Future Africa

Lori Systems Corp. is a logistics platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with additional offices in Mombasa, Kampala, and Lagos. The company specializes in connecting cargo owners with vetted transporters, addressing the significant logistics costs that account for up to 75% of product expenses in Africa. By leveraging technology, Lori's platform enhances supply chain management through real-time cargo monitoring, electronic documentation, and automated payment processes, thereby improving operational efficiency. Since its launch in May 2017, Lori has achieved substantial growth, boasting a compounded monthly growth rate of 30%. The increasing demand for its tech-enabled logistics solutions reflects the company's success in providing transparency, flexibility, and cost savings to businesses across the continent.

Uncover is a beauty company that provides skincare products for consumers. The company's mission is to inspire, support, educate, and empower women to take control of health and well-being and become the most trusted skin-care brand. Uncover was founded in 2020 and is based in Kenya.

Jumba is a construction technology platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2022. The company focuses on optimizing B2B construction material purchases and financing, serving as a vital link between manufacturers and retailers. Its platform allows businesses to order a range of materials, including cement, steel, paint, tiles, plumbing, electrical supplies, and finishes for kitchens and bathrooms, with the option to pay later. By connecting small hardware stores with medium-sized retailers in their vicinity, Jumba facilitates inventory updates and streamlines the construction supply chain in Africa, making the procurement process more efficient for hardware retail establishments.

Octo is a digital banking platform aimed at providing financial services to Egyptians who lack access to formal credit. The company develops a payment and credit platform that facilitates a range of financial transactions, allowing users to deposit and withdraw funds from multiple locations. Octo's platform enables users to manage their finances effectively by offering features such as spending through a card, transferring payments via a mobile application, and making purchases with credit at participating retailers. This flexibility allows users to split their payments between cash and credit, often at competitive rates. By focusing on underserved populations, Octo seeks to enhance financial inclusion in Egypt.

Eden Life Inc., based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializes in tech-enabled housekeeping services for professionals. Through its online platform and mobile application, the company offers a range of services including laundry, meal preparation, house cleaning, equipment maintenance, and meal delivery. By aggregating vendors offering diverse services, Eden Life enables clients to efficiently manage their household chores.

Sote, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya. Incorporated in 2017, Sote develops a digital customs clearing and freight forwarding platform tailored for the logistics industry. Its software provides a comprehensive workflow tool that allows industrial cargo owners to manage freight clearing and forwarding processes efficiently. The platform features a dashboard that enables users to track shipment status, payment history, and estimated arrival times for containers, facilitating better coordination among all parties involved in logistics. Additionally, Sote is committed to empowering African businesses by leveraging proprietary trade data to address the trade finance gap in the region. By offering reliable credit, risk management, underwriting, and business intelligence, Sote aims to transform the landscape of trade finance and logistics in Africa.