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 Technology

NextCounsel

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
NextCounsel is a Lagos, Nigeria-based provider of legal technology solutions that help law firms and related organizations streamline operations and boost productivity. The platform combines practice and case management, time and billing automation, document management, and accounting, with human resources information systems and contract management to support a complete legal ecosystem. It also offers features for customer relationship management and company secretarial workflows, enabling centralized organization of contacts, matters, invoices, and documents. Founded in 2017, NextCounsel aims to simplify day-to-day legal operations through integrated software that improves efficiency and oversight across legal processes.

Lifesten Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Lifesten Health is a technology company specializing in health tracking and management. It provides a wellness app that personalizes users' health journeys, integrating physical, mental, and nutritional well-being. The app uses AI-driven insights to create tailored wellness plans, helping users achieve their health goals more efficiently. It also offers rewards and fosters a supportive community to enhance user engagement.

LearnTube

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
LearnTube provides upskilling and job-oriented courses for college graduates.

Segwise

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Segwise is a technology company that specializes in developing AI agents aimed at enhancing the performance of game studios. The company’s platform provides tools to maximize game lifetime value (LTV) by delivering key growth metrics and facilitating the identification of LiveOps opportunities. By employing a no-code approach, Segwise enables game studios to quickly analyze critical metrics, detect growth opportunities, and address issues in their operations. The observability platform tracks various segments and funnels, alerting teams to potential problems and benefits, thereby streamlining the decision-making process for product development. Through its innovative solutions, Segwise empowers game studios to respond swiftly to shifting dynamics in the gaming market.

Hypergro

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Hypergro is a technology company that specializes in user-generated content (UGC) video advertising. It develops a platform that connects brands with content creators, using AI to simplify the content acquisition process. The company's UGC video ads are designed to engage and convert potential customers, driving consumer traffic, app downloads, and revenue for its clients. By enabling brands to create targeted, purposeful strategies, Hypergro helps ensure that every interaction resonates with the ideal customer.

Figr

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Figr is a technology startup that employs artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance the product design process. Its customizable interface platform aims to reduce friction in digital product creation by bolstering design research and enabling swift interface iterations, with the overarching goal of making product design more accessible and efficient.

Sensagrate

Grant in 2024
Sensagrate develops an infrastructure-to-vehicle communication platform that gathers data from roadside sensors to support decision-making for both human-driven and autonomous vehicles. The platform serves transportation providers and smart city traffic systems, aiming to reduce congestion and roadway crashes and to enhance safety and traffic flow. The company has introduced SensaVision, a software solution focused on quality detection to support the adoption of connected and autonomous vehicles.

Hue

Grant in 2024
Hue Beauty is a beauty technology and sampling platform designed to assist beauty shoppers in identifying makeup products that complement their unique skin tones. The platform integrates with beauty brands' e-commerce websites, utilizing photo technology and a community of beauty advisors to facilitate accurate shade matching. Additionally, Hue Beauty offers customized try-at-home shade sampling kits, enhancing the shopping experience. The company also develops shoppable video technology, allowing online beauty brands to incorporate user-generated videos into their marketing strategies. This approach fosters customer trust and engagement by providing authentic content. Moreover, Hue Beauty employs an artificial intelligence-powered recommendation engine to analyze shoppers' skin tones, types, and beauty preferences, enabling clients to generate genuine reviews in various formats.

InOrbit

Grant in 2024
InOrbit, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based robot management platform designed to facilitate the development, deployment, and operation of autonomous robots across various industries. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, InOrbit provides a comprehensive suite of services including real-time analytics, incident management, adaptive diagnostics, and predictive analytics. The platform supports secure cloud-robot communications and enables effective monitoring and management of robot performance. InOrbit's technology is particularly valuable in the rapidly growing commercial service robot market, which is projected to reach $50 billion by 2024. The company serves a diverse clientele spanning agriculture, hospitality, logistics, and retail, and collaborates with prominent partners such as Google and Qualcomm. The founding team comprises experts with extensive backgrounds in robotics and technology, collectively holding over 50 patents in relevant fields. Through its innovative approach, InOrbit aims to bridge the autonomy gap and enhance the operational capabilities of robotics companies and operators globally.

Tara AI

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Tara AI is a San Jose, California-based company founded in 2016, specializing in a platform that connects projects with freelance programmers. The company focuses on simplifying software for product development, addressing the complexities that modern, cross-functional teams face. By designing intuitive and efficient tools, Tara AI aims to enhance collaboration and productivity among engineers and teams, enabling them to meet planned releases with greater predictability. The platform was launched in public beta in April 2020 and has since assisted thousands of users in streamlining their development processes.

Bods

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Bods is a fashion technology company offering a virtual fitting solution. It uses AI and computer vision to create personalized avatars from users' photos, enabling them to see how clothes will fit in real life before purchasing.

Bigthinx 3DAI

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Bigthinx 3DAI is transforming the way we shop, interact, and create. At Bigthinx, an award winning fashion tech company, we disrupt the global fashion industry with Artificial Intelligence for digital clothing, 3D PDP content, virtual beings, and transformational digital shopping experiences. With the world’s first automated high-quality 3D fashion content from photos at scale, Bigthinx combines generative AI, 3D virtualization, immersive shopping, and interactive visual tools which enable brands to personalize shopping, augment supply chains, increase profitability and sustainability, and save costs.

SkyAcres Agrotechnologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
SkyAcres Agrotechnologies is a business that enables individuals and small-scale farmers to convert underutilized spaces into profitable vertical farms. It provides a patent-pending, low-energy aeroponic system that grows a variety of fruits and vegetables without the need for traditional pumps or large investments in land. The company also offers software to manage growing conditions, labor, and compliance, along with branding and packaging services. Through an AI-driven marketplace, SkyAcres connects these growers directly with commercial buyers, ensuring a steady demand for their produce. This model increases food quality, security, and accessibility, while creating positive social and climate impacts.

Authologic

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Founded in 2020 by Krzysztof Klimczak, Jarek Sygitowicz, and Marek Rogoziński, Authologic is a Polish company specializing in digital identity verification. It offers solutions that enable secure and simplified identity checks across online platforms, utilizing decentralized identity attestations and privacy-preserving data control mechanisms.

ShareID

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
ShareID offers advanced multi-factor authentication using government-issued IDs. It ensures the user's liveness and validates personal data securely without storing biometrics or personal data, complying with international privacy laws.

Gomboc.AI

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Gomboc is a developer of an artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity platform focused on enhancing the security of cloud infrastructure. The company addresses security policy deviations by providing tailored remediations for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ensuring that functionality, architecture, performance, and resilience are preserved. This approach enables clients to effectively integrate cybersecurity measures into their cloud architecture, thereby improving overall security without compromising system efficiency or design.

SocialCap AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
SocialCap is an innovative startup that pioneers a smart ecosystem, transforming the landscape of personal contact management and social networking. At its core, SocialCap amalgamates advanced technologies with insights derived from social, behavioral, psychological, and anthropological sciences to enhance the quality of connections and social networking experiences. At the heart of SocialCap is a sophisticated platform leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance contact management and create meaningful connections. Business Description: SocialCap addresses the rising demand for efficient personal contact management by combining cutting-edge technology with scientific principles. It stands as an indispensable tool for professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals aiming to optimize their social interactions and achieve personal and professional goals through a science-driven approach. Key Features: Contact Dashboards: SocialCap introduces dynamic and user-friendly contact dashboards, driven by insights from social sciences. This provides users with a holistic view of their network, incorporating elements from behavioral and psychological sciences to enhance interaction and relationship dynamics. AI-Powered Management: SocialCap employs artificial intelligence harmoniously with principles from anthropology and psychology to automate contact organization. It intelligently gathers and updates contact information, ensuring users stay connected and informed while aligning with human behavior patterns. Efficient Networking Tools: SocialCap is not just a contact management tool; it's a business companion for advanced social networking communication. Users can seamlessly navigate their network, identify key connections, and unlock opportunities for achive their goals. Technologies Used: Artificial Intelligence (AI): SocialCap harnesses the power of AI for automating contact management, enriching contact data, and providing intelligent insights for more effective networking. Cloud Technology: The platform utilizes cloud infrastructure for scalable and secure data storage, ensuring accessibility and data integrity for users across various devices. Data Analytics: SocialCap incorporates data analytics to offer users insights into their networking progress, helping them make informed decisions about their social interactions and connections. Mission and Vision: SocialCap's mission is to empower individuals to take control of their personal and professional networks, fostering meaningful connections and enhancing productivity. Our vision is to be the go-to platform for anyone looking to optimize their social capital for personal and professional success. By supporting SocialCap, you are investing in a groundbreaking solution that not only streamlines contact management but also propels social communication into the future.

Vecticum

Grant in 2023
Born in a Cloud, backed up by Google technologies, Vecticum accumulates the top notch of technologies with decades of team experience implementing business management applications over the whole world. Vecticum puts professional, subject matter competence in front of technology. Here we strongly believe, that understanding of our customers business affairs rather that waving with system features is the key success factor while transforming company processes to digital age.

Telliscope

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Telliscope is a technology company that provides an AI-driven business intelligence platform. This platform offers market insights and facilitates business connections, enabling executives to make informed decisions and develop effective go-to-market strategies, particularly in emerging markets.

Fandrum

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Fandrum is a fan-tech platform that enables users to engage with like-minded individuals based on shared interests in shows and celebrities. It aims to foster communities where fans can discuss content using various multimedia formats.

Qoruz

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Qoruz is a platform facilitating collaboration between brands and creators. It connects businesses with suitable influencers, streamlining the process of discovering, connecting, and communicating with them to drive brand growth through creator marketing.

Mozark

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Mozark is a Digital Experience Management Platform that monitors real-world device networks to measure genuine user experience. Leveraging AI/ML, it provides insights to enhance digital experiences across various industries.

ActoFit

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ActoFit is a wearable technology company that designs a fitness tracker and companion app to monitor workouts and daily activity. The device uses a strong algorithm core to log activities across gym environments, CrossFit studios, running, and sleep, with continuous heart-rate metrics and granular workout statistics. The app provides data-driven, personalized feedback to support sustainable lifestyle changes, tracking steps, heart rate, and detailed metrics tailored to individual training styles and regimes.

scanO

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
scanO is an innovative company based in Pune, India, founded in 2020, that specializes in AI-driven dental checkups through its mobile app. The app allows users to scan their teeth and receive immediate feedback on their oral health, facilitating personalized recommendations and tracking health over time. With a user base exceeding 50,000, scanO has successfully scanned over 3.85 million teeth and identified 7.2 million health issues across multiple countries, including India, UAE, South Africa, Zambia, and the Philippines. By combining cutting-edge technology with dental expertise, scanO aims to make dental care accessible, convenient, and a daily priority for individuals. The company's mission is to redefine preventive oral care globally, emphasizing the importance of regular oral health assessments to prevent serious diseases. Through its commitment to innovation and comprehensive dental wellness services, scanO is shaping the future of oral care with the goal of improving lives through better oral health practices.

Filo

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Filo is an educational technology company that offers a tutoring platform designed for immediate, one-on-one support. The platform enables students to connect with online tutors in less than 60 seconds, allowing them to receive timely assistance with their academic questions and challenges. By facilitating instant access to knowledgeable tutors, Filo aims to enhance students' understanding of concepts and improve their performance in exams. The service focuses on providing personalized guidance, ensuring that learners can address their doubts efficiently and effectively.

Zydii

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2016, Zydii operates an online learning platform tailored for African businesses. It offers localized digital courses accessible via online and offline methods (USSD & SMS), focusing on upskilling employees with affordable, relevant personal development and technical skills courses.

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.

Syntheticus

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Syntheticus is a data technology company founded in 2020 that enables safe data sharing and analytics through synthetic data. Its platform generates synthetic data that preserves the properties of real data while removing sensitive details, allowing private and public organizations to share data and machine learning models for testing, analysis, and collaboration without compromising privacy. The company integrates with existing systems and uses privacy-enhancing technologies such as generative AI, differential privacy, and confidential computing to maintain utility and protect data. Syntheticus aims to democratize access to data, unlock data value, and support responsible AI development across industries.

SpaceChain

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
SpaceChain is a community-oriented space platform that integrates space and blockchain technologies to create an open-source satellite network. This innovative network enables users to develop and deploy decentralized applications in space, promoting greater accessibility and collaboration within the global community. The company offers a space-based key management system designed to secure cloud services and data, ensuring the protection of cryptographic keys and maintaining data integrity. By leveraging proven blockchain cryptography, SpaceChain aims to democratize access to space and remove barriers, allowing individuals and organizations worldwide to engage with and benefit from space technology.

Zydii

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2016, Zydii operates an online learning platform tailored for African businesses. It offers localized digital courses accessible via online and offline methods (USSD & SMS), focusing on upskilling employees with affordable, relevant personal development and technical skills courses.

Strella Biotechnology

Series A in 2023
Strella Biotechnology, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focuses on enhancing the freshness of produce throughout the supply chain. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing sensors that detect ethylene gas, a key indicator of ripeness in fruits. By measuring ethylene production, Strella's technology helps optimize freshness and minimize spoilage. The company leverages its proprietary sensing technology to provide valuable data for improving supply chain management in the food industry.

SalonScale

Grant in 2023
SalonScale is a technology company that provides hardware and software to manage hair color product usage and costs in salons. It develops Bluetooth-enabled scales that measure the exact amount of dye used and a mobile and web platform for tracking color usage, inventory, and expenses in back-bar operations. By weighing products and recording associated charges, the solution enables salons to separate color costs from stylist labor and improve inventory management. The platform serves salons with a back-bar management system and dashboards for cost measurement. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, SalonScale was created by stylists and has grown to over a thousand users across North America.

Gryd

Grant in 2023
Gryd develops advanced technology solutions for property owners seeking superior tools. They empower owners of multifamily buildings, commercial properties, and parking lots to maximize their investments by providing innovative platforms for marketing and management.

Foqus

Grant in 2023
Foqus is an innovative company specializing in AI-driven quantitative imaging technologies. It develops software to enhance the speed and quality of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans, utilizing quantum information algorithms and machine learning techniques.

Tablz

Grant in 2023
Tablz develops a three-dimensional hospitality platform that enables diners to select and upgrade to preferred tables or sections, enhancing the dining experience. The platform helps hospitality brands improve guest satisfaction by solving the challenge of seating choice and allows venues to monetize dining space through supply and demand pricing of coveted real estate. By aligning pricing with chair and table value, it supports reduced costs, streamlined workflows, and better guest service for restaurants.

Eugenie AI

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Eugenie AI is a sustainability technology company that provides an emissions-management platform for industrial manufacturers. The platform helps organizations track, trace, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to support net-zero targets. It leverages AI-based digital twins of machines and processes to monitor performance and resulting emissions, map relationships between equipment and processes, and simulate how operational variables affect output and emissions. The solution functions as an early-warning and mitigation system for fugitive and excess emissions in asset-heavy industries and is designed for rapid deployment with measurable impact. It integrates data from on-site sensors, leak-detection and repair workflows, and satellite imagery to improve reliability and efficiency without compromising sustainability goals, thereby supporting compliance and broader sustainable development outcomes. The offering emphasizes industrial applicability across manufacturers of all sizes and seeks to bring technology-driven insight to operations and maintenance teams.

ClearTrace

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ClearTrace is a software company that provides automated energy and carbon accounting via a blockchain-enabled cloud platform. Its SaaS solution creates verifiable digital records of energy usage and tracks third-party energy supply, financial power purchase agreements, demand response, and behind-the-meter energy assets, supporting reporting, auditing, and compliance across the energy supply chain. The company serves renewable energy suppliers, corporations, and commercial real estate owners, helping to establish a single source of truth for decarbonization claims and reduce greenwashing. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, ClearTrace develops digital infrastructure and immutable data representations to measure and verify real-world energy emissions, enabling clients to pursue sustainability and financial goals.

BuuPass

Pre Seed Round in 2023
BuuPass operates a transportation marketplace and ticketing platform that simplifies booking for bus, shuttle, and train services in Kenya and other markets. The company partners with transport operators to provide digital solutions that enable commuters to search, reserve seats, and pay conveniently, often via mobile and SMS channels. As one of the early movers in digital transport booking in Kenya, BuuPass aims to connect travelers with available departures, helping users save time and choose options that fit their schedules and budgets. The platform supports local urban travel by enabling automated ticketing and easy payments, with a focus on reliability, accessibility, and seamless user experience for everyday mobility.

Yoobe

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Yoobe is a technology company that specializes in providing an automated platform for corporate swag. It offers a comprehensive solution, allowing businesses to shop for, store, and ship promotional items directly to their employees or collaborators worldwide. The platform aims to foster corporate culture and engagement by enabling companies to track and measure the impact of their swag programs, thereby boosting employee morale and promoting their brand.

Sensyn Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Sensyn Robotics is a company focused on developing innovative business solutions that integrate robotics technology, particularly drones, with advanced software applications. Their primary goal is to enhance infrastructure inspections across various sectors, including oil, electric power, and construction. By promoting automation and generalization, Sensyn Robotics aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor costs, and enable unattended operations. The company addresses pressing social issues in Japan while also seeking to provide its diverse range of solutions globally, leveraging Japan's position as a leader in tackling contemporary challenges. Through collaboration and cutting-edge technology, Sensyn Robotics is committed to enabling enterprises and municipalities to access and inspect affected or disturbed sites more effectively.

Mindtera

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Mindtera is a technology-enabled company in education and workforce wellbeing based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2021. It delivers personal growth through learning about multiple intelligences—emotional, social, physical, and occupational—via personalized online life coaching and scientifically validated curricula. The company also offers an employee assistance platform for businesses that includes assessments, coaching, and daily productivity tools to enhance emotional and social intelligence, improve well-being, and support a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

Docosan

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Docosan is a tech startup focused on enhancing access to quality healthcare in Vietnam. Its digital marketplace allows patients to compare healthcare providers across various specialties, schedule appointments online at any time, communicate with primary care assistants, and manage their health data without cost. The platform benefits providers by offering tools to manage patients and expand their client base. Docosan's services are designed to improve access to primary healthcare, coordinate care effectively, and generate valuable public health data. The platform adheres to HIPAA compliance standards and employs internationally-recognized protocols such as HL7 FHIR and DICOM to ensure the portability of health records across different electronic health record systems. Docosan is committed to improving healthcare outcomes for the Vietnamese population.

HARTB

Grant in 2022
HARTB specializes in transforming complex data into actionable insights through big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and data science services. They empower businesses to make informed decisions and drive innovation.

Heex Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Heex Technologies is a data management platform designed to support engineering teams in transitioning from traditional Big Data to more efficient Smart Data. The company focuses on automating data pipelines and workflows, allowing organizations to extract relevant data efficiently, either at the edge or in the cloud. This capability not only enhances productivity but also helps businesses optimize costs and resources. As companies increasingly demand precise information, Heex Technologies addresses the challenges posed by the diminishing returns of conventional AI development, ensuring that teams can access and utilize the most pertinent data seamlessly.

Axelspace

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2008, Axelspace designs, manufactures, and sells micro-satellites and related components for earth observation. Its primary projects include GRUS, Hodoyoshi-1, and UNIFORM, aiming to provide global daily monitoring at low cost.

Aromajoin

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Aromajoin develops scent-controllable technology that digitalizes aromas and enables a new form of communication beyond words, images, and audio. It designs and sells aroma control devices and cartridges and builds software platforms to plan and deliver aroma content. Its offerings include hardware such as the Aroma Shooter, an aroma display using space-time aroma control, and the Aroma Stage, an internet-based platform for users to log in. The technology integrates hardware, software, and chemical components to control scents via PCs, smartphones, or IoT devices, enabling immersive, multisensory experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Kyoto, Japan.

LarnU

Grant in 2022
LarnU is an educational platform designed to democratize access to essential skills for career advancement. It offers a gamified learning experience that allows users to learn to code in just five minutes a day. The platform provides customized training across various fields, including digital marketing, e-commerce, programming, and personal and professional development. By focusing on user-specific needs, LarnU enables individuals to enhance their professional wellness and accelerate their career growth.

Kimoyo Insights

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Kimoyo Insights is a company that specializes in assisting businesses worldwide in collecting consumer feedback. Their research platform supports global product teams by facilitating recruitment, scheduling, and payments for research studies. This enables companies like Microsoft, chippercash, BBC, and others to gather valuable insights from consumers across Africa, enhancing their product development processes.

Tanoshi

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Tanoshi develops safe, fun, and educational consumer electronics for children aged 6-12. Its flagship product is an Android laptop designed to enhance parental control and educational efficiency, featuring an inbuilt camera, proximity sensors, and pre-loaded age-appropriate educational applications.

Presear Softwares PVT

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Presear Softwares dominates in building solutions that can assist you with zeroing overheads for technology and increasing mindfulness in your business.

BuuPass

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
BuuPass operates a transportation marketplace and ticketing platform that simplifies booking for bus, shuttle, and train services in Kenya and other markets. The company partners with transport operators to provide digital solutions that enable commuters to search, reserve seats, and pay conveniently, often via mobile and SMS channels. As one of the early movers in digital transport booking in Kenya, BuuPass aims to connect travelers with available departures, helping users save time and choose options that fit their schedules and budgets. The platform supports local urban travel by enabling automated ticketing and easy payments, with a focus on reliability, accessibility, and seamless user experience for everyday mobility.

Clevergy

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Clevergy designs and programs electronic components by developing firmware for various control units. Its platform optimizes energy management through personalized advice, bill savings, operation centralization, and understanding customer consumption habits.

Health Haven Rx

Seed Round in 2022
Health Haven Rx is building the future of digital pharmacy services. We are on a mission to make pharmacy services more affordable while delivering quality care

Black Tech Nation Ventures

Grant in 2022
Black Tech Nation Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Pittsburgh that backs diverse founders across enterprise software, healthcare technology, climate technology, financial technology, and marketplaces. Founded in 2021 by Seán Sebastian, David Motley, and Kelauni Jasmyn, the firm emphasizes a majority Black ownership and a majority diverse-invested approach, and operates to create wealth by supporting untapped markets and underinvested entrepreneurs on a national scale.

Raino Tech4Impact

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Raino Tech4Impact is a social enterprise that leveraging technology as an enabler to empower African communities. Founded in 2014, They have been developing technology-driven solutions in health, agriculture, sports, green energy and offer business support services. In partnership with various key players in different sectors, they have developed unique and efficient different use cases of technological solutions impacting millions of lives.

Healthlane

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Healthlane operates an online platform that connects users with healthcare services. Its application enables users to track appointments at medical facilities, compile health data in one place, and access unlimited health services including virtual consultations with certified doctors.

Driven Education

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Driven Education is an edtech platform for high-potential youth with the goal of training the country's future technology leaders. The platform invests in high-potential young people committed to entering and growing rapidly in technology companies. They believe in agile education (education that adapts to the labor market), human education (education that puts people first), and courageous education (which challenges the status quo with regard to the quality of education for employability). Driven's mission is to build the college where they would have liked to study, through an agile and real-world learning journey that is always connected to the job market.

TurnSignl

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
TurnSignl is a Black-owned tech company that provides real-time legal assistance to drivers by connecting them with lawyers via video chat during traffic stops and car incidents. The service aims to protect civil rights and de-escalate roadside encounters by giving individuals access to legal guidance at the moment of interaction, with the goal of safer outcomes for drivers and law enforcement. The mobile app enables users to summon a live attorney at the touch of a button or voice command, facilitating documentation and communication to help ensure responsible, accountable exchanges. The platform is available nationwide, supporting both civilians and police in critical roadside moments.

TerraNexum

Pre Seed Round in 2022
TerraNexum specializes in developing advanced computational methods, leveraging AI and quantum optimization, to enhance the efficiency of complex systems, particularly those involving energy and time minimization. Its core product is a geothermal energy software that optimizes energy networks, facilitating the transition to clean energy. This software employs AI and quantum algorithms to create minimal thermal energy networks for heat reuse, enabling clean energy developers to visualize and build integrated infrastructure that reduces costs and improves sustainability.

DaVinci Wearables

Grant in 2022
DaVinci Wearables designs and develops smart undergarments that collect data aimed at enhancing lifestyle awareness. The company's innovative platform focuses on health, fitness, and wellness, specifically tailored to support women by providing insights into fertility analytics and overall performance. Through the use of a proprietary liner and an intuitive mobile application that incorporates API integrations, DaVinci Wearables delivers personalized sport-specific workout recommendations. This approach empowers users to make informed decisions about their health and wellness, fostering data-driven lifestyles.

Palan

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Palan, Inc. operates a digital creative agency focused on democratizing augmented reality (AR). Their core product, palanAR, is a no-code AR creation platform, empowering users across various sectors, such as education, tourism, and entertainment, to develop their own AR experiences. With 9,000 users and a cumulative 25,000 AR creations, Palan's services span system development, mobile app development, website development, and web-based development, transforming ideas into tangible products through design and system development.

Taxumo

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Taxumo is a software-as-a-service company that provides a tax compliance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises, professionals and freelancers, automating the computation, filing, and payment of business taxes through an end-to-end, mobile-responsive web application, helping users file accurately and on time, reducing reliance on external accountants, and enabling them to focus on their core business.

Kitkaton

Grant in 2022
Kitkaton is a technology company that specializes in social commerce. It has developed a platform that enables influencers and creators to curate and sell products directly to their followers. The platform focuses on timeless fashion items such as watches, apparel, and home goods, allowing creators to monetize their influence and fans to shop directly from their favorite content creators.

GloStudy

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
GloStudy is a web-based platform that helps students worldwide discover and apply to suitable educational programs. It uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics to assess students' profiles, provide personalized recommendations, and streamline the application process for international education. The platform offers an intelligent questionnaire and an AI-driven chatbot for student support, covering programs from countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Tourus

Grant in 2022
Tourus is a SaaS Proptech company that streamlines communication between leasing teams and renters via a mobile-first platform. It enables unified communication across various channels, enhancing strategic decision-making through centralized visibility.

CodersLink

Grant in 2022
CodersLink is a talent recruitment platform that focuses on connecting companies with top technology professionals from Latin America. The company specializes in providing personalized job opportunities and curated talent profiles, enabling businesses to build long-term and scalable technology teams. CodersLink's platform automates the onboarding and management processes for these teams, facilitating efficient hiring and integration. By screening and pre-qualifying candidates from partner networks, CodersLink addresses the challenges of sourcing and diversity in the tech industry. The company has successfully served over 100 clients and fostered a community of more than 20,000 developers in the region, offering a streamlined solution to the recruitment and relocation needs of businesses.

Thimble

Grant in 2022
Thimble.io Inc. is a company based in Buffalo, New York, that specializes in DIY electronics kits designed to teach users how to code, build, and customize their own projects. Established in 2013, Thimble offers a subscription service that delivers monthly maker boxes, enabling subscribers to learn and apply technical skills through hands-on experience. The company supports an inclusive learning environment, encouraging users to personalize and remix their kits according to their interests and abilities. Thimble also emphasizes an open-source philosophy by sharing schematics, designs, and methodologies for their kits. Additionally, Thimble provides live and on-demand classes focused on robotics and coding, aimed at educating children and teenagers and preparing them for potential careers in engineering and technology.

iAccess Innovations

Grant in 2022
iAccess Innovations, is developing a mobile application that will allow the mobility impaired as well as their family and friends to rate and review establishments based on how accessible they are. Pulling from Google's API, we have created a location service based application that will let users give 1 - 5 star ratings on how accessible each establishments parking, entrance, seating, and bathrooms are for people with wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Our hope is that we will not only help people be more conscientious of their companions by allocating this information in one central location but we hope that eventually establishments with low ratings will try to improve their establishments parking lots, entrances, bathrooms, and seating arrangements to accommodate everyone. Eventually we plan to build integrations with airlines, hotels and sporting venues to provide our users everything they need to create stress free, memorable moments with their loved ones.

Nixtla

Grant in 2022
Nixtla is a company that specializes in providing advanced forecasting tools and software development platforms for businesses across various industries. Its mission is to democratize access to data-driven decision-making by enabling organizations of all sizes to harness the power of sophisticated algorithms and predictive analytics. Nixtla's platform allows developers and data scientists to build open-source forecasting software, facilitating the creation of time series processing services in the cloud. By utilizing continuous integration and deployment, clients can efficiently deploy APIs and develop features tailored to their temporal data needs. The company's focus on cutting-edge forecasting and anomaly detection empowers users to reduce uncertainty and enhance their decision-making capabilities, regardless of their team's size or technical expertise.

Globalfy

Grant in 2022
Globalfy is a financial technology company focused on supporting international entrepreneurs and growing businesses in the United States. The company offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates business formation, banking services, bookkeeping, tax management, and mailroom solutions. Designed specifically for global-minded entrepreneurs, Globalfy provides a seamless one-click solution that allows users to establish and manage their businesses online without the need for a Social Security Number. By simplifying access to essential services, Globalfy enables organizations from various countries to achieve their goals and thrive in the U.S. market, positioning itself as a key partner for tech companies, startups, e-commerce ventures, and international businesses looking to expand their operations.

VODIUM

Grant in 2022
Vodium Inc., established in 2017, specializes in enhancing virtual communication through its proprietary video conferencing technology. The company offers Webcasts and media library solutions, catering primarily to federal government agencies, associations, and healthcare industries. Vodium's signature product is a virtual teleprompter that enables users to read remarks while maintaining eye contact with the audience during online meetings, thereby improving overall communication efficiency in hybrid work environments.

Handsome App

Grant in 2022
Handsome App is a professional networking platform specifically designed for beauty professionals, launched in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The application allows beauty and barber professionals to create digital portfolios, engage with a community by posting questions and receiving answers, and discover career opportunities. Through its features, users can apply for jobs and enhance their industry credibility, making it a valuable tool for networking and career development in the beauty sector.

Gritly

Grant in 2022
Gritly is a career accelerator that focuses on launching diverse communities into entry-level roles in high-tech sales. It aims to level the playing field for underprivileged minorities, veterans, women, and individuals with non-traditional career paths by providing them with relevant training through its online learning platform.

Taxtastic

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Taxtastic is a technology company that specializes in tax-related software services. It offers an API that can understand and categorize tax-relevant expenses, linking them to specific professions and assessing their tax relevance. The platform also provides automated tax calculations, integrated filing systems, and real-time updates on tax regulations, helping businesses and individuals efficiently manage their tax obligations and ensure compliance with local and international tax laws.

Hier Foods

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Hier Foods is a foodtech startup that offers decentralized food systems for retailers and local suppliers. The startup's platform supports all industry-standard EDI integration methods for working with inventory management, as well as a cutting-edge API to make it as simple as possible for IT. Its adaptive software enables even very small suppliers to process digital orders, return shipping notifications and invoices digitally, and easily update prices and products. Instead of faxing, calling, or emailing, they order everything through a single app. Prices, products, and order reminders are always up to date.

FinMarie

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
FinMarie is an innovative financial platform in Germany designed specifically for women, aimed at empowering them to take control of their financial futures. The company focuses on providing education, technology, and personalized solutions to address the unique challenges women face in investing and financial management. By utilizing advanced algorithms, FinMarie helps users set financial goals and assess their risk tolerance, allowing for effective portfolio management and rebalancing. The platform combines digital financial education with tailored guidance to assist women at every stage of their financial journey, ultimately enabling them to build investment and financial security with confidence.

Goomer

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Goomer is a Sorocaba, Brazil-based provider of an omnichannel food service platform for restaurants, hotels and bars. Its offerings include digital menus with images and descriptions, payment processing, and feedback collection, as well as a self-delivery totem. The platform enables customers to place orders via smartphones, tablets or kiosks for in-store, delivery or pickup, and uses QR codes and tablets to streamline ordering, automate workflows, and reduce operating costs while enhancing the customer experience.

Handy.ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Handy.ai is a Toronto-based company that specializes in enhancing business operations for small and medium enterprises through advanced process automation and AI technology. Founded in 2019, Handy.ai offers a no-code platform that integrates generative and classification AI to streamline various operational processes, including team coordination and customer interactions. By focusing on user intention understanding and operational optimization, the company enables organizations to manage communications effectively across all stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of corporate tech stacks. This innovative approach aims to improve customer satisfaction while simplifying service delivery operations for its clients.

Gamr

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Gamr is an online subscription platform dedicated to enhancing the gaming experience for players and tournament organizers in Africa. It provides a space for gamers to interact and engage with one another while facilitating the hosting of competitive eSports events. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and real-time performance data to offer coaching services to players, thus improving their skills and competitiveness. Gamr's mission is to advance gaming culture and eSports on the continent by building robust infrastructure that supports both aspiring professional players and tournament organizers.

Pelebox

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Pelebox is a digital platform specializing in smart locker systems aimed at improving the distribution and collection of chronic medications for patients. By providing internet-enabled lockers, the company allows patients to conveniently collect their repeat prescriptions without the lengthy wait times typically associated with public clinics. These smart lockers can be installed in various accessible locations, including shopping malls, commuter hubs, and partner retail outlets. The system is designed to streamline the management of prescriptions, offering features such as user enrollment, secure authentication for identity verification, and comprehensive logging and tracking of user interactions. This innovative approach enables healthcare providers and pharmacies to enhance efficiency while reducing the resources needed for manual handling and dispensing of medications.

KudiGo

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
KudiGo offers a mobile-based integrated platform for informal consumer retailers in Africa, combining retail operations, accounting, payments, and analytics to help users gain oversight, adopt efficient bookkeeping practices, and promote financial inclusion. The solution leverages big data and blockchain to enhance transparency and provide real-time visibility for manufacturers and distributors within its niche market.

Lingawa

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Lingawa is a fast growing edtech company making quality education accessible to all. Through an online tutoring platform and machine learning-driven learning app, Topset provides affordable, personalized solutions to supplement children’s schooling and for African language learning.

TIBU Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
TIBU Health is an Omnichannel Health Technology company that delivers health services where people live, work and click.. We adopt the latest, most advanced technologies in health and logistics to provide patients with a convenient and coordinated end-to-end healthcare experience that results in better health outcomes, healthier lives and with more time to spend on the things that matter to our patients. We’re a different kind of healthcare company and thrilled to be reshaping how people access healthcare service in Africa.

Wella Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
WellaHealth is a startup focused on improving healthcare access for low-income individuals and families in Nigeria. The company has developed a digital triage bot that provides guidance based on the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control guidelines, allowing users to log their health responses for potential follow-up by public health authorities. In addition to this innovative tool, WellaHealth offers micro-health insurance plans that target prevalent diseases, providing affordable coverage for treatments and medications. Their platform connects users to a network of pharmacies and healthcare professionals, enabling them to manage their health needs without facing significant financial strain.

Hogetic Lab

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Hogetic Lab specializes in Data Center as a Service (DCaaS), AI development, and data human resources training. Their mission is to empower businesses with convenient access to data analysis tools for informed decision-making, ultimately driving long-term success.

DATAFLUCT

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
DATAFLUCT is a data science company in Japan that provides data management and machine learning services to address corporate and social issues. Its platform handles the collection, storage, analysis, and utilization of diverse data, enabling businesses to predict outcomes and create value from big data. The company focuses on multimodal data integration and rapid, high-precision data utilization through sustainable algorithms that balance environmental, social, customer, and economic value. It also offers tools such as a satellite imagery search service that broadens access to geospatial data, supporting data-driven decision making.

Zenkigen

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Zenkigen is a company focused on leveraging technology to create a society where individuals and organizations can fully realize their potential. It has developed a video interview platform called HARUTAKA, which facilitates recruitment interviews remotely at any time. The platform offers various features including question registration, live interviews, a chat facility, recruitment analysis, and candidate management. By utilizing these functionalities, Zenkigen aims to help companies reduce the time spent on recruitment processes and enhance the accuracy of candidate selection through data analysis and improved participation rates.

Procyan

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Procyan is a developer of an AI‑powered math learning platform that delivers personalized education experiences. Its platform includes tools for problem creation, recommendation engines, AI‑driven math chatbots, and virtual math tutors, allowing students to practice, learn concepts, and receive tailored feedback in their preferred language.

Expecting

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Expecting is a digital platform dedicated to supporting intended parents in their journey to parenthood. The company connects all participants in the fertility process, including surrogates, egg donors, and fertility agencies, through a curated database. This resource enables potential parents to make informed choices by providing access to a wide range of options and partners. By streamlining the search for suitable matches, Expecting aims to facilitate a more efficient and supportive experience for those seeking to expand their families through assisted reproductive technologies.

Private Tech Network

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Private Tech Network is a technology-driven venture capital platform that leverages AI and big data to streamline fundraising and investment processes. It offers a suite of services, including market intelligence data on private tech companies, AI-driven matching of founders with investors, and digital blockchain equity solutions. The platform aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in the venture capital ecosystem.

Lab24

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Lab24 is a digital health platform that facilitates online medical consultations and lab services. Users can select lab tests, schedule home sample collection, or visit nearby labs, receive results, and consult with healthcare professionals. The platform offers competitive pricing and enhances the digital customer experience. It also supports operational management and user flow through an integrated information system.

Mate Academy

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Mate Academy is an educational technology startup founded in 2015 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The institution focuses on teaching individuals to code from scratch, providing comprehensive online training in various programming languages. It offers its services entirely free of charge until students secure employment. This model allows aspiring programmers to access high-quality educational content and build their careers in technology without financial constraints. With a commitment to fostering talent globally, Mate Academy aims to equip learners with the skills needed to succeed in the tech industry through real-time instruction from experienced educators.

GreenPower

Grant in 2022
GreenPower specializes in renewable energy solutions and electromechanical engineering products aimed at delivering comprehensive power and electrical technologies. The company offers a diverse range of services, including solar photovoltaic solutions, power system solutions, and power protection systems. GreenPower also provides consultancy services that encompass load audits, system design, energy efficiency studies, and power factor correction. Their expertise extends to advanced technology applications in design, procurement, installation, operation, and maintenance, ensuring clients receive quality service throughout the entire project lifecycle. This holistic approach enables GreenPower to meet the evolving energy needs of its clients effectively.

Easyjur

Venture Round in 2022
EasyJur is a legal technology company that develops an artificial intelligence-based orchestration tool aimed at enhancing access to justice. The company's innovative solutions include sophisticated algorithms and automated systems that record and monitor litigation across all courts in the country. EasyJur transforms vast amounts of legal information into structured data, enabling efficient tracking of cases related to specific attorneys and their licenses. By automating repetitive tasks and streamlining legal processes, EasyJur seeks to improve the operational efficiency of legal professionals, allowing them to focus on more critical aspects of their work while ensuring timely updates and notifications regarding case statuses.

Avishkaar

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Avishkaar is a leader in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education disseminating through its own range of Do-It-Yourself Robotics, making and coding products. It houses a dynamic ecosystem where imagination and innovation among young minds are encouraged through engaging educational experiences. Avishkaar Learning Programs focus on STEAM concepts and provide ideas, experiences and material (hands-on/virtual) that children use to achieve their goals. Avishkaar runs a number of school programs such as Robotics, Tinkering labs, and MakerSpaces across India and abroad.

PhableCare

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
PhableCare creates an ecosystem of patients, doctors, hospitals, health devices, insurance, and patient care service providers. In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring.

Study Valley

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Study Valley is a developer of an educational application focused on STEM education services. The company provides video tutorials accompanied by practice notes, facilitating a deeper understanding of the material. Its application is designed to encourage students to engage in semi-autonomous learning, allowing them to analyze their mistakes and enhance their academic performance. Through its innovative approach, Study Valley aims to improve student outcomes in STEM subjects.

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.

GoLogic

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
GoLogic creates turnkey, digital solutions for small businesses to increase revenue opportunities, and deepen customer relationships. With its proprietary software, retailers and restaurants can easily provide delivery or curbside pickup.

Compete HR

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Compete HR their SaaS solution, provides data and analysis with technology companies.
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