Five35 Ventures

Founded in 2020, Five35 Ventures is a South Africa-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage African technology startups with a focus on female-led businesses.

Hema Vallabh

Founder and Partner

Past deals in Kenya

Kasha

Series B in 2023
Kasha is an East Africa based e-commerce platform that provides women's health, personal care and beauty products through a digital retail and last-mile distribution model. The company offers a wide range of products including contraceptives, menstrual care items such as sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual cups and panty liners, as well as body, hair, facial and oral care, beauty products, maternal and newborn health items, family planning supplies, and treatments for non-communicable diseases and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. The platform enables confidential orders and delivers health and personal care products to urban and rural customers, addressing last-mile challenges in Rwanda and Kenya. It operates from bases in Kigali, Rwanda, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, serving women across East Africa with convenient private access to essential health products online and through offline distribution channels.

Zuri Health

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2020, Zuri Health is a Kenyan telemedicine company offering affordable healthcare solutions via apps, websites, and SMS. It facilitates lab tests, doctor consultations, medication delivery, and home visits.

BuuPass

Pre Seed Round in 2023
BuuPass operates a transportation marketplace and ticketing platform that simplifies booking for bus, shuttle, and train services in Kenya and other markets. The company partners with transport operators to provide digital solutions that enable commuters to search, reserve seats, and pay conveniently, often via mobile and SMS channels. As one of the early movers in digital transport booking in Kenya, BuuPass aims to connect travelers with available departures, helping users save time and choose options that fit their schedules and budgets. The platform supports local urban travel by enabling automated ticketing and easy payments, with a focus on reliability, accessibility, and seamless user experience for everyday mobility.

Zuri Health

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2020, Zuri Health is a Kenyan telemedicine company offering affordable healthcare solutions via apps, websites, and SMS. It facilitates lab tests, doctor consultations, medication delivery, and home visits.
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