing them to maintain a balanced work-life dynamic.

BitDegree

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
BitDegree is a gamified platform that enables users to learn about Web3 technologies, cryptocurrency, and blockchain while earning rewards such as tokens, stablecoins, NFTs, and merchandise. Users complete interactive tasks called Missions within set time limits to unlock these prizes and earn special points called Bits. The platform offers comprehensive learning resources and encourages user engagement through features like creating custom Missions or forming communities called Guilds.

Grão Direto

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Grão Direto operates a Brazilian digital marketplace that connects grain buyers and producers for agricultural commodity trading. The platform supports spot, futures, and barter transactions and provides real-time price intelligence, contract automation, and document processing to help farmers and buyers optimize deals and streamline logistics. It serves cooperatives, traders, brokers, feed factories, and warehouses, and enhances market intelligence and decision-making while supporting related processes such as logistics and financial products.

Clim8 Invest

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Clim8 Invest develops an app for sustainable investing so people can make an impact on climate change with their savings. Clim8 is a simple way to invest in a sustainable portfolio of carefully selected companies already making a positive impact on climate change. Clim8's mission is to move billions of pounds of investments into clean energy and truly green, sustainable companies.

Mesh Payments

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Mesh Payments is a financial technology company founded in 2018 by Eran Katoni and Oded Zehavi, based in New York, New York. The company specializes in providing cardless corporate payment solutions tailored for businesses operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Mesh Payments offers a comprehensive spend management platform that includes features such as virtual and physical cards, real-time expense tracking, automated workflows, and detailed spend reports. This platform empowers finance managers to gain full visibility and control over expenditures, streamline the approval process, and enhance overall financial health through intelligent payment orchestration and reconciliation.

EnrichHer

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Founded in 2017, EnrichHer Inc. empowers women-led businesses by providing affordable debt-based funding through its platform, connecting them with investors, and fostering a community of female entrepreneurs.

Latona

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Latona, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in microfinance and innovative technologies that enhance front-end user experiences. It integrates three key technological domains: AI model container runtimes, sensor-controlling software, and real-time applications using FPGA/RTOS hardware. Latona's platform facilitates development in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and edge computing, providing clients with a comprehensive suite of resources to optimize user experience and application architecture. The company offers a range of services including visual programming, technology consulting, data integration, system integration, and automation processing, primarily aimed at supporting businesses operating in the IoT sector.

Olist

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Olist is a Brazilian e-commerce platform that enables small and medium-sized sellers to reach online marketplaces and customers. Based in Curitiba, it connects merchants with major online retailers and provides an integrated suite of offerings across commerce, logistics, and capital, including tools to sell on marketplaces, social-commerce storefronts, a cloud-based logistics network, and financing or payment options. The company began by linking merchants to marketplaces and has evolved into a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed to help SMBs navigate a fragmented digital ecosystem and expand their reach to international marketplaces.

ORO Wealth

Venture Round in 2020
ORO Wealth lets retail investors access sophisticated advice and techniques that are available to high-net-worth individuals and institutions.

AkinTec

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
AkinTec develops innovative technology to enhance operational efficiency across financial, legal, and commodities sectors. Its platform enables users to pay bills, withdraw money, create partner networks, earn transaction-based rewards, shop online, manage virtual currency, and credit facilities for daily budget management.

BancoAfro

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
BancoAfro offers solutions and services to help their business. They provide management system services to improve businesses and grow their needs for organisation and management. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and addresses are available on their website.

Trampay

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Trampay specializes in financial services, offering a platform designed to automate and streamline financial processes for businesses. Their solutions cover various sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, and education.

Dom Rock

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Dom Rock specializes in automated data intelligence technology. Its platform offers four solutions: DataLakeRock for data organization, Dom Rock Vox for customer insights and competitive intelligence, Nxt. Demand for portfolio optimization, and DR Matching & Risk for financial transaction integrity.

Freeman Capital

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Freeman Capital is an investment advisory firm that focuses on managing wealth and creating risk-free portfolios for its clients. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-based platform that identifies and capitalizes on opportunities in the foreign exchange market. This technology allows for the creation and automation of customized financial programs that include loss protection features. By leveraging this platform, Freeman Capital aims to help both seasoned investors and beginners learn about currency trading opportunities and invest in profitable portfolios while minimizing capital risks. The firm is dedicated to promoting diversified investments that cater to a diverse clientele.

A.M. Money

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
A.M. Money provides no co-signer low-cost, and flexible college financing to help students finance their college education. They know that money is the predominant reason why someone will or will not graduate from college. They have experienced this first hand, and created the student loan product that they wished was available when they were going through college.

Vindi

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Vindi is a provider of subscription and recurring billing payment solutions tailored for various sectors, including SaaS companies, e-commerce, financial services, marketing, gyms, and educational institutions. The company offers a platform that streamlines the management of subscriptions and automates billing processes, allowing businesses to focus on growth rather than administrative tasks. Vindi's features include recurring billing, financial services like invoicing and card reconciliation, a payment gateway that accommodates various acquirers, and comprehensive dashboards for key performance indicators. By integrating with enterprise resource planning and invoicing systems, Vindi enables businesses to efficiently manage their financial transactions and enhance their operational scalability.
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