Scanntech
Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 1992, Scanntech specializes in providing point-of-sale software for retail stores. Its platform enables independent supermarkets to process transactions, manage inventory, and offer financial services to consumers while facilitating sales management analysis.
Scentses +
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Scentses + Co pioneers a unique subscription model for designer fragrances in Southeast Asia. It offers consumers the flexibility to switch perfumes monthly, providing an authentic and cost-effective alternative to traditional retail.
The Lip Bar
Venture Round in 2022
The Lip Bar LLC is a cosmetics company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in producing and selling lipsticks. Founded in 2011, The Lip Bar emphasizes that beauty should not compromise health by offering products made from natural, vegan ingredients. Its lipsticks are uniquely formulated with moisturizing elements such as shea butter, avocado oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E, which help to soften and enhance lips while providing bold color options. The company sells its products through various retail locations across the United States as well as online, catering to diverse beauty needs and preferences.
With a modern user-friendly design, Keelvar’s sourcing optimization and autonomous sourcing offers easy adoption and enhanced productivity, while supporting large scale deployments for the world's largest enterprises. The products are powered by unique artificial intelligence, designed by our category experts to deliver significant savings and operational improvements for leading global enterprises. Not limited by size, scale, or complexity – Keelvar powers some of the most demanding global, sourcing teams including Siemens, Microsoft, Samsung, Coca-Cola, and Novartis.
Flash offers a unified HR platform that consolidates employee benefits into a single location. By combining a MasterCard, an app, and an HR platform, Flash provides flexible benefits solutions, enhancing control over corporate expenses while boosting employee satisfaction.
GrowSari is a technology-driven B2B platform designed to empower sari-sari stores by transforming them from basic fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) outlets into comprehensive service hubs. The company provides shop owners with the necessary tools and infrastructure to digitally procure goods, thereby eliminating the need for middlemen. Through its e-commerce marketplace, GrowSari connects stores directly to suppliers, enabling owners to expand their product offerings to include mobile top-ups, remittances, and banking services. This approach not only helps store owners reduce costs but also enhances their understanding of market trends, ultimately benefiting grassroots communities across the nation.
Sary is a digital business-to-business marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that connects small and medium-sized enterprises with merchant wholesalers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Founded in 2018 by Mohammed Aldossary and Khaled AlSiari, Sary aims to streamline the supply chain in the wholesale industry, allowing businesses to efficiently procure inventory. Its mobile and web application offers a range of FMCG products, including beverages, oils, and snacks, facilitating orders from small quantities to truckloads with rapid delivery options, often within 24 hours. Sary serves a diverse clientele, including mini-market chains, hotels, restaurants, and convenience shops, and has expanded its operations to 12 major cities, catering to over 40,000 customers and partnering with more than 1,700 brands and wholesalers. The platform provides users with immediate price quotations and product comparisons, enabling them to manage their expenses effectively as their businesses grow.
TradeDepot
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016, TradeDepot is a SaaS platform that connects FMCG distributors, wholesalers, and retailers across Africa. It leverages real-time stock level tracking, predictive trade intelligence, and automated sales promotions to boost sales and improve distribution efficiency.
Agrofy operates an online platform facilitating transactions between agricultural industry participants. Established in 2015, it offers a wide range of products and services for farmers, including machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles.
Chiper is a leading B2B e-commerce platform that connects corner stores across Latin America. Operating in Colombia, Mexico, and soon Brazil, Chiper aggregates demand from thousands of stores to optimize supply chains, offering faster delivery, wider product selection, and competitive pricing.
Twiga Foods
Series C in 2021
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.
Shara is a mobile application that facilitates systematic business growth. It offers free scheduled reminders, customized professional statements, and a secure digital wallet for organizing transactions.
Founded in 2015, NotCo specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to animal-derived products such as mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company creates food systems that mimic the taste and functionality of their animal-based counterparts.
Sallve is a Brazilian direct-to-consumer beauty brand dedicated to revolutionizing the cosmetics industry. It offers a range of personal care products, developed by a team combining successful digital entrepreneurs, influential beauty experts, and seasoned industry executives.
Founded in 2015, NotCo specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to animal-derived products such as mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company creates food systems that mimic the taste and functionality of their animal-based counterparts.
Agrofy operates an online platform facilitating transactions between agricultural industry participants. Established in 2015, it offers a wide range of products and services for farmers, including machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles.
Merqueo is a Colombian company founded in 2017 that specializes in the delivery of groceries and home essentials through its own dark-store infrastructure. Headquartered in Bogotá, it offers a selection of 2,000 to 10,000 products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, dairy products, household items, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. Customers can conveniently order these items via the company's website and mobile application, with a focus on providing reasonable prices and reliable home delivery services.
Everli is an online grocery shopping marketplace offering access to over 300,000 products across Italy, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic. It provides same-day delivery services, allowing customers to shop from various retailers without waiting in lines or carrying heavy items.
Agrofy operates an online platform facilitating transactions between agricultural industry participants. Established in 2015, it offers a wide range of products and services for farmers, including machinery, inputs, infrastructure, tools, crops, cattle, insurance, loans, farmlands, jobs, and vehicles.
Banza LLC is a food manufacturer based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in chickpea-based pasta products. Founded in 2014, the company offers a variety of pasta shapes, including penne, rotini, shells, and elbows, all designed to provide nutritious alternatives to traditional pasta. Banza's mission is to make healthy food more accessible, and its products are enriched with protein and fiber, catering to consumers seeking delicious comfort food without compromising on health. The brand has gained significant recognition, being available in approximately 8,000 retail locations across the United States, including major stores like Target, Kroger, and Whole Foods. Banza has received endorsements from prominent media outlets, highlighting its innovation and contribution to the food industry.
Procesa Chiapas
Venture Round in 2016
Procesa Chiapas has developed products with high nutritional value for different markets, including low-income children who are served through government food assistance programs.
Mumzworld
Series A in 2016
Mumzworld is a leading e-commerce platform in the Middle East, dedicated to serving mothers and their children. It offers over 200,000 products from global and regional brands, shipping to more than 20 countries. Mumzworld pioneered the online shopping experience for mothers in the region, providing a comprehensive selection of products, reviews, and information.
Avenida Compras
Series C in 2015
Avenida Compras SA is an e-commerce company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 2013 by Alan Kraus, Andres Freire, Federico Malek, Pablo Orlando, Pablo Simon Casarino, and Santiago Bilinkis, the company specializes in selling a variety of products online, including home goods, clothing, and electronic devices. Avenida Compras operates as a subsidiary of Avenida Inc.
Scanntech
Series B in 2014
Founded in 1992, Scanntech specializes in providing point-of-sale software for retail stores. Its platform enables independent supermarkets to process transactions, manage inventory, and offer financial services to consumers while facilitating sales management analysis.
Procesa Chiapas
Series C in 2013
Procesa Chiapas has developed products with high nutritional value for different markets, including low-income children who are served through government food assistance programs.