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Equator Energy Ltd. is a Nairobi-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in designing, financing, supplying, installing, and operating hybrid solar plants for commercial and industrial users in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company focuses on providing both on-grid and off-grid solar solutions, particularly for remote mining and warehousing operations that rely on costly diesel power. By implementing these hybrid solar systems, Equator Energy aims to help businesses significantly reduce their electricity expenditure, contributing to more sustainable energy practices in the region.

Qotto SAS specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of solar home systems (SHS) aimed at providing electricity to rural households with limited access to conventional energy sources. The company offers various products, including the Qotto light kit, which consists of a solar panel, battery, lamps, and USB ports for mobile phone charging, as well as the Qotto television kit, which includes similar components along with a television. In addition to these kits, Qotto provides internet access services and has developed centralized control platforms for SHS and mobile payment solutions. The company also offers installation, delivery, demonstration, financial assistance, kit activation, and ongoing support services to its clients. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, Qotto primarily serves customers in Benin and Burkina Faso, aiming to enhance their quality of life through sustainable energy solutions.

Naivas is a leading supermarket chain in Kenya that operates both physical retail outlets and an online platform for grocery shopping. With an extensive selection of over 60,000 items, Naivas provides a wide variety of products, including groceries, household items, furniture, and home appliances. The company is committed to delivering quality products at affordable prices, ensuring a convenient shopping experience for its customers. Naivas offers a prompt delivery service, providing groceries within three hours across Nairobi. Its online supermarket features various departments, including fresh food, baby products, cleaning supplies, beverages, and personal care items, making it a comprehensive one-stop shopping destination.

Farmers, especially smallholder farmers, have always had trouble accessing financing as banks are wary of fund mismanagement. Crop2Cash makes formal financing a 100% transparent process for banks while providing much-needed capital to responsible farmers.

HerVest is an inclusive fintech company based in Nigeria that focuses on providing financial services to smallholder women farmers and women-owned businesses. The organization aims to enhance the lives of women by facilitating access to savings, impact investing, and credit. HerVest addresses the significant gender finance gap in Africa, estimated at $42 billion, by democratizing access to loans for underserved women. The platform is designed to support female small-scale farmers in rural areas by offering flexible loans and financial resources that enable them to scale their businesses and achieve their financial goals. Through its efforts, HerVest promotes financial inclusion and strives to ensure that all women have equal opportunities for wealth-building, regardless of their background or circumstances.