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Conservio is an online booking platform dedicated to promoting sustainable travel in Southern and Eastern Africa. It offers direct access to a carefully curated selection of accommodations and immersive conservation experiences, catering primarily to local nature-based travelers. The platform emphasizes a personalized, tech-enabled approach that helps customers make informed decisions about their travel choices, enhancing their connection to the region's natural beauty and cultural heritage. Committed to fostering inclusivity, Conservio aims to benefit both conservation efforts and local communities through its services.

Octavia Carbon is the first Direct Air Capture (DAC) company in the Global South, focused on filtering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The company designs, builds, and deploys patented technology that utilizes Kenya's geothermal energy and geological resources to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of DAC technology. By capturing CO2 directly from the air, Octavia Carbon enables the conversion of this greenhouse gas into stable underground rock formations or repurposes it as an industrial gas, helping to replace polluting fossil fuels. This innovative approach not only addresses environmental concerns but also supports industrial power users in East Africa, contributing to the fight against energy poverty in the region.

TUNL specializes in establishing and optimizing export-related supply chain framework between Africa and the mainland United States.

Happy Pay is a credit scoring system developing company. The company integrates an autonomous artificial intelligence technology system with the merchant's platform to increase their average basket size and customer conversion metrics, providing users with buy now, and pay later services.

Hohm Energy is an online marketplace that connects customers with accredited solar providers, product suppliers, and financiers. It provides clients with an evolving solar purchasing experience by utilizing scalable technology that manages their entire solar transition journey from scoping for the solution, installation, ongoing operations, and maintenance. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa.

TUNL specializes in establishing and optimizing export-related supply chain framework between Africa and the mainland United States.

In short, Pineapple see the traditional insurance model, user journey and products as lacking and set out to remedy these by doing the following: 1) Changing the business model to align incentives, show people how premiums are used and award members leftover premium back 2) Making insuring as easy as snapping a picture where AI does the rest and cover is issued in under 60 seconds 3) Allowing per-item insurance and new product innovation to address cover not currently offered or accessible to many Pineapple launched in South Africa in 2018 with their "My Stuff" per-item insurance and have since launched their auto offering "My Ride". They have also partnered with Travelers in the US and have white-labeled their platform in the US.

Yebofresh is a new online shopping service, delivering popular groceries straight into areas that are generally unserved by most formal retailers. Our unique business model and partnerships with manufacturers allow us to deliver top quality products and A-brands at extremely competitive prices. Yebofresh serves Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Gugulethu and following recent seed funding, is rapidly expanding across the greater Cape Town area.

Kwara GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in providing a digital banking platform specifically designed for savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs). Founded in 2018, Kwara's cloud-based platform facilitates loan application servicing and approval for members, along with offering integration services, customer support, real-time financial tracking, and compliance services. The company also features Kwara Pronto, a tool for loans management. With a presence in Nairobi, Kenya, Kwara has successfully transformed over 200 SACCOs into modern digital financial institutions across Kenya, South Africa, and the Philippines, enhancing their operational efficiency and financial inclusion through its advanced core banking system and mobile banking experience.

Talk360 is a telecommunications company based in Leusden, the Netherlands, that offers affordable international calling services through its user-friendly mobile application. The app enables both businesses and individuals to make low-cost calls to any mobile and landline number globally, even without an internet connection. Recognizing the need for reliable communication in emerging markets, particularly in Africa, Talk360 aims to enhance accessibility by launching a single checkout platform tailored for the continent. This platform will integrate various local payment methods and currencies, along with over 1.25 million cash points of sale, allowing approximately 500 million Africans to access digital services previously unavailable to them. By bridging communication gaps, Talk360 strives to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, can engage in affordable and effective communication.

SweepSouth is an online home services platform that connects homeowners with trusted service professionals across four countries. The platform offers a convenient way to book a range of services, including home cleaning, gardening, pool cleaning, heavy lifting, and maintenance, all accessible through a phone, tablet, or computer. By providing a user-friendly interface, SweepSouth enables clients to quickly find suitable pre-vetted professionals. The company aims to modernize the home services industry in Africa, focusing on creating positive experiences for both customers and service providers. With a mission to foster happy homes, SweepSouth prioritizes offering dignified and flexible work opportunities at fair compensation for its service providers, serving thousands of satisfied customers monthly.

Qwili is a sales application focused on enhancing digital inclusion for unbanked and digitally excluded consumers. The company develops accessible digital products and services, specifically targeting micro-merchants in the informal sector. By creating a high-quality, low-cost smartphone that serves as a point-of-sale system, Qwili aims to eliminate barriers to smartphone and mobile internet access. Additionally, it offers an operating system that features a sales portal, allowing merchants to sell a variety of digital products, including airtime, data, electricity, bus tickets, TV subscriptions, and appliances. This comprehensive platform empowers micro-merchants to expand their businesses and increase their earnings through mobile technology.

Inseco provides project engineering, hardware, network infrastructure, security system, and cloud computing services. They also provide electronic document management, HRIS, and business solutions.

CMO is a global organization dedicated to promoting safe and legal trade in forest products while enhancing transparency within the international supply chain. It supports small growers by providing market access and risk management solutions, ensuring that their operations remain compliant and sustainable. CMO offers technical training and consulting services in forestry, equipping stakeholders with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of the industry. Additionally, the organization facilitates online trading of certified forest products, further contributing to the development of a responsible and ethical market.

In short, Pineapple see the traditional insurance model, user journey and products as lacking and set out to remedy these by doing the following: 1) Changing the business model to align incentives, show people how premiums are used and award members leftover premium back 2) Making insuring as easy as snapping a picture where AI does the rest and cover is issued in under 60 seconds 3) Allowing per-item insurance and new product innovation to address cover not currently offered or accessible to many Pineapple launched in South Africa in 2018 with their "My Stuff" per-item insurance and have since launched their auto offering "My Ride". They have also partnered with Travelers in the US and have white-labeled their platform in the US.

Yebofresh is a new online shopping service, delivering popular groceries straight into areas that are generally unserved by most formal retailers. Our unique business model and partnerships with manufacturers allow us to deliver top quality products and A-brands at extremely competitive prices. Yebofresh serves Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Gugulethu and following recent seed funding, is rapidly expanding across the greater Cape Town area.

Enlabeler aims to merge the need for accurate video, text, image, and audio labeling with the urgent need for job creation and employment opportunities.

Yebofresh is a new online shopping service, delivering popular groceries straight into areas that are generally unserved by most formal retailers. Our unique business model and partnerships with manufacturers allow us to deliver top quality products and A-brands at extremely competitive prices. Yebofresh serves Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Gugulethu and following recent seed funding, is rapidly expanding across the greater Cape Town area.

Vula Mobile is a developer of a medical referral application aimed at improving healthcare access for individuals in remote areas. The application connects primary healthcare workers with on-call specialists, allowing health workers to capture patient information, take photographs, and record brief medical histories. This information can be sent directly to specialists, enabling patients to receive medical advice without the need for in-person consultations. With millions of people suffering from preventable blindness due to inadequate healthcare access, Vula Mobile's platform seeks to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and patients, ultimately enhancing the delivery of essential medical services.