88mph

88mph is a venture capital firm and accelerator founded in 2011, with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and an additional office in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily targeting the mobile-web sector. It focuses on English-speaking African countries, particularly Nigeria and South Africa, and typically invests up to $100,000 in startups. In addition to funding, 88mph offers a three-month accelerator program that provides startups with essential resources, including mentorship on product development, market strategies, company structure, and scalability. The firm aims to enhance the growth prospects of early-stage technology companies by leveraging its network of founders, investors, and industry professionals.

Past deals in Sub Saharan Africa

Ekaya.com

Angel Round in 2014
Ekaya is a renting platform where users can list, find properties, and collect rent on the same website. Ekaya was founded in 2013 and was headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

Pet Heaven

Venture Round in 2014
Founded in Cape Town, South Africa in 2010, Pet Heaven is an online retailer specializing in pet supplies. It offers a wide range of products including dog and cat food, medication, and accessories, with a focus on scheduled deliveries for convenience.

Ekaya.com

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Ekaya is a renting platform where users can list, find properties, and collect rent on the same website. Ekaya was founded in 2013 and was headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

Byte Money

Seed Round in 2014
Byte Money is a South African company founded in 2008, based in Johannesburg, that specializes in the receipting and allocation of funeral policies. The firm utilizes a mobile point of sale terminal and a pay your premium platform to facilitate the electronic collection of cash premiums, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in payment handling. By providing cash receipting and auditing services, Byte Money supports funeral parlors, administrators, underwriters, software providers, and policyholders. The company is committed to continuous improvement and integration with various policy administration systems, ensuring seamless operations for its clients. Additionally, Byte Money offers service and repair for POS terminals and supplies quality thermal paper, tailored for rural environments. Through its secure platform, Byte Money aims to mitigate risks associated with manual processing, reduce administrative costs, and enhance profitability for its users in the informal finance sector.

MBet Uganda

Pre Seed Round in 2013
MBet Uganda is a Ugandan sports betting business that sells football bets via retail and internet sales channels.

Wabona

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Wabona (Sotho for You See & pronounced Waa-Bo-Nah) is an online subscription video streaming service. Wabona delivers African and international video content to markets in the African Diaspora (Diaspora referring to Africans living outside of their home countries in Africa) and Pan-Africa. Wabona is currently a division of Afrikan Dust Media Group (ADMG), which is a privately held Media Company incorporated in South Africa.

Near A Builder South Africa

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Near A Builder South Africa, is an online tool allowing home owners to post their home improvements, fix ups, repairs, renovations, etc on line and allow it to go to tender. NO FEES PAYABLE! This service is free for the general public and they are able to post all their requirements on our platform.

Kutuma Kenya

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Yum Kenya is an online food ordering service based in Kenya. It enables users to browse through the menus of a wide range of Nairobi restaurants, place an order, and pay online. Yum Kenya was founded in 2012 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

MyDoorHandle

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
MyDoorHandle is a technology company based in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 2013 and operating as a subsidiary of Ramani Technologies (PTY) Ltd. The company specializes in creating location-based services through its innovative mapping solution, which allows users to generate unique DoorHandles linked to specific geographic coordinates, such as latitude and longitude. This technology is designed for mobile devices, enabling both individuals and businesses to easily share and access location information across various platforms. By facilitating the connection between users through these shareable addresses, MyDoorHandle enhances the ability to find and contact one another in a seamless manner.

easy2map

Seed Round in 2013
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, easy2map is an online technology company obsessively passionate about providing simple, code-free solutions for creating and sharing online maps for web and mobile platforms. easy2map was founded after the realization that most mapping APIs, whilst being incredibly feature-rich and powerful, tend to be fairly daunting for any individual who does not have development or technical knowledge. With this in mind, they saw an opportunity to provide a simple online interface that allows any user, regardless of development experience, to create and manage feature-rich, fully customizable, multi-point maps, which are focused on the ease-of-use for the end-user. Put simply - anyone can now create and embed comprehensive and detailed Google maps on their own webpages. easy2map believes that such a map making tool will allow individuals and businesses to enhance their online presence with maps that captivate the look and feel of their brand with incredibly useful functionality to ultimately make it easier for their customers to interact with them.

BabyGroup

Seed Round in 2013
BabyGroup is an e-commerce company based in Cape Town, South Africa, that specializes in providing a comprehensive online shopping platform for parents and parents-to-be. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of products, including baby clothing, carriers, toys, and essential baby-care items. By focusing on the needs of families, BabyGroup aims to create a convenient shopping experience where users can find all baby-related products in one place. In addition to its retail offerings, the company integrates elements of social networking to enhance customer engagement and support.

Wabona

Seed Round in 2013
Wabona (Sotho for You See & pronounced Waa-Bo-Nah) is an online subscription video streaming service. Wabona delivers African and international video content to markets in the African Diaspora (Diaspora referring to Africans living outside of their home countries in Africa) and Pan-Africa. Wabona is currently a division of Afrikan Dust Media Group (ADMG), which is a privately held Media Company incorporated in South Africa.

Mdundo

Non Equity Assistance in 2012
Mdundo is an online music service based in sub-Saharan Africa that provides easy and affordable access to music. The company operates a freemium model, offering both a free service and a subscription-based premium service. Users can legally download and stream music from a unique African music catalog via Mdundo's mobile website and Android app. The primary revenue source for Mdundo comes from advertising, which includes display banners and audio advertisements embedded in the music tracks. As a response to the growing digital landscape in Africa, Mdundo taps into the expanding digital advertisement industry, catering to the increasing number of smartphone users who engage with music on their devices.

Gamsole

Seed Round in 2012
Gamsole is a mobile gaming company based in Nigeria, established in 2012. The company specializes in developing games for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone platforms, primarily targeting the African market. Its portfolio includes a variety of games such as puzzle word, Road Blazer, Mosquito Warfare, and Oyo Empire. Gamsole aims to create engaging and enjoyable gameplay experiences that attract a diverse audience of gamers across different age groups.

Futaa.com

Seed Round in 2011
Futaa.com is an online football news portal based in Nairobi, Kenya, catering primarily to audiences in Kenya and Nigeria. The platform offers a comprehensive range of information related to football, including match updates, local news, details about various leagues and cups, and coverage of Kenyan players and football teams. By focusing on both West and East African football, Futaa.com serves as a valuable resource for fans seeking the latest developments and insights within the sport across the region.

Drugs.co.ke

Seed Round in 2011
Drugs.co.ke is the premier online pharmacy in Kenya established as a response to our client need for convenient, personalised pharmaceutical care within a client safe environment. We are a one stop e-Pharmacy portal for all your pharmaceutical needs providing high quality generic and branded products registered in Kenya. Our agenda is to redefine pharmaceutical care within Kenya and beyond her boundaries.

Tusqee Systems

Seed Round in 2011
Tusqee Systems Ltd. is a Kenya-based company founded in 2011, specializing in SMS-based communication services for schools, churches, NGOs, SACCOs, SMEs, corporates, and other organizations. The company's flagship product, Sematime, is an online bulk SMS service that enables organizations to send branded text messages, notifications, and bills. This platform facilitates effective communication between schools, parents, and teachers by allowing the transmission of important information such as report cards and fee balance notifications. Sematime offers various packages, including a free Starter plan for smaller contact lists and a Pro plan with advanced features for organizations with larger communication needs. Tusqee Systems aims to enhance daily communication and streamline the transfer of documents and payments within educational and organizational environments.

Ghafla!

Seed Round in 2011
Ghafla is an African entertainment website based in Nairobi, Kenya, that focuses on providing news and entertainment content across the continent. The platform covers a wide range of topics, delivering updated information on daily affairs from various countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana. Ghafla's emphasis on digital content allows users to access a diverse array of audio and video media, making it a significant player in the online entertainment landscape in Africa.
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