AgriCapital
Debt Financing in 2024
AgriCapital is a financial service firm that provides store credit, productive credit, credit installments, and accompaniment services.
AgriCapital
Debt Financing in 2024
AgriCapital is a financial service firm that provides store credit, productive credit, credit installments, and accompaniment services.
Finaktiva
Debt Financing in 2024
Finaktiva is the largest digital financing ecosystem for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Colombia. The company has developed a comprehensive digital platform that addresses the cash flow and liquidity needs of SMEs while facilitating their growth. By combining cash management, supply chain finance, and lending services, Finaktiva enables businesses to access financing and acquire immediate liquidity. The platform ensures timely credit disbursement after thoroughly analyzing ventures and verifying documentation, allowing companies to efficiently manage their financial operations and make prompt payments to suppliers. Through these services, Finaktiva plays a crucial role in supporting the financial health and growth potential of SMEs in the region.
Ampersand
Venture Round in 2024
Ampersand is a company based in Kigali, Rwanda, that specializes in the manufacture of affordable electric vehicles and charging systems tailored for the three million motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa. The company aims to enhance mass-market electric mobility by providing a battery swap network and an operating system that facilitates sustainable transport solutions. By making electric mobility accessible and affordable, Ampersand not only improves the livelihoods of drivers but also contributes to environmental sustainability. As of January 2024, the company's customer base has expanded to 2,000 users, who collectively cover 1.5 million kilometers weekly in Nairobi and Kigali.
Ilara Health
Debt Financing in 2024
Ilara Health is a company based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2018, that specializes in the development and distribution of AI-powered diagnostic devices aimed at primary care doctors in peri-urban and rural clinics. The company's innovative technology platform integrates miniature diagnostic devices with software that connects to an electronic medical record system, allowing healthcare providers to efficiently manage patient data. By focusing on accurate and affordable diagnostics, Ilara Health seeks to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality for rural populations in Africa, addressing the challenges posed by a fragmented healthcare infrastructure.
Ampersand
Venture Round in 2023
Ampersand is a company based in Kigali, Rwanda, that specializes in the manufacture of affordable electric vehicles and charging systems tailored for the three million motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa. The company aims to enhance mass-market electric mobility by providing a battery swap network and an operating system that facilitates sustainable transport solutions. By making electric mobility accessible and affordable, Ampersand not only improves the livelihoods of drivers but also contributes to environmental sustainability. As of January 2024, the company's customer base has expanded to 2,000 users, who collectively cover 1.5 million kilometers weekly in Nairobi and Kigali.
Complete Farmer
Debt Financing in 2023
Complete Farmer Ltd. is an innovative agricultural services company based in Accra, Ghana, founded in 2017. It specializes in building and managing crop farms while providing an end-to-end digital agriculture platform that facilitates the sourcing of quality farm produce. The company leverages Internet of Things technology and machine learning algorithms to enable farm owners to continuously monitor crop health and farming processes. By eliminating intermediaries, Complete Farmer allows individuals globally to conveniently invest in and own farms, thereby promoting food security and supporting nutritious eating. Additionally, the company offers education and training to farmers, ensuring they meet industry specifications and maintain high-quality standards in their produce.
ZhanaSolutions
Seed Round in 2023
ZhanaSolutions is a clean-tech firm offering waste collection services through G-Trap technology, maintenance, and disposal of fatty waste.
MoKo Home + Living
Series B in 2022
MoKo Home + Living is a Nairobi-based company that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and retailing of home furniture products. Founded in 2014, the company primarily focuses on sofas and mattresses, offering a range of options including three, four, and six-seater sofas equipped with removable covers, velcro and zip closures, and side pockets for convenience. Additionally, MoKo provides footstools and emphasizes durability and modern design in its offerings, catering to the specific needs of consumers. Customers can conveniently place orders through social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp, and the company also facilitates home delivery of its products.
Mr. Green Africa
Series B in 2022
Mr. Green Africa Ltd is a Nairobi-based plastic recycling company founded in 2014, focused on addressing waste management challenges in Kenya. The company operates by collecting and converting post-consumer plastic waste into recycled materials, including various grades of rHDPE, rPP, and rPET pellets. By integrating informal waste workers and micro-entrepreneurs into a formal value chain, Mr. Green Africa promotes a sustainable approach to waste management, emphasizing the value of waste as a resource. The company sells pre-processed recycling materials that are traceable for their social and environmental impact, aiming to change perceptions about waste and foster a culture of recycling. Through its innovative and technology-driven model, Mr. Green Africa seeks to help businesses minimize the environmental impact of their plastic packaging while creating economic value for local communities.
Redavia
Debt Financing in 2021
REDAVIA GmbH is a company based in Munich, Germany, that specializes in providing rental solar farms for businesses and communities in East and West Africa. The company offers a pre-configured solar power system, which includes high-performance solar generation and energy storage modules. This system is designed for easy shipping, setup, scaling, and redeployment, making it accessible for various sectors, including agro-food processing, mining, manufacturing, hospitality, real estate, utilities, and community services. REDAVIA's solutions provide a cost-effective, reliable, and clean energy alternative, allowing clients to benefit from solar power with minimal upfront investment and technical expertise.
SunCulture
Debt Financing in 2021
SunCulture, located in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in solar-powered drip irrigation systems designed to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting sustainability. The company offers the AgroSolar Irrigation Kit, which integrates solar water pumping technology with high-efficiency drip irrigation, providing farmers with a comprehensive solution to improve crop yields and reduce costs. This innovative kit not only supplies reliable access to water but also supports smallholder farmers by offering agronomic services, educational training, and access to financing and markets. SunCulture's unique approach positions it as a one-stop shop for Kenyan farmers, focusing on the quality of both its products and services, while also helping to minimize fertilizer waste through efficient application methods.
Twiga Foods
Debt Financing in 2019
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
Finaktiva
Series A in 2019
Finaktiva is the largest digital financing ecosystem for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Colombia. The company has developed a comprehensive digital platform that addresses the cash flow and liquidity needs of SMEs while facilitating their growth. By combining cash management, supply chain finance, and lending services, Finaktiva enables businesses to access financing and acquire immediate liquidity. The platform ensures timely credit disbursement after thoroughly analyzing ventures and verifying documentation, allowing companies to efficiently manage their financial operations and make prompt payments to suppliers. Through these services, Finaktiva plays a crucial role in supporting the financial health and growth potential of SMEs in the region.
Sempli
Debt Financing in 2018
Sempli operates an online lending platform in Colombia, designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company aims to streamline access to capital for these enterprises by leveraging technology and data-driven insights. Through its digital banking services, Sempli facilitates efficient and convenient financing solutions, empowering SMBs to grow and create value.
Twiga Foods
Series A in 2017
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
Fenix International
Private Equity Round in 2012
Fenix International Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures renewable energy products aimed at mobile telecommunications in emerging markets. Established in 2009, Fenix specializes in ultra-affordable solar solutions to empower over 1.3 billion people living off-grid. Its flagship product, the ReadySet, is an intelligent plug-and-play energy system capable of powering mobile phones, lights, water purifiers, and medical applications. The ReadySet utilizes a variety of energy sources, including solar, micro-wind, micro-hydro, and bicycle dynamos, and is complemented by a range of accessories such as mobile phone chargers and LED lights. Fenix markets its products through various channels, including service centers and shops in Uganda and Rwanda, as well as crowdfunding platforms in the United States. The company has garnered significant recognition and awards, highlighting its expertise in power electronics, product design, and marketing strategies tailored for underserved communities.