Billboxx
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Billboxx is a developer of a cash flow management platform that assists small businesses in streamlining their operations. The platform automates bookkeeping tasks and simplifies the billing and payment processes, helping clients manage their revenues and expenses efficiently. By reducing errors and eliminating manual work, Billboxx enhances productivity for its users, enabling them to focus on their core business activities. The company aims to support small businesses in their essential role within the economy by ensuring timely payments and facilitating smoother financial transactions.
Scale
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Scale accelerates market entry and revenue for fintechs with a people-first approach.
Renda
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Renda is a company that specializes in supporting the development and operation of e-commerce businesses, particularly across Africa. It provides logistics services aimed at simplifying order fulfillment and retail distribution. Renda offers flexible and affordable storage solutions, along with real-time visibility of stock levels and inventory management. These services are designed to enhance the efficiency of the fulfillment process, making it easier for e-commerce companies to manage their operations effectively. By leveraging a comprehensive technological platform and physical infrastructure, Renda is dedicated to facilitating the growth and success of its clients in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
Tanél
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Tanél Health is a technology company focused on developing integrated tools for the healthcare sector. Its platform connects various stakeholders, including pharmacies, payers, and patients, facilitating seamless communication and operational efficiency. The company offers a comprehensive insurance platform aimed at modernizing health insurance processes. Additionally, Tanél Health provides a mobile application that assists users in finding nearby doctors, booking appointments online, and managing health-related tasks such as tracking consumption and managing beneficiaries. Their software also incorporates inventory management and sales monitoring capabilities, enabling clients to optimize operations and improve the management of their employees' health.
TUNL
Pre Seed Round in 2023
TUNL is a company focused on enhancing export-related supply chain frameworks between Africa and the mainland United States. It operates a parcel shipping platform designed to lower transaction costs for small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa. The platform facilitates the shipment of a wide variety of products, including fashion items, arts and crafts, books, furniture, musical instruments, and nonperishable goods like cosmetics. By optimizing logistics and reducing expenses, TUNL aims to help these businesses improve their profit margins and expand their market reach.
Phoenix Security
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Phoenix Security is a developer of a risk-based vulnerability management platform focused on minimizing cyberattack risks. The company provides a comprehensive solution that ingests data from various security tools and correlates it with software and cloud deployments. By enriching vulnerabilities with contextual information and cyber threat intelligence, Phoenix Security enables organizations to prioritize vulnerabilities effectively. Its platform supports security monitoring, allowing executive, security, and development teams to collaboratively address risks using a prioritized framework. Additionally, the platform enhances the return on investment for security fixes by offering a visual mission control dashboard that displays risk and impact metrics, while leveraging automation and integration within continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.
Martee’s
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Martee’s revolutionizing workplace nutrition with a fully managed, self-serve healthy meals and snacks solution.
Soarce
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Soarce is dedicated to decarbonizing the performance apparel industry through innovative material solutions derived from plants. The company specializes in developing high-performing, plastic-free fabrics and leathers made from seaweed and nanomaterials. These advanced materials not only replace traditional synthetic options but also provide protective features against fire, UV rays, and chemical exposure. By integrating nanotechnology with sustainable resources, Soarce enables apparel brands to reduce their environmental impact while meeting the evolving demands of modern consumers. The company's commitment to reimagining product creation at its source reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
Unwritten
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Unwritten is a company founded in London in 2022 by former leaders of Palantir Technologies’ climate data solution, with the goal of integrating climate change considerations into capital allocation decisions. The company develops analytics and tools designed to assist financial decision-makers in assessing the risks and opportunities associated with climate change. By providing comprehensive financial forecasts and models, Unwritten aims to empower investors and lenders to effectively analyze investments while driving the energy transition. Backed by prominent venture funds and climate transition experts, Unwritten is positioned to play a significant role in reshaping how the financial sector approaches climate-related challenges.
Quikk
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Quikk is a fintech company based in Africa that focuses on simplifying the integration of financial services into digital platforms. The company operates an API platform that aggregates and integrates various financial services APIs, allowing businesses and developers to connect seamlessly with digital financial service providers. Quikk's solution facilitates the onboarding, integration, and management of these APIs, enabling companies to enhance their applications with speed, reliability, and scalability. By streamlining access to financial services, Quikk empowers organizations to build and merge their digital solutions more efficiently.
AyokenLabs
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ayoken is a digital collectibles marketplace focused on connecting creators, such as musicians, sports brands, and influencers, with global audiences. The platform facilitates the distribution of digital collectibles, allowing creators to expand their reach beyond their existing fanbase. By collaborating with various partners, including YouTubers, influencers, and crypto exchanges, Ayoken promotes NFT drops, thereby enabling creators to enhance their revenue streams through digital assets. The company's mission also includes driving the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency in emerging markets, making it a key player in the intersection of digital collectibles and blockchain technology.
Kaizan
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kaizan is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in enhancing the capabilities of client teams through its innovative client intelligence platform. The platform leverages conversation intelligence to streamline the management and scaling of client relationships, providing users with essential insights needed for proactive engagement. By consolidating summaries of conversations, next steps, risks, and opportunities, Kaizan empowers teams to retain and grow their client base effectively. This solution not only helps users manage their workflows more efficiently but also supports them in improving the overall health of their client interactions, fostering stronger relationships and enhancing workplace productivity.
Karmacist
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Karmacist is involved in the making of wellness supplements and products through the science of Nutrigenomics.
Isidore
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Isidore is a company focused on enhancing the agricultural value chain through technology. It operates a digital platform tailored for small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises, facilitating purchase order financing and access to essential growth resources. The platform not only provides capital but also market linkages and value-added tools aimed at supporting smallholder farmers in maximizing their income and productivity. By integrating extension services, technology, and financing, Isidore aims to drive significant development within the agricultural sector.
Synnefa
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Synnefa is a company that offers an ecosystem of Smart Greenhouses and Solar Dryers, integrated with FarmShield™ IoT sensors and FarmCloud™ software. This innovative approach enables farmers to optimize their operations by doubling their incomes on less land, conserving water, reducing post-harvest losses, and accessing premium markets. Additionally, Synnefa has developed an online farm record-keeping platform that enhances crop farming efficiency by collecting data from sensor-enabled irrigation systems and environmental monitoring devices. This platform provides soil analysis and real-time insights into the irrigation needs of crops, allowing farmers to manage their farms remotely via mobile devices and improve overall production.
Fleri
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Fleri is a social impact fintech company based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on improving the financial remittance process for immigrants. Its primary offering, FleriHealth, allows immigrants to directly arrange and pay for healthcare services for their loved ones in their home countries. This innovative platform eliminates the need for traditional money transfers by providing access to quality healthcare through dedicated family care managers and assigned primary care doctors. Fleri aims to ensure that the funds sent by immigrants are used transparently and effectively for healthcare needs, offering peace of mind to those in the diaspora.
FetchyFox
Pre Seed Round in 2020
FetchyFox is a digital infrastructure and intelligence platform focused on enhancing the customer experience in public spaces, particularly airports. The company develops a goods delivery application that facilitates online shopping at airports, connecting users to an airport marketplace. This innovative service allows customers to purchase food and retail items seamlessly, with delivery directly to the terminal, thereby streamlining the shopping experience and maximizing consumer convenience. Based in Silicon Valley, FetchyFox brings together a team of experts from various sectors, including AI, aviation, and retail, to create integrated solutions that improve the overall travel experience. The company aims to leverage artificial intelligence to extract valuable insights and drive revenue growth while transforming the way travelers engage with airport services.
Enso Connect
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Enso Connect is a technology company serving the short-term rental industry. It offers a platform that integrates with property management systems, enhancing guest interactions from initial inquiry to post-stay follow-ups. The platform consolidates messages from various channels like Airbnb, Booking.com, and WhatsApp into a single inbox, automating around 60% of guest-host communications using AI. This improves guest experiences and saves hosts time by handling tasks such as sending scheduled messages and providing digital boarding passes. Additionally, Enso Connect uses AI to personalize recommendations for guests based on their stay experience.
Bwala
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bwala Africa Logistics, also known as Bwala Africa Group Limited, is an emerging logistics company specializing in last-mile order fulfillment within a crowdsourcing framework. The company serves as a marketplace that connects fleet operators with manufacturers, vendors, and e-commerce businesses, facilitating an efficient logistics network. By focusing on positioning products closer to end customers, Bwala enhances the order-to-delivery experience, allowing users to easily browse a catalog and place orders. This innovative approach aims to optimize the logistics process in emerging markets, making it more accessible and user-friendly for all stakeholders involved.
Bequest
Pre Seed Round in 2019
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Digest Africa
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Digest Africa is dedicated to compiling and organizing comprehensive information about Africa's early-stage and technology ecosystems. The company aims to create a rich resource of data on startups, investors, accelerators, and transactions across the continent. With a database featuring over 2,000 funding and M&A deals valued at more than $2.5 billion, Digest Africa tracks contributions from over 1,000 early-stage and technology companies and maintains a roster of more than 250 active investors and over 50 accelerators. By accurately reporting on daily activities in these sectors, the company aggregates data and publishes insightful reports, thereby facilitating informed investment decisions for stakeholders engaged in Africa's burgeoning technology landscape.
Allpro Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Allpro Technologies Limited is a company based in Lagos, Nigeria, that specializes in developing and operating an online platform tailored for schools. Founded in 2017, the platform provides essential services such as revenue collection, the generation of payslips, and connections to lenders, thereby enhancing financial management within the educational sector. The company's mission is to facilitate the free flow of finance and data in the school ecosystem, ultimately supporting schools in their administrative and financial processes.
LipaLater
Pre Seed Round in 2019
LipaLater is a lending marketplace that facilitates postpaid payment options for e-commerce transactions. The platform enables retailers to offer a risk-free, point-of-sale credit solution, allowing consumers to purchase goods and services online and pay for them in manageable monthly installments. This approach not only supports retailers in increasing sales but also provides customers with an affordable way to acquire products, enhancing their shopping experience while making financial planning easier. By focusing on installment payments, LipaLater addresses the needs of both sellers and buyers in the online marketplace.
Eazyhire
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Eazyhire Limited operates a peer-to-peer platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that facilitates the leasing and rental of various products, including vehicles, equipment, aircraft, electronics, and maritime assets. Founded in 2015, the company enables users to connect with vendors while offering a suite of services that includes monitoring daily operations, processing payments, and managing contracts. Eazyhire also provides a rent-to-own service in collaboration with financial institutions and original equipment manufacturers, allowing individuals and businesses to access underutilized assets temporarily while creating value for asset owners.
TapTrip
Pre Seed Round in 2018
TapTrip is a technology-driven company focused on transforming business travel management. It offers a self-serve platform that automates reporting, centralizes travel booking, and synchronizes availability, allowing businesses to manage all aspects of travel and expenses seamlessly. TapTrip aims to enhance the travel experience by providing speed, ease, and valuable data insights while reducing the complexities associated with offline bookings. The company targets various markets, including small and medium-sized businesses, and is particularly active in the marine and energy sectors. Travel management companies resell TapTrip's services to facilitate the management of crew rotations on cargo ships and oil rigs. With a user-friendly interface and high compliance rates, TapTrip has garnered industry recognition, including awards for its innovative approach to self-booking tools and being listed as a notable startup in the travel management space.