Launch Africa Ventures

SmartWage Pty Ltd. is a financial technology company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that provides innovative payday solutions aimed at enhancing financial wellness for employees. Founded in 2019, SmartWage offers services that allow employees to track their earnings and access their earned salaries on demand. The company also provides salary-packaging administration services to both employers and employees, making it one of the most affordable and accessible options in the South African market. Through its offerings, SmartWage seeks to improve the overall financial well-being of individuals by enabling timely access to earned wages.

Shopstar operates an online shopping platform designed to assist South African businesses in selling products online. The platform offers comprehensive e-commerce tools for creating an online store, a built-in dropshipping network, and professional design and marketing services, enabling local entrepreneurs to expand their customer base.

Carscan develops an augmented reality mobile application that tracks the visible condition of vehicles throughout their lifecycle. Embedded with artificial intelligence, it creates a traceable digital record, facilitating various automotive services while mitigating fraud risks.

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.

Alpha Direct is an Africa-focused Insurtech company headquartered in Botswana. It leverages cloud technology, big data, and AI to deliver innovative insurance products tailored for Africa's growing consumer market.