E4EAfrica

E4EAfrica, known as Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs, is focused on supporting early-stage ventures in South Africa, ranging from pre-series A to scale-up phases. The organization aims to identify and nurture smart entrepreneurs and innovative business ideas that not only have the potential for growth but also contribute positively to the development of South Africa. E4EAfrica's mission is to empower entrepreneurs, fostering an environment where impactful businesses can thrive and help improve the socio-economic landscape of the region.

Tatenda Nyamuda

Principal

Past deals in South Africa

Hohm Energy

Seed Round in 2024
Hohm Energy is a company based in Gauteng, South Africa, founded in 2021. It operates an online marketplace that facilitates connections between customers and accredited solar providers, product suppliers, and financiers. The company offers a comprehensive solar purchasing experience by leveraging scalable technology to manage the entire solar transition journey for clients. This includes scoping solutions, installation, and ongoing operations and maintenance, aiming to accelerate the adoption of solar rooftops and contribute to a lower-carbon future.

Pineapple

Series B in 2023
Pineapple Tech Pty Ltd is a South African company that operates a peer-to-peer insurance platform, providing short-term insurance coverage to its members. Founded in 2017 and based in Johannesburg, the company allows users to pay and track their premiums online while selecting their preferred network for pooling. Pineapple aims to innovate the insurance experience by aligning incentives with users, offering transparency about premium usage, and returning any unused premiums to members. The platform simplifies the insurance process, enabling users to obtain coverage quickly, often in under 60 seconds, by utilizing AI technology. Pineapple launched its "My Stuff" per-item insurance in 2018 and expanded its offerings to include "My Ride" for auto insurance. The company has also formed a partnership with Travelers in the United States and provides a white-labeled version of its platform for that market.

Yebo Fresh

Venture Round in 2023
Yebo Fresh is an online grocery shopping service based in Cape Town, South Africa, focused on delivering a wide range of products, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, dry groceries, drinks, frozen foods, fruits, vegetables, toiletries, and household items. The company specifically targets underserved areas, such as Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, and Gugulethu, where access to formal retail options is limited. By leveraging unique business partnerships, Yebo Fresh is able to offer high-quality products and popular brands at competitive prices. Following recent funding, the company is expanding its reach throughout the greater Cape Town area, aiming to enhance grocery accessibility for its communities.

Kwara

Seed Round in 2023
Kwara GmbH is a technology company that specializes in developing a digital banking platform tailored for savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs). Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Kwara aims to modernize credit unions by providing a comprehensive cloud-based solution. The platform facilitates loan application servicing and approval for members, while also offering integration services, customer support, real-time financial tracking, and compliance assistance. Kwara's offerings include Kwara Pronto, a tool for managing loans. Currently, the company serves over 200 SACCOs across Kenya, South Africa, and the Philippines, enabling these financial institutions to enhance their operations and improve access to formal financial services.

Pineapple

Series A in 2021
Pineapple Tech Pty Ltd is a South African company that operates a peer-to-peer insurance platform, providing short-term insurance coverage to its members. Founded in 2017 and based in Johannesburg, the company allows users to pay and track their premiums online while selecting their preferred network for pooling. Pineapple aims to innovate the insurance experience by aligning incentives with users, offering transparency about premium usage, and returning any unused premiums to members. The platform simplifies the insurance process, enabling users to obtain coverage quickly, often in under 60 seconds, by utilizing AI technology. Pineapple launched its "My Stuff" per-item insurance in 2018 and expanded its offerings to include "My Ride" for auto insurance. The company has also formed a partnership with Travelers in the United States and provides a white-labeled version of its platform for that market.

Yebo Fresh

Series A in 2020
Yebo Fresh is an online grocery shopping service based in Cape Town, South Africa, focused on delivering a wide range of products, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, dry groceries, drinks, frozen foods, fruits, vegetables, toiletries, and household items. The company specifically targets underserved areas, such as Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, and Gugulethu, where access to formal retail options is limited. By leveraging unique business partnerships, Yebo Fresh is able to offer high-quality products and popular brands at competitive prices. Following recent funding, the company is expanding its reach throughout the greater Cape Town area, aiming to enhance grocery accessibility for its communities.

Yebo Fresh

Seed Round in 2019
Yebo Fresh is an online grocery shopping service based in Cape Town, South Africa, focused on delivering a wide range of products, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, dry groceries, drinks, frozen foods, fruits, vegetables, toiletries, and household items. The company specifically targets underserved areas, such as Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, and Gugulethu, where access to formal retail options is limited. By leveraging unique business partnerships, Yebo Fresh is able to offer high-quality products and popular brands at competitive prices. Following recent funding, the company is expanding its reach throughout the greater Cape Town area, aiming to enhance grocery accessibility for its communities.
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