Google for Startups is an initiative designed to support and empower startups globally. Established in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the program offers access to Google's products, resources, and best practices through a vast network of partners and six dedicated Google for Startups Campuses located in major cities such as London, Tel Aviv, and São Paulo. Its mission is to foster entrepreneurial success and create a positive impact on the future. By collaborating with over fifty leading startup organizations, Google for Startups enhances local tech ecosystems and supports startups across more than 135 countries. The program provides financial assistance, exclusive programming, and mentorship opportunities. The Google for Startups Campuses serve as collaborative spaces where startup founders can engage with their peers, access educational resources, and receive training from both Google and local experts. These Campuses offer free workspaces, events, and a vibrant community, enabling entrepreneurs to thrive in their respective industries.
Revisior is developing customer experience management (CEM) software to help SMEs collect all feedback in one cloud-based place and simplify processing with semantic analytics of the service, including AI-powered recommendations. It helps businesses: 1) significantly optimize marketing budgets by more than 20%. 2) return lost Clients by more than 30%. 3) increase LTV through customer retention. We form a positive brand reputation by improving the quality of service.
Unlyme
Grant in 2024
Unlyme is an all-in-one platform for doing business everywhere you are. Apps and services, distributed teamwork, all integrated and powered by AI
EzyAgric
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
EzyAgric is an ag-tech company focused on enhancing agricultural productivity and efficiency in Uganda. It operates a digital platform that serves as a marketplace for agricultural products and services, offering farmers access to genuine agro-inputs and valuable resources. Through the EzyAgric mobile and web app, users can obtain infographic extension advisory content, GPS garden mapping, and farm records management. The platform also facilitates connections to profitable markets and provides financial services. By digitizing the agricultural value chain, EzyAgric empowers farmers and agribusinesses to make informed decisions, optimize resource mobilization, and improve overall crop yield.
BezoMoney
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
BezoMoney is a digital savings platform based in Accra, Ghana, aimed at assisting low-income earners in effective saving. It offers both personal and group e-wallets, enabling users to save individually or collaboratively through group savings initiatives. The platform includes a mobile application with features that promote financial discipline, such as a personal wallet with a locking mechanism that encourages users to save over time. Additionally, BezoMoney employs a machine learning model that rewards consistent saving behavior with points, which can be redeemed for discounts, property acquisition, and investment opportunities. By enhancing users' creditworthiness and providing access to bulk capital through group savings, BezoMoney strives to foster financial independence among the unbanked and young people, ensuring transparency, accountability, and security in all transactions.
glocali.se
Grant in 2023
Glocali.se helps to expand businesses reach by 100x
SUITCH SAS
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
SUITCH SAS is a company focused on enhancing financial literacy among youth and facilitating efficient financial transactions through a mobile money platform. By offering mobile payment solutions, SUITCH SAS aims to provide tailored financial products and services that meet the specific needs of young individuals. The platform also enables users to access advantageous deals and discounts at various merchant locations, thereby assisting micro and small enterprises in better managing their finances. Through its innovative approach, SUITCH SAS seeks to empower the younger generation by promoting financial education and digital transaction capabilities.
Jem
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Jem builds HR Software for companies with frontline workers. Using WhatsApp, we make it easy for HR and Payroll Managers to send payslips, process leave requests and communicate with thousands of frontline workers in just a few clicks. Jem is system-agnostic and easily plugs into your existing payroll system, whether it's Sage or SAP. That means we can get you up and running in a day. HR and Payroll managers use the Jem Dashboard, a simple web-based application to communicate with their entire workforce. Frontline employees use the Jem WhatsApp channel to request payslips, apply for leave or take a salary advance without the need for an email address or an employee self-service app.
GoBEBA
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
GoBEBA is a quick-commerce retailer specializing in essential household goods and groceries, including bulk utilities such as LPG gas and drinking water. The company operates a network of micro-fulfillment centers, also known as dark stores, which facilitate rapid order fulfillment. GoBEBA offers a multi-channel ordering system supported by an AI-driven logistics and inventory management platform, enabling delivery within 30 minutes for daily essentials. Its business model connects local merchants with consumers and logistics providers through a curated digital marketplace, providing a wide range of services such as grocery shopping, food delivery, and access to essential commodities at competitive prices.
Kola Market
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Kola Market specializes in providing small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) with advanced inventory management and sales solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence and digital tools. The company's platform is designed to help businesses build and grow profitably by ensuring consistent sales and effective marketing strategies. It generates optimal order levels daily, reduces stocking inefficiencies, and automates the ordering process. This allows retailers to concentrate on sales and enhance their overall revenue. Kola Market's focus on delivering guaranteed sales results positions it as a valuable partner for SMEs seeking to improve their operational efficiency and market presence.
Strella Biotechnology
Series A in 2023
Strella Biotechnology, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that designs and manufactures sensor-based devices aimed at maximizing the freshness of produce throughout the supply chain. Founded in 2018 by Jacob Jordan and Katherine Sizov, the company specializes in ethylene detection technology, which assesses the ripeness of fruit by measuring the ethylene gas emitted during ripening. This innovation helps to optimize the produce supply chain by providing critical data that reduces spoilage and enhances the management of fresh produce. Strella Biotechnology leverages its patented technology to support efficiency and maintain quality in food distribution.
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.
SalonScale
Grant in 2023
SalonScale Technology Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing innovative solutions for hair salons. It has developed a Bluetooth-based scale designed for accurately measuring hair color products. This technology is complemented by a mobile platform that allows salons to manage product usage and costs through a web-based dashboard. SalonScale aims to empower stylists by offering tools that enhance inventory management and cost calculation, enabling salons to differentiate between the costs of hair color and stylist labor. With a rapidly growing user base of over 1,000 salons in North America, SalonScale is committed to supporting the success of hairstylists through its smart technology solutions.
Snowball Wealth
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Snowball Wealth, Inc. is a financial management platform based in San Mateo, California, that provides tailored guidance for managing student loans and other financial challenges. Established in 2018, the company focuses on helping individuals navigate debt, retirement, and investments through personalized analysis and recommendations. Its mobile app features a community-driven approach that encourages open discussions about debt and financial planning while also offering AI-driven tools to create customized plans for users. By addressing the complexities of student debt and providing insights on refinancing options, Snowball Wealth aims to empower individuals to effectively manage their finances, build generational wealth, and achieve their financial goals.
Almexoft
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Almexoft is a corporation focused on software development and marketing, with a strong emphasis on business process automation and electronic document management. The company offers a range of services including banking solutions, corporate content management systems, cloud solutions, and big data solutions. Almexoft provides comprehensive consulting services aimed at helping clients automate their business operations, modernize their IT infrastructure, and implement innovative business solutions. With its headquarters in Estonia, Almexoft also has a presence in Kazakhstan and Ukraine, catering to a diverse clientele seeking to enhance efficiency and productivity through advanced technology solutions.
Declarando
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Declarando is a tax consultancy founded in 2016 and headquartered in Spain, specializing in providing digital financial advisory services for the self-employed. The company offers a platform that assists users in managing their accounts, preparing invoices, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations, including IRPF and VAT. By streamlining the tax filing process, Declarando aims to help self-employed individuals avoid unintentional fraud and meet their tax obligations efficiently.
Ajua
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Ajua operates as a social commerce platform designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in expanding their customer base and enhancing business growth. The company provides a comprehensive operating system that enables businesses to create a free online profile, facilitating their discovery by potential customers. Ajua's platform allows businesses to purchase online advertisements on popular social media channels and search engines using mobile airtime. Furthermore, it offers a native payment solution that enables businesses to accept both offline and online payments securely, without disclosing personal information such as bank account details. With over 100,000 businesses on its network, Ajua aims to improve customer engagement and decision-making by fostering direct communication between businesses and their customers.
AcademyOcean
Grant in 2022
AcademyOcean is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on automated onboarding and training solutions. The company provides tools that facilitate the onboarding process for new users, enhancing their learning experience through automated training modules. In addition to its onboarding services, AcademyOcean specializes in internet marketing, offering website promotion, online advertising, and search engine optimization. By combining these services, AcademyOcean aims to support small and medium-sized businesses in maximizing their online presence and achieving growth through effective internet marketing strategies.
Zanifu
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Zanifu is a regulated financial technology company that focuses on providing inventory financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company’s platform facilitates access to working capital by enabling small retailers to procure inventory from suppliers with the option to pay later. Designed with a mobile-first approach, Zanifu's platform is tailored to function effectively in areas with limited internet connectivity, thereby enhancing efficiency in supply chain operations. By addressing the financing needs of MSMEs, Zanifu plays a crucial role in supporting the consumer goods value chain in the region.
Krealogi
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Krealogi helps B2B Buyers (Brands, Retailers, and Hospitality Businesses) to reliably source form Indonesian Small Micro Industries (SMI). With Krealogi simple ERP mobile apps, SMIs can digitize their operations, increasing their efficiency and reliability as suppliers. Krealogi leverages data from the app to curate and allocate orders to the SMIs as well as providing them with necessary financing and raw materials to help them grow.
Much
Grant in 2022
Much is a social banking platform based in New York that empowers individuals, particularly millennials and Generation Z, to enhance their financial well-being. The platform facilitates saving, investing, and managing debt, aiming to help users make informed financial decisions. By fostering a community-oriented approach, Much enables its users to take control of their finances, save more effectively, and streamline the research process associated with money management.
Mavity
Grant in 2022
Mavity is an AI-powered creative collaboration platform that enhances the creative workflow for teams in music, media, and entertainment. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that address the challenges of temporary staffing by allowing creatives to showcase their work and skills through dynamic profiles. This facilitates connections between small and medium-sized businesses and on-demand creative professionals, enabling employers to efficiently find suitable talent based on specific skill sets and budget requirements. Mavity streamlines project requests, automates brief processing, and utilizes AI-driven asset creation, allowing teams to save time, reduce bottlenecks, and produce high-quality, on-brand content at scale.
Snowball Wealth
Grant in 2022
Snowball Wealth, Inc. is a financial management platform based in San Mateo, California, that provides tailored guidance for managing student loans and other financial challenges. Established in 2018, the company focuses on helping individuals navigate debt, retirement, and investments through personalized analysis and recommendations. Its mobile app features a community-driven approach that encourages open discussions about debt and financial planning while also offering AI-driven tools to create customized plans for users. By addressing the complexities of student debt and providing insights on refinancing options, Snowball Wealth aims to empower individuals to effectively manage their finances, build generational wealth, and achieve their financial goals.
Ease
Grant in 2022
Ease is building the clinical practice and fintech infrastructure to power the future of private practices. Ease is a corporate card that helps clinician entrepreneurs start, grow, and manage private practices. We provide everything clinicians need to form new tech-enabled businesses, from automating business entities, licensing, credentialing, and banking to customizing practice management workflows that are end-to-end HIPAA-compliant.
ONEBIT
Grant in 2022
ONEBIT is a fintech company that helps independent business owners make smarter financial decisions. Its platform provides valuable insights from their sales and expense data.
Selldone
Grant in 2022
An all-in-one, ready-to-use business platform to build eCommerce, community, and ePOS for individuals and SMEs. Selldone, as an eCommerce platform, operates like an angel for the growth of businesses. Whether you have a small brick-and-mortar store or a large company, you need to showcase your product on the internet. Selldone used to build online stores with lower operating costs and greater flexibility. In addition, we provide an always-improving e-commerce management toolchain that gains new features every week, like integrating store administration and visual programming interface to create custom automation processes or AI integration. Selldone mission is to make business easy, achievable, and accessible to anyone around the world.
Colosseum
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Provider of e-commerce logistics services intended for businesses with cargo, early delivery, and easy transportation. The company offers services with advanced artificial intelligence technology supporting small and medium-sized sellers and warehouse owners through an operating tool developed in-house based on long-term distribution and logistics experience so goods can be traded fairly and effectively, allowing online sellers to be relieved about their consignments.
Synnefa
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Synnefa specializes in creating an integrated ecosystem of smart agricultural solutions, including Smart Greenhouses and Solar Dryers, that utilize advanced IoT technology. Through its FarmShield™ sensors and FarmCloud™ software, Synnefa enables farmers to optimize their farming practices, effectively doubling their incomes on less land while conserving water and minimizing post-harvest losses. Additionally, the company offers an online farm record-keeping platform that enhances crop farming efficiency by providing real-time insights into irrigation needs and soil conditions. This technology allows farmers to manage their operations remotely via mobile devices, ultimately facilitating access to premium markets and improving overall production.
Higo
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Higo is to transform B2B payments for small and medium-sized businesses in Latin America.
CreditAIs
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
CreditAIs specializes in providing innovative credit scoring tools tailored for micro businesses and individuals who do not conform to traditional credit scoring models. By utilizing machine learning, the company develops financial application programming interfaces (APIs) and software applications that deliver predictive insights, facilitating access to credit for underserved borrowers. This approach not only digitizes the credit application process for microlenders but also enhances lending conditions, thereby empowering individuals and small businesses with essential wealth-building resources.
Spleet
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Spleet is a fintech company that specializes in providing solutions for the rental market. It offers tenant verification and rent collection services for landlords, along with a rent financing option that allows tenants to pay later. Spleet operates a rental home listing platform that focuses on affordable living spaces, featuring fully furnished accommodations with flexible payment and sharing options. In addition to these services, Spleet also provides cleaning and security services, along with other amenities, to facilitate a smooth transition for tenants moving into their new homes while helping homeowners maximize their rental income.
SHiiP
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
SHiiP provides individuals and small businesses with the best delivery alternatives, cheap shipping, and real-time cost comparison from all major carriers, as well as on-demand tracking, customer shipment notifications, and smooth return handling.
Flex Finance
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Flex Finance is a spend management platform tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises in Africa, addressing the critical issue of financial mismanagement that leads to high business failure rates. Recognizing that 90% of businesses on the continent may not survive past five years due to inadequate financial oversight, Flex provides tools to streamline expense management. The platform features an intuitive user interface that facilitates budgeting, expense tracking, digital requisitions, and bulk payment transfers. By offering these services through both mobile and web applications, Flex empowers businesses to digitize their financial operations, making them more efficient and better equipped to manage their spending in an increasingly digital environment.
Built..africa
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Built. Africa has faith in the ability of small business entrepreneurs to build wealth, prosperity, and jobs for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Pivo
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Pivo is a financial hub that allows small & medium businesses across Africa access to all the financial services they need in one place.
Norebase
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Norebase is a provider of intellectual property services focused on facilitating business growth in Africa. Recognizing the complexities of the African market, the company leverages technology to streamline the process of establishing and scaling businesses across the continent. Norebase offers services that include the setup and registration of trademarks, enabling clients to upload necessary documents and secure a registered company along with a tax identification number efficiently. This approach allows businesses to operate in Africa with reduced hassle and minimal risk, ultimately supporting their expansion into global markets.
Coreloops
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Gigbridge is a resource management platform for construction contractors to procure, manage and pay their suppliers.
Chezie
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Chezie provides management software for employee resource groups. Chezie is a comprehensive tool created to assist clients in creating effective employee resource groups. They make it simple and smooth for them to keep track of membership, events, budgets, and engagement so they can concentrate on creating inclusive communities and retaining talent.
Homaze.com
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Homaze is a smart and accurate pricing platform for residential remodelers who want to break away from traditional ways of work and systematically grow their business by providing their customers with an exceptional digital engagement process.
Plai
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Plai is a people and performance management software for forward-thinking companies. Align and focus your team with OKRs; Inspire growth with the employee-centered performance/360 reviews; Reward excellence and live company values with public praise; Help your team grow with regular feedback; Get to know your team with meaningful 1:1s; Learn the best practices with tips and templates. Plai works with what you use: Slack, Google, MS. Your team will thank you!
The Marking App
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
The Marking App provides a data-free application that automatically marks handwritten school assessments while also automating school administration.
Uellbee
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Uellbee is a data driven technology company focused on financial wellness that offers debt refinancing loans, a proprietary personal financial management tool (GPS Financiero) and savings instruments.
Rupifi
Series A in 2022
Rupifi is a digital B2B platform based in Bengaluru, India, that provides financial solutions tailored for small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020 by Ankit Singh, Anubhav Jain, and Jawaid Iqbal, the company focuses on offering loans, working capital, and payment services that are designed to enhance financial management for businesses. Rupifi utilizes credit scoring to facilitate fast and scalable B2B credit, enabling companies to access flexible payment methods, including a buy now pay later service with automated reconciliations. This approach aims to empower small businesses in managing their finances more effectively.
ImIn
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
ImIn is an employee scheduling app that organizations grows while saving time and money & empowering teams to work when and how they want.
Cormi.com
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Cormi.com's all-in-one business communication platform enables clients to communicate and collaborate with their deskless employees. They also offer marketing and management, human capital management, mobile learning, and training solutions for companies managing frontline workers. Employees, managers, and community members can easily share ideas with Cormi.com, resulting in a collaborative and transparent work environment.
Chekkit
Grant in 2021
All-in-one customer interaction software for local businesses.
Bumpa
Grant in 2021
Bumpa is a developer of a digital commerce infrastructure platform aimed at transforming the e-commerce landscape for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. The platform provides a user-friendly mobile application that enables small business owners to establish an online presence, showcase their products, and securely process payments. Additionally, Bumpa offers features for recording sales data, issuing professional invoices and receipts, and accessing comprehensive financial reports. By equipping sellers with essential tools for managing incoming orders and facilitating digital expansion, Bumpa empowers African entrepreneurs to efficiently start, manage, and grow their businesses from their mobile phones.
Bumpa
Grant in 2021
Bumpa is a developer of a digital commerce infrastructure platform aimed at transforming the e-commerce landscape for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. The platform provides a user-friendly mobile application that enables small business owners to establish an online presence, showcase their products, and securely process payments. Additionally, Bumpa offers features for recording sales data, issuing professional invoices and receipts, and accessing comprehensive financial reports. By equipping sellers with essential tools for managing incoming orders and facilitating digital expansion, Bumpa empowers African entrepreneurs to efficiently start, manage, and grow their businesses from their mobile phones.
Finplus Group
Grant in 2021
Finplus Group is a technology company building a new credit & commerce infrastructure for emerging markets. We believe that access to markets & financial services should be a human right, available to everyone, everywhere, who wishes to participate in the modern economy. Our goal is to help close the massive $5.2Tn credit deficit faced by SMEs in developing countries every year. Finplus provides white-label digital finance & vertical ecommerce software to: 1. Enable banks & micro-lenders to lend to SMEs, at scale, across multiple markets 2. Help consumer goods companies to digitise sales end-to-end, effectively turning their supply chain into a demand chain 3. Unlock access to an instant line of credit for tens of millions of SMEs and individuals in emerging markets Finplus software has already processed over $1 Billion in transaction value across 5 emerging markets (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Eswatini, South Africa), enabled more than 3 Million MSMEs & individuals to access credit and saved business customers over 1.2 Million man-hours through automation.
Workpay
Grant in 2021
Workpay is a software company that specializes in payroll, benefits, and compliance solutions for businesses operating in Africa. It provides a cloud-based platform that enables companies to manage employee payments efficiently, including time tracking and human resource management. Workpay's services facilitate timely salary disbursements directly to employees' bank accounts or mobile wallets, simplifying the payroll process. By allowing organizations to hire both local and remote teams without the need for establishing local entities, Workpay ensures compliance with regional regulations while helping businesses attract and retain talent across the continent.
Shopa
Grant in 2021
Shopa is a digital platform that connects informal retailers with manufacturers and suppliers to streamline the ordering and delivery process. By digitizing the informal retail supply chain, Shopa facilitates direct access for retailers to source essential goods, thereby enhancing product availability in underprivileged communities. Additionally, the platform offers microcredit options to support informal retailers in managing their business activities effectively. Through these services, Shopa aims to bridge the gap between informal retailers and suppliers, ultimately contributing to the economic empowerment of underserved markets.
Pezesha
Grant in 2021
Pezesha is a digital financial marketplace based in Nairobi, Kenya, that connects small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to various financing options, including working capital, float financing, and LPO financing. Founded in 2016, Pezesha aims to enhance access to affordable credit for micro-businesses by leveraging credit and data analytics to link lenders with low-income borrowers. The platform facilitates a shared economy by converging lending and other financial services, thereby enabling underserved SMBs to participate in the formal financial system. Through its innovative approach, Pezesha seeks to empower businesses and improve their growth potential by providing essential financial resources.
Omie
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Omie is a Brazilian software company founded in 2013 and headquartered in São Paulo. It specializes in developing cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial services tailored for small and medium enterprises. The platform integrates various business processes, offering tools for accounting and customer relationship management, which include features for issuing fiscal notes, managing receivables, and monitoring daily operations. Omie's solutions promote collaboration between entrepreneurs and accounting firms, creating an ecosystem supported by consultants. The software is designed to be simple, intuitive, and affordable, making it accessible for micro and small businesses to effectively manage their operations and customer information.
WayaMoney
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Wayamoney is a digital banking platform that offers payment and money transfer solutions across Africa. It enables users to send and receive payments quickly and at low rates. The platform supports various services, including utility payments, online purchases such as airline tickets, and cross-border transactions for data and airtime. By facilitating seamless and instant payments, Wayamoney aims to serve an increasingly unbanked population and assist small and medium-sized businesses engaged in trade across the continent, enhancing financial inclusion and simplifying settlements for both individuals and enterprises.
Sumutasu
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Sumutasu, Inc. is an online real estate marketplace based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development and sale of residential properties, providing a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of real estate. Through its AI-driven marketplace, Sumutasu aims to streamline the process for homeowners, offering a range of real estate services that enable clients to complete transactions efficiently and with minimal hassle. The company's mission is to foster a society where individuals can easily make informed decisions about their property investments.
ErudiFi
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ErudiFi is a technology company focused on making education more affordable in Southeast Asia, operating under the names Danacita in Indonesia and Bukas in the Philippines. The company has developed an education financing platform that assists students in securing low-interest educational loans. By leveraging tech-enabled partnerships with leading universities and vocational schools, ErudiFi simplifies the loan application process, allowing students to apply online and receive approval based on factors such as family income, area of study, and academic merit. This approach not only alleviates the burden of lengthy documentation but also enhances access to education, thereby contributing to generational transformation and a brighter future for students in the region.
OkCredit
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
OKCredit simplifies credit account management for shop owners and their customers. It is a mobile based solution that enables recording of credit/payment transactions digitally all across the country. Gaurav Kumar and Aditya Prasad founded it in April 2017, with its headquarters in Faridabad in India.
Clip
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Clip is the leading commerce and digital payment platform that is empowering businesses in Mexico to interact and transact with its consumers more effectively through innovative technologies, best-in-class customer service, and the ability to accept all payment methods digitally.
Movemeback
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Movemeback is a members-only community, connecting overseas talent and partners to unique, exclusive and exciting high potential opportunities on the African continent. They focus on distinctive and non-cliché opportunities from senior leadership roles with Africa’s most influential organisations through to unique investments, creative and entrepreneurial partnerships, nation shaping, social impact and more. We’re structured to enable talent relocation - including internships, secondments or remote engagements - and the facilitation of investment and advisory relationships. Our Vision: Movemeback seeks to become the internationally trusted channel through which Africa interacts and partners with individuals, organisations and institutions across the rest of the world, specifically but by no means limited to those individuals and organisations that represent the African diaspora. We’re making Africa’s most exciting and unique opportunities accessible to overseas talent and partners.
Scoodle
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Scoodle connects people who want to learn, with people that can teach. Students can ask questions on any subject, get answers from tutors and follow up by booking lessons or joining classes. The best tutors are not always accessible. They are changing that. They are building a world where an Arabic expert living in Egypt can create a class with students from around the world. The content that their tutors create on Scoodle lives forever. This will continue to benefit other students, long after the classes have ended.
Tendo
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Tendo is an online platform based in Accra, Ghana, that enables independent resellers to start their own e-commerce businesses without any upfront investment. Founded in 2019, the company connects resellers with products sourced from various suppliers, allowing them to sell ready-to-ship items directly to customers. Tendo's application facilitates the addition of profit margins to products and offers access to social media platforms for marketing. Resellers can list products at wholesale prices without the need for inventory management or transportation logistics, thereby simplifying the process of independent reselling. This model empowers small businesses and individuals to engage in online commerce efficiently.
Swipe Credit
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Swipe Credit is a provider of an artificial intelligence-powered growth platform designed to assist lenders in enhancing their cash flow and improving the borrower experience. The platform offers a comprehensive solution focused on revenue-accelerating risk and compliance, along with financial inclusion capabilities. By leveraging behavioral intelligence, Swipe Credit enables lenders to gain deeper insights into their customers' profiles, thereby facilitating quicker and more informed decision-making. This approach helps lenders target untapped market segments and provides equitable services to small business borrowers, promoting financial inclusivity and growth within the lending industry.
Scoodle
Seed Round in 2021
Scoodle connects people who want to learn, with people that can teach. Students can ask questions on any subject, get answers from tutors and follow up by booking lessons or joining classes. The best tutors are not always accessible. They are changing that. They are building a world where an Arabic expert living in Egypt can create a class with students from around the world. The content that their tutors create on Scoodle lives forever. This will continue to benefit other students, long after the classes have ended.
Robin AI
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Robin AI is a legal infrastructure business that rethinks how contracts are drafted, negotiated, and used. Robin AI caters to a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from large multinational corporations to SMEs and scale-ups. Its self-serve software enables SMEs to streamline contract processing with greater speed and cost efficiency. For larger enterprises, advanced AI features facilitate the efficient editing and querying of high-volume contracts, complemented by specialized support from the company's 45 in-house legal professionals.
Robin AI
Grant in 2021
Robin AI is a legal infrastructure business that rethinks how contracts are drafted, negotiated, and used. Robin AI caters to a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from large multinational corporations to SMEs and scale-ups. Its self-serve software enables SMEs to streamline contract processing with greater speed and cost efficiency. For larger enterprises, advanced AI features facilitate the efficient editing and querying of high-volume contracts, complemented by specialized support from the company's 45 in-house legal professionals.
WisR
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
The company would like to have found a solution to the global labor shortage due to the aging population. In addition, lack of know-how and the desire for flexibility of the boys are current reasons why it will be increasingly important to integrate older people in the world of work, so Klaudia Bachinger, CEO of WisR.
Uelz
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Uelz is a company that specializes in automating and routing payment collection for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by integrating with multiple payment gateways. It offers a billing API designed specifically for recurring revenue businesses, enabling clients to manage payments, subscriptions, and customer information from a centralized platform. Uelz provides cloud-based applications and services that facilitate the recording, control, and analysis of customer and sales data, allowing businesses to streamline their operations and reconcile income efficiently. This comprehensive solution supports SMBs in operating globally while optimizing their online business management.
Nuvemshop
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Nuvemshop provides entrepreneurs and SMBs with the tools to set up, manage, and promote their online businesses easily from any device. With the suite of tools around payments, shipping, inventory management, and marketing provided by the company, owners are enabled to participate in the e-commerce market, ramp up their sales, reduce costs, and provide their end customers with a shopping experience. In 2011, co-founders Alejandro Alfonso, Santiago Sosa, Jose Abuchaem, Martin Palombo, and Alejandro Vazquez established Nuvemshop in 2011.
debitto
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Debitto is an online platform that offers small and medium-sized entrepreneurs a high-tech service for debt collection in arrears. Its platform has been developed to add state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure, with a simplified registration, modern service solution and experienced and specialized support team in the market. It aims together the resources and tools that are available to large companies also for small and medium businesses and ventures.
5thIndustry
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
5thIndustry is an IT services firm that specializes in developing software applications aimed at enhancing productivity in industrial production environments. The company offers cloud-based solutions that facilitate tasks such as order management, maintenance, and quality documentation, allowing employees to perform their duties with greater transparency and flexibility. By digitizing essential processes, 5thIndustry enables clients to confirm production orders, collect quality data, and access information in a contextual manner. This focus on streamlining operations helps organizations concentrate on the creative aspects of their work while improving overall efficiency in factory settings.
Lunching.pl
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Thanks to Lunching, every company can easily finance dinners delivered to the office from many restaurants. It is an employee benefit that is felt by the team like no other - it is used on average by 95% of employees, every day, in the workplace.
Minishoes
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Minishoes is a Spanish company operating in the footwear industry, focusing on children's shoes. The company offers a diverse range of products, including sneakers, bluchers, boots, booties, crab shoes, child moccasins, sandals, house slippers, school shoes, and communion shoes. In addition to footwear, Minishoes also provides accessories such as socks, belts, hair bands, towels, and hats. The brand is dedicated to catering to the needs of children, ensuring a wide selection of stylish and practical options for various occasions.
Connecteam
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Connecteam Ltd. specializes in providing a comprehensive mobile solution for workforce management, enabling businesses to create customized applications for employee communication, training, supervision, and management. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a suite of tools that includes workforce management software, performance management tools, employee scheduling applications, and training management systems. Additionally, Connecteam provides solutions for employee satisfaction surveys and internal communications, all aimed at enhancing productivity and engagement among remote employees. Its mobile applications are utilized by large manufacturers, retail chains, and mid-sized companies to improve operational efficiency and training programs for non-desk employees.
myInterview
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
myInterview is a development platform that focuses on enhancing the recruitment process for companies and job seekers. It offers a video screening platform where candidates can upload video responses to specific questions. This feature allows recruiters to efficiently create shortlists of applicants for competitive job openings. By leveraging this technology, talent acquisition managers can better identify suitable candidates who align with their company's values and culture, ultimately streamlining the hiring process.
Mabo
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Mabo is a meditation application that supports women's self-development and offers mental healthcare services. Their services include B2B, EAP service, branded content, and marketing partnerships.
Gadjian
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Gadjian is a cloud-based payroll and HR management application designed for small and medium enterprises in Indonesia. Founded in 2012 and based in South Jakarta, the platform addresses various payroll and HR management needs, accommodating companies with different payroll schedules, overtime policies, and tax regulations. Gadjian enables organizations to manage and store employee information, including personal details, attendance records, and income tax deductions, while also providing employees access to their own payroll information, such as pay slips. By offering a comprehensive suite of digital solutions, Gadjian supports companies in effectively managing their human resources and promoting workplace engagement.
Niduu
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Niduu is a corporate education startup that manages to train all employees at any level in a continuous, dynamic, and effective way, based on Microlearning, Mobile Learning, and Gamification. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in São Luís, Sao Paulo.
Cora
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Cora is a digital bank based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on serving self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company is currently in closed beta, preparing to launch its first product, a free mobile account tailored exclusively for SMEs. Cora aims to streamline financial processes by offering a modern platform that reduces bureaucracy and simplifies day-to-day financial tasks for entrepreneurs. In addition to the mobile account, Cora plans to introduce a range of payment solutions, credit products, and financial management tools, all designed to support the unique needs of small businesses. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora seeks to enhance the financial landscape for SMEs in Brazil.
Inventivos
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Provider of business education services intended to enhance the business knowledge of entrepreneurs. The company helps to develop innovation and entrepreneurship programs for employees and stakeholders, enabling founders to get customized business classes, consulting education and consulting services to build their businesses.
FreeNFe
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
FreeNFe helps to issue an NFe electronic invoice on the free issuer, issue an NFe in seconds, and also issue an NFCe consumer invoice. This platform allows to issue invoices online from anywhere.
Seibii
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Seibii, Inc. is a company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2019, that specializes in car maintenance and repair services. It operates through a mobile application and online platform, providing a range of services that include car repairs, parts installation, and roadside assistance. Seibii aims to optimize the automobile aftermarket industry by offering customers convenient access to skilled mechanics, ensuring vehicle safety while delivering cost-effective solutions. The company's focus is on digitalizing traditional car maintenance processes to enhance customer experience and streamline service delivery.
Her Impact
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Her Impact is a community-based platform dedicated to inspiring, educating, and supporting young and ambitious women in Poland. It serves as a comprehensive resource for career development, catering to both individual women and employers. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to create a network that connects users with shared interests and skills, facilitating introductions to experts who can provide guidance and opportunities. By offering access to job offers and events organized by partner organizations, Her Impact aims to empower women to achieve professional success and foster a supportive community for their growth.
Musicbuk
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Musicbuk is a music education platform that facilitates virtual music lessons by connecting students with vetted, professional instructors. The platform caters to learners of all ages and skill levels, offering a diverse range of music educators to help individuals learn new instruments, improve their skills, or explore new musical interests. Instructors benefit from Musicbuk by gaining access to a pool of potential students while maintaining control over their pricing. The platform handles marketing, allowing educators to focus on teaching without the stress of competition. By providing a streamlined way to connect learners with qualified music teachers, Musicbuk enhances the music learning experience, making it enjoyable and accessible.
Five to Nine
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Five to Nine offers a culture engagement solution aimed at enhancing workplace connectivity and inclusion. The company has developed an online employee engagement platform that focuses on the management and evaluation of both virtual and in-person internal programs. This platform integrates workflows and collects event analytics and feedback, allowing human resource teams to assess employee participation and sentiments effectively. By fostering communities of interest within organizations, Five to Nine helps promote a more inclusive workplace environment, enabling companies to improve the overall employee experience.
Encontre um Nerd
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
EUNERD is a managed Marketplace offering on-demand services of Help Desk & IT Infrastructure for small business. It also helps customers save time and money on execution processes by making support services simple. EUNERD model "pay on the go" allow SMB to reduce their fixed monthly costs, increasing the perceived value over time. It also provides monitoring, IT management, and remote and face-to-face support. EURNERD was named a 1st place in Tell your story of Small Business, Big Business and 1st place no 100openstartups. The company was by Bruno Okamoto Ramos, Daniel Tutida, and Bruno Falcao in 2014 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Pravaler
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Pravaler S.A. is a financial services company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in the private education sector. Established in 2001, it offers a range of solutions including educational loans for undergraduate, graduate, and distance learning programs. Pravaler's digital platform assists students who are behind on payments, allowing them to catch up and enroll without incurring additional fees. Graduates can also renegotiate outstanding debts through a service called Desenrola, available at partner institutions. Additionally, the company provides consultancy services, manages investment funds, and oversees accounts payable and receivable related to educational credits. Through its various offerings, Pravaler aims to facilitate access to education and support students in managing their financial obligations.
Smartmile
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Smartmile is a developer of innovative delivery solutions that focuses on creating a sustainable delivery ecosystem through advanced software technology. The company operates a growing international network of over 200 delivery machines in Finland and the Netherlands, designed to facilitate the receipt, return, and shipment of products for consumers. These delivery machines, managed remotely, serve as smart hubs that streamline delivery processes and enhance customer service. Smartmile collaborates with major partners like DHL and Lidl, aiming to optimize delivery networks and promote sustainable urban online delivery. By transforming traditional delivery methods into Smartmile Enabled Hubs, the company provides a versatile platform that supports all couriers and integrates seamlessly with various businesses, enhancing the overall delivery experience. Smartmile is actively seeking investors to further its mission of revolutionizing delivery on a global scale while prioritizing sustainability.
StudentFinance
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
StudentFinance is an educational financial services provider founded in March 2019 in Madrid, Spain, by Mariano Kostelec. The company focuses on success-based financing, primarily targeting students with technical skills who aspire to become software engineers, data analysts, or cybersecurity experts. Using artificial intelligence, StudentFinance analyzes market demand for specific skills and identifies gaps in the workforce, allowing them to select suitable candidates through a data-driven process. This enables individuals to pursue training and upskilling opportunities while offering flexible repayment options based on their future employment success. By prioritizing career advancement and job placement, StudentFinance aims to empower students to achieve their professional goals while managing their financial obligations effectively.
Musemio
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Musemio Ltd is an educational technology company based in London, founded in 2019. It offers a mobile augmented and virtual reality application that provides children with immersive learning experiences through interactive quests. The app features co-created narrative content from cultural institutions worldwide, allowing children to explore themes related to history and the arts from the comfort of their homes. By engaging in these bite-sized adventures, children develop 21st-century skills while gaining valuable cultural knowledge, which fosters a globally-minded perspective. Musemio's approach is informed by extensive research and testing involving over 3,000 children, in collaboration with experts from the UCL Institute of Education. The company partners with various cultural organizations, including the National Maritime Museum of Greenwich and the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, and is in the process of onboarding additional global partners.
GrowthSpace
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
GrowthSpace is a talent development platform that enables the personalized learning and development of employees. GrowthSpace brings the power of data to personalized learning and development. At GrowthSpace, they believe that the future of learning and development is data-driven, measurable, and personalized for every employee. By combining the world’s most robust dataset with their network of global experts, they are able to help employees and teams achieve their professional goals and business KPIs at scale. Select from short growth sprints, group meetings, or lectures where employees can upskill, work on personal challenges, and improve their core competencies.
Trefix
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Trefix is a currency risk management platform that simplifies currency management for small and middle-sized companies. The company automates and optimizes repetitive processes related to currency position analysis, flows, and derivative transactions. Trefix was founded on 2017 and is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland.
Skriware
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Skriware is a Polish EdTech startup, which has developed a fully integrated educational ecosystem consisting of easy-to-use 3D printers, educational robots and an online e-learning platform. Skriware's mission is developing interdisciplinary 21st century STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) skills through the process of designing, building and programming 3D-printable smart toys. Skriware's s mostly selling to private and public schools and is preparing a very new product portfolio targeted at children and teenagers aged 9-16.
Celero
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Celero is a company that helps small and medium-sized entrepreneurs to routine of the business financial sector. They provide total financial control, automatic bank reconciliation, and integration with business technologies. The platform is also available in a mobile version for Android, Apple, and iOs. They provide business financial services through easy-to-use financial management software.
Meu Entrevistador
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Meu Entrevistador is a Brazilian company established in 2014, headquartered in Sao Paulo. It operates a digital platform designed to assist job applicants in preparing for interviews and navigating the selection process. The platform features a collection of short videos that simulate real job interviews, conducted by prominent executives and HR representatives from Brazil. This resource aims to provide candidates with valuable insights and guidance on how to effectively present themselves during interviews and succeed in the job market. By offering a comprehensive range of materials, Meu Entrevistador helps users improve their skills and enhance their interview performance.
Gaviti
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Gaviti is a cloud-based accounts receivable collection platform that aims to streamline the collections process and enhance cash flow for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The platform assists collections teams in managing outstanding receivables by automating debtor engagement and optimizing the collection workflow. Gaviti offers features like payment forecasting, risk rating, and data-driven insights, which enable businesses to reduce late payments and improve their overall performance. By automating personalized communication, Gaviti helps companies receive faster payments on their invoices, ultimately supporting better financial health and reducing the risks associated with selling on credit.
Instalent
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Instalent is a collaborative network of carefully selected, specialist independent recruiters. We aim to disrupt today's complicated recruitment processes with a convenient and effective crowdsourced model. Using our revolutionary hiring platform, our clients can leverage the efficiency of our community while communicating with only one single Client Manager. We embrace collaboration and assist companies worldwide to fill jobs quickly and effectively by trading and sharing candidates.
TerraMagna
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
TerraMagna is a digital lender based in Brazil, specializing in the agricultural sector of Latin America. The company offers a range of financial products tailored to meet the specific needs of farmers and agricultural businesses. These products include personal loans, CFB lending, embedded buy now pay later (BNPL) options for agricultural inputs, and crop-collateralized financing, all accessible through a user-friendly web interface. By addressing the unique challenges and opportunities within agriculture, TerraMagna aims to enhance the resilience of the agricultural value chain and promote sustainable food security.
Mandaê
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Mandaê is a Brazilian logistics company that leverages technology to enhance the delivery industry, offering an innovative and streamlined service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). By providing a digital platform, Mandaê manages the entire parcel supply chain, including pickups, cross-docking, and last-mile transport, without owning physical assets. This model allows SMBs to utilize private transporters, significantly reducing their shipping costs by up to 35% compared to traditional postal services. Mandaê’s mission is to "Connect Stories" through logistics, ensuring a high-quality and efficient shipping experience. The company has received substantial investment from prominent Latin American investors and has gained recognition through various awards, including the ABComm Innovation in E-commerce Logistics Award and the São Paulo “Smart Cities” category of the 1776 Challenge Cup.
User.com
Non Equity Assistance in 2017
User.com is a marketing automation platform that provides an integrated solution designed to enhance customer engagement and improve conversion rates for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform consolidates various tools for marketing, sales, and support, allowing users to gather real-time customer data, automate communication, and streamline internal processes. Key features of User.com include email campaigns, dynamic content, chatbots, live chat, visitor tracking, and customer relationship management (CRM). By offering a single workspace for marketing, sales, and support teams, User.com enables businesses to manage their customer interactions and marketing campaigns efficiently through multiple communication channels.
Kredytmarket
Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Kredytmarket is an online financial platform that specializes in providing short-term loans to small businesses. The platform aims to streamline the loan application process, offering credit options for entrepreneurs with terms typically lasting six months. Borrowers can utilize the funds for various purposes, and the repayment of the principal is structured to occur at the end of the loan term. Kredytmarket's offerings include a range of loan amounts and flexible repayment options, making it easier for small businesses to access working capital quickly and efficiently.
Spill App
Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Spill App Limited, founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in designing and developing mobile application software focused on mental health support. The company's application facilitates connections between employees and counselors, allowing users to consult about mental health issues conveniently. Spill aims to make the benefits of talking therapy accessible to all employees on a daily basis, promoting improved workplace well-being through its message-based therapy platform.
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