Ingressive Capital

Ingressive Capital, founded in 2017 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies across Africa, particularly in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. With a focus on pre-seed and seed investments, the firm targets startups led by indigenous founders in sectors such as fintech, SaaS, healthtech, and agritech. Ingressive Capital aims to support transformative growth in Africa's economy by investing in both business-to-consumer and business-to-business solutions that enhance value chain ownership and cater to the continent's dynamic, tech-enabled youth demographic. The firm aspires to be a valuable partner for entrepreneurs, fostering their success and contributing to the overall development of the African startup ecosystem.

Maya Horgan Famodu

Founder and Managing Partner

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Oze

Venture Round in 2025
Oze is a technology company focused on bringing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa into the digital age. It offers an application that allows businesses to easily track sales, expenses, and customer information. By analyzing this data, Oze provides tailored recommendations and business education to help entrepreneurs improve their operations. The platform also connects users with Oze Coaches for additional support, enhancing their learning experience. With over 150,000 registered users, Oze claims to be the largest online community of SMEs in West Africa. The company leverages machine learning to assess credit risk, enabling it to offer affordable capital through banking partners. Notably, 97% of businesses that have utilized Oze for at least nine months report growth or profitability, indicating the effectiveness of its services in fostering business success.

Nowlun

Seed Round in 2024
Nowlun is an online freight forwarding platform that simplifies the shipping process for businesses by allowing them to compare various services and rates. The platform aggregates prices and schedules from over 30 shipping lines in Egypt, including spot prices, and offers comprehensive solutions that encompass sea freight, haulage, and customs clearance. By consolidating essential shipping information in one location, Nowlun enables users to swiftly make informed decisions without the delays typically associated with obtaining quotes. This streamlined approach enhances efficiency in managing and tracking shipments, making it easier for businesses to navigate the complexities of logistics.

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.

Startbutton

Angel Round in 2024
Startbutton is a transaction gateway platform that facilitates payment processing for businesses operating in multiple African countries. The company aims to empower organizations by providing essential connections that streamline payment processes and collections, alleviating the burdens associated with local regulations, currencies, compliance, and payment methods. By offering services such as tax compliance, local currency support, and vendor payouts, Startbutton enables businesses to concentrate on enhancing productivity and maximizing their growth potential, free from the complexities of payment regulation.

Klas

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Klas is an innovative online education platform that facilitates the creation and management of live classes for educators and content creators. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including scheduling, payment processing, community engagement, analytics, and video conferencing, making it easy for users to deliver a diverse range of subjects such as coding, design, cryptography, business, and languages. By streamlining the process of setting up an online school, Klas aims to enhance knowledge sharing and empower creators to monetize their expertise effectively.

Sixth

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Sixth is a cybersecurity company focused on enhancing the security of African businesses by proactively identifying vulnerabilities and preventing cyberattacks. The company has developed a software tool that employs artificial intelligence to provide real-time static application security testing. This technology enables organizations to improve their security posture by detecting and addressing vulnerabilities instantly, thereby safeguarding their systems against potential threats.

Surge Africa

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Surge Africa is a financial technology company that specializes in facilitating cross-border money transfers for businesses and individuals across Africa. Its platform enables instant payments without the need for agents or physical stores, ensuring a hassle-free and efficient transaction process. This innovative approach allows business owners to quickly pay their suppliers and individuals to send money to their loved ones at very low fees, making it a vital service in the region's financial landscape.

MNZL

Seed Round in 2023
MNZL is focused on enhancing access to capital for individuals in Egypt by leveraging technology to transform asset ownership into liquidity. The company has developed a property technology marketplace platform that enables users to register their homes digitally and access home equity investments. Through its innovative digital solutions, MNZL offers financing options at competitive interest rates and provides a user-friendly dashboard for clients to manage their assets and mortgage options seamlessly. By facilitating easier access to funds based on asset value, MNZL aims to redefine asset-backed financing in Africa and empower individuals to utilize their wealth effectively.

Splice

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Splice is a business management software tailored for beauty and wellness enterprises, offering a suite of tools to enhance operational efficiency. The platform facilitates appointment scheduling, customer data management, payment processing, and loyalty programs, allowing businesses to streamline their operations effectively. By automating various aspects of business management, Splice enables its users to focus on growth and improved customer experiences.

Glovaro

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Sproutly is a Digital Bank for Students and Schools to access credits and payments in Africa

Payday

Seed Round in 2023
Payday is a fintech platform that provides global payment solutions such as virtual mastercards and payments for foreign employees. Payday can also be used to handle payroll, taxes, and compliance by foreign companies with African employees. Payday was established on May 1, 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia by Favour Ori.

Gwala

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Gwala is a financial benefits platform focused on enhancing the financial health and well-being of employees in Africa. The company provides a range of financial products designed to assist employees in making informed financial decisions, alleviating financial stress, and effectively managing their finances. By promoting financial wellness, Gwala aims to increase employee productivity, improve talent retention, and streamline human resources operations. Its solutions help businesses develop payroll-linked financial benefits that contribute to a healthier cash flow for their workforce, ultimately addressing broader social issues such as economic precarity and poverty.

Mother Being

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Mother Being is a digital platform dedicated to providing evidence-based and culturally relevant sexual and reproductive health education for women in the MENA region. The platform aims to empower women with essential information to make informed decisions about their bodies and reproductive health, free from societal constraints. It offers a judgment-free environment where women can consult with healthcare professionals regarding sexual health issues. In addition to educational resources, Mother Being provides access to lab services and a range of health and wellness products, supporting women as they navigate their sexual and reproductive health journeys.

54gene

Convertible Note in 2022
54gene is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Lagos, Nigeria. The company focuses on unlocking the potential of the African genome to enhance genetic research and development, addressing a significant gap in the global genomics market where a majority of genetic data is derived from individuals of Caucasian descent. By developing a pan-African biobank, 54gene aims to identify new drug targets and create diagnostics and treatments for various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. In addition to its research initiatives, the company offers genetic testing and molecular diagnostics services to patients and healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with international data privacy laws. Through its efforts, 54gene seeks to contribute to the discovery of medical advancements that can benefit diverse populations.

Subsbase

Seed Round in 2022
SubsBase is a cloud-based subscription and billing platform designed to assist subscription-based businesses in managing their operations, analytics, and billing processes. The platform offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface that streamlines payment, subscription, and invoice management. By providing customizable solutions for recurring revenue and subscription offerings, SubsBase allows businesses to tailor their plans, pricing, and billing cycles to meet specific requirements. The automation features of the platform enhance efficiency by reducing the overhead associated with subscriber lifecycle management, enabling companies to focus on their core products and services while saving time and resources.

Sava

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sava is a multi-management platform focused on business spending and financial control. It offers an unlimited number of virtual cards, allowing companies to manage their expenses efficiently. The platform integrates automated accounting reconciliation and utilizes business accounting software to help organizations maintain precise oversight of their finances. By classifying transactions and streamlining the reconciliation process, Sava enables businesses to optimize their financial management and supports their growth with essential tools and credit solutions.

Healthtracka

Seed Round in 2022
Healthtracka is a digital health platform that offers consumer access to a variety of health testing services. The company specializes in at-home sample collection and provides digital consultations, ensuring convenience and accessibility for users. Its service portfolio includes full body checkups and tests for conditions such as coronavirus, sexually transmitted diseases, diabetes, and hypertension, as well as pre-wedding screening tests. By delivering test results digitally within one to three days, Healthtracka aims to empower individuals with timely information to support their health-related decision-making and follow-up actions.

Metacare

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Metacare, established in 2021 and based in London, specializes in providing scalable customer service solutions for startups. The company's core product is a comprehensive customer service platform designed to streamline support interactions. This platform offers agent workspace, integration support, insights into customer pain points, and automation tools to accelerate issue resolution, enabling businesses to manage customer queries efficiently at reduced costs through a single platform.

Bridgecard

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bridgecard is a fintech company that provides a platform enabling businesses in Africa to issue cards for their customers or employees, which can be used globally. The platform integrates the management of all cards and bank accounts into a single interface, offering features such as tokenization to enhance security. By facilitating global transactions, Bridgecard aims to improve financial management for its users, making it easier for them to handle their finances efficiently and securely.

Sendme

Seed Round in 2022
SendMe is a food delivery platform specializing in a variety of animal proteins, including goat, cow, chicken, and fish. The company provides an extensive selection of meat products, such as boneless beef, assorted beef cuts, goat meat, chicken, gizzards, and various fish types. By focusing on delivering high-quality meat directly to customers' doorsteps, SendMe aims to meet the growing demand for convenient access to fresh animal protein.

WoodCore

Seed Round in 2022
WoodCore is a provider of a cloud-enabled core banking system tailored for banks, microfinance institutions, and neo banks, particularly in emerging markets. The company focuses on digitizing traditional banking processes, allowing clients to transition from manual methods to a more efficient digital platform. In addition to its core banking solutions, WoodCore offers a merchant payment platform that facilitates technology readiness for third-party integrations. The platform also includes features for seamless integration with external APIs and analytics capabilities, which support regulatory reporting, accounting, and financial planning. This comprehensive approach enables financial institutions to enhance their service offerings, streamline operations, and accelerate the development and deployment of financial products.

Afropolitan

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Afropolitan is developing a platform aimed at connecting and empowering the global African diaspora through technology, commerce, and community engagement. The company envisions creating a Digital Nation that enables Africans to build prosperous lives by organizing around shared values. It offers a virtual passport that allows users to access African culture, discover events, and engage with merchants worldwide. Additionally, Afropolitan facilitates ticket bookings and provides a merchant directory along with a hybrid crypto/fiat wallet for seamless transactions. By leveraging the power of the internet and cryptocurrency, Afropolitan aspires to establish a digital country that fosters a vibrant community and shared purpose among its members.

Remedial Health

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Remedial Health is a company focused on enhancing the procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals across Africa. It provides a platform that facilitates business-to-business access to medicines, enabling pharmacies and hospitals to order and access retail medications directly from manufacturers or distributors. This approach addresses the inefficiencies and risks associated with relying on open-air medicine markets, where healthcare providers often encounter counterfeit products. By improving the pharmacy operations and workflow management processes, Remedial Health aims to ensure that healthcare providers can more effectively stock their facilities, thereby contributing to a safer and more reliable healthcare environment.

Mecho

Seed Round in 2022
Mecho is an on-demand auto repair and maintenance platform tailored for individuals and businesses in Africa. The platform facilitates the registration and scheduling of maintenance services, connecting customers with a network of certified mechanics and automobile technicians. By offering seamless access to vehicle maintenance, inspection, and repair services, Mecho aims to enhance the automotive service experience for its users.

Gamp

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Gamp is a company specializing in device protection and support services specifically for consumer electronics. It offers convenient post-sale assistance by arranging pick-ups and drops for gadgets, allowing customers to avoid the hassle of visiting service centers. Gamp provides repair services for a wide range of electronic devices, including smartphones and computers, catering to products from several well-known manufacturers.

SeamlessHR

Series A in 2022
SeamlessHR Limited is a human resource technology software company based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2013. It specializes in creating enterprise-grade, cloud-based HR solutions designed to automate and optimize the entire HR process for medium to large-sized organizations. The company's comprehensive product suite includes a Recruitment Management System, HR Information System (HRIS), Performance and Competency Management, Payroll Management, Leave Management, and Learning Management System, among other modules. These tools facilitate various HR functions such as recruitment, training, payroll processing, performance evaluation, and analytics, enabling businesses to streamline their human resource operations from recruitment to retirement. Additionally, SeamlessHR provides embedded finance solutions that enhance financial security for both employers and employees.

Bitnob

Venture Round in 2022
Bitnob is a company that develops and manages Bitcoin and Stablecoin infrastructure solutions for businesses globally. It operates an online trading platform designed to facilitate the buying and selling of bitcoins. Bitnob provides instant Know Your Customer (KYC) services and offers various deposit and withdrawal methods, including mobile money. The company aims to assist users in creating and growing their wealth while also supporting their business ventures.

Cova

Seed Round in 2021
Cova is a technology company that specializes in asset tracking and management. It enables users to consolidate and monitor their diverse financial holdings, including bank accounts, cryptocurrencies, stocks, pensions, and other valuable documents like deeds or wills, through a user-friendly dashboard. Regardless of where these assets are held, Cova facilitates secure aggregation and real-time tracking via its platform, which employs robust security measures such as encryption keys and updated protocols to protect users' financial data.

Mecho

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Mecho is an on-demand auto repair and maintenance platform tailored for individuals and businesses in Africa. The platform facilitates the registration and scheduling of maintenance services, connecting customers with a network of certified mechanics and automobile technicians. By offering seamless access to vehicle maintenance, inspection, and repair services, Mecho aims to enhance the automotive service experience for its users.

Grey

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Grey is a company that specializes in providing secure and convenient global banking solutions, primarily targeting emerging markets. It operates a web-based banking platform that allows users to easily open virtual global bank accounts, facilitating the management of foreign bank accounts and enabling hassle-free currency exchange and cross-border transactions. Additionally, Grey offers services for receiving payments from over 80 countries and access to virtual cards, aiming to enhance financial interconnectivity within the evolving gig economy. The company holds licenses from relevant regulatory authorities in Canada and the USA, underscoring its commitment to compliant and innovative financial services.

Mono

Series A in 2021
Mono is a Nigerian company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing a financial data infrastructure application programming interface (API) platform. The company aims to enhance access to financial accounts and improve onboarding and identification processes across emerging markets in Africa. Mono's platform offers a variety of services, including the generation of bank statements, account verification, payment initiation, and credit checks. By providing businesses with secure and efficient access to crucial financial data, Mono empowers organizations ranging from startups to large enterprises, facilitating their ability to thrive and contribute to economic growth in the region.

Mono

Series A in 2021
Mono is a Nigerian company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing a financial data infrastructure application programming interface (API) platform. The company aims to enhance access to financial accounts and improve onboarding and identification processes across emerging markets in Africa. Mono's platform offers a variety of services, including the generation of bank statements, account verification, payment initiation, and credit checks. By providing businesses with secure and efficient access to crucial financial data, Mono empowers organizations ranging from startups to large enterprises, facilitating their ability to thrive and contribute to economic growth in the region.

54gene

Series B in 2021
54gene is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Lagos, Nigeria. The company focuses on unlocking the potential of the African genome to enhance genetic research and development, addressing a significant gap in the global genomics market where a majority of genetic data is derived from individuals of Caucasian descent. By developing a pan-African biobank, 54gene aims to identify new drug targets and create diagnostics and treatments for various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. In addition to its research initiatives, the company offers genetic testing and molecular diagnostics services to patients and healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with international data privacy laws. Through its efforts, 54gene seeks to contribute to the discovery of medical advancements that can benefit diverse populations.

OnePipe

Seed Round in 2021
OnePipe simplifies complex infrastructure so you can focus on creating market-defining innovations. Banks and fintech partners of OnePipe have contributed the majority of the underlying infrastructure required to establish your product as a service.

Complete Farmer

Seed Round in 2021
Complete Farmer Ltd. is an innovative agricultural services company based in Accra, Ghana, founded in 2017. It specializes in building and managing crop farms while providing an end-to-end digital agriculture platform that facilitates the sourcing of quality farm produce. The company leverages Internet of Things technology and machine learning algorithms to enable farm owners to continuously monitor crop health and farming processes. By eliminating intermediaries, Complete Farmer allows individuals globally to conveniently invest in and own farms, thereby promoting food security and supporting nutritious eating. Additionally, the company offers education and training to farmers, ensuring they meet industry specifications and maintain high-quality standards in their produce.

OnePipe

Pre Seed Round in 2020
OnePipe simplifies complex infrastructure so you can focus on creating market-defining innovations. Banks and fintech partners of OnePipe have contributed the majority of the underlying infrastructure required to establish your product as a service.

Oze

Seed Round in 2020
Oze is a technology company focused on bringing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa into the digital age. It offers an application that allows businesses to easily track sales, expenses, and customer information. By analyzing this data, Oze provides tailored recommendations and business education to help entrepreneurs improve their operations. The platform also connects users with Oze Coaches for additional support, enhancing their learning experience. With over 150,000 registered users, Oze claims to be the largest online community of SMEs in West Africa. The company leverages machine learning to assess credit risk, enabling it to offer affordable capital through banking partners. Notably, 97% of businesses that have utilized Oze for at least nine months report growth or profitability, indicating the effectiveness of its services in fostering business success.

Kwaba

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kwaba is a technology company that operates an online platform facilitating the payment of real estate services, primarily focusing on rentals and leases. Its core product is a home financing platform designed to enable tenants to pay their rent in convenient installments, offering instant pre-approval, improved savings opportunities, and enhanced data security features for both renters and homeowners.

SeamlessHR

Seed Round in 2020
SeamlessHR Limited is a human resource technology software company based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2013. It specializes in creating enterprise-grade, cloud-based HR solutions designed to automate and optimize the entire HR process for medium to large-sized organizations. The company's comprehensive product suite includes a Recruitment Management System, HR Information System (HRIS), Performance and Competency Management, Payroll Management, Leave Management, and Learning Management System, among other modules. These tools facilitate various HR functions such as recruitment, training, payroll processing, performance evaluation, and analytics, enabling businesses to streamline their human resource operations from recruitment to retirement. Additionally, SeamlessHR provides embedded finance solutions that enhance financial security for both employers and employees.

Evolve Credit

Seed Round in 2020
Evolve Credit is a Nigerian fintech company founded in 2020, headquartered in Lagos. It operates an online platform that empowers consumers to explore, compare, and apply for various loan products tailored to different needs, including personal loans, SME loans, and options for salary earners and the unemployed. The platform provides expert reviews, ratings, and comparisons based on price, interest rates, and other terms. Additionally, Evolve Credit offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) core banking platform that enables financial institutions to streamline, digitize, and manage deposit, lending, and recovery services efficiently. This platform includes no-code tools designed to offer personalized customer banking experiences both online and offline.

Mono

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mono is a Nigerian company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing a financial data infrastructure application programming interface (API) platform. The company aims to enhance access to financial accounts and improve onboarding and identification processes across emerging markets in Africa. Mono's platform offers a variety of services, including the generation of bank statements, account verification, payment initiation, and credit checks. By providing businesses with secure and efficient access to crucial financial data, Mono empowers organizations ranging from startups to large enterprises, facilitating their ability to thrive and contribute to economic growth in the region.

Kwaba

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kwaba is a technology company that operates an online platform facilitating the payment of real estate services, primarily focusing on rentals and leases. Its core product is a home financing platform designed to enable tenants to pay their rent in convenient installments, offering instant pre-approval, improved savings opportunities, and enhanced data security features for both renters and homeowners.

Simbapay

Seed Round in 2020
Simbapay Limited is a digital money transfer service provider based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. The company specializes in enabling seamless international money transfers, particularly to Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. Simbapay offers a B2B SaaS solution that empowers banks and telecom companies in Africa to facilitate cross-border transactions through mobile money or e-banking. Its technology allows users to send money abroad quickly and efficiently, with transfers delivered directly to mobile wallets or bank accounts in the recipient countries. Notably, Simbapay's award-winning chatbot enables access to its services even for customers without internet connectivity. By streamlining the transfer process and eliminating traditional paperwork, Simbapay enhances the overall user experience, offering competitive prices and real-time tracking of transactions. The company is licensed and regulated by the FCA.

Fuel Metrics

Seed Round in 2020
Fuel Metrics is a leading software development and implementation company located in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a company with strength and experience in the ICT industry, providing innovative technological solutions such as software development, enterprise solutions, mobile application development, database administration and optimization, web design & development, web app development, and onsite training for corporate organizations.

Carry1st

Seed Round in 2020
Carry1st is a mobile games publisher focused on social games and interactive content, specifically targeting frontier markets such as Africa. Founded in 2018 by Cordel Robbin-Coker, Lucy Hoffman, and Tino Mundangepfupfu, the company employs a diverse team of 29 professionals across 14 countries, many of whom have backgrounds in notable firms like Carlyle and Rovio. Carry1st offers comprehensive services that include publishing, distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, customer experience, and monetization, allowing game developers to connect with global content owners and tap into emerging markets. The company has successfully raised over $10 million in funding, including a significant Series A investment, which it plans to utilize for scaling its portfolio, forming new partnerships with global gaming studios, and expanding its workforce.

54gene

Series A in 2020
54gene is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Lagos, Nigeria. The company focuses on unlocking the potential of the African genome to enhance genetic research and development, addressing a significant gap in the global genomics market where a majority of genetic data is derived from individuals of Caucasian descent. By developing a pan-African biobank, 54gene aims to identify new drug targets and create diagnostics and treatments for various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. In addition to its research initiatives, the company offers genetic testing and molecular diagnostics services to patients and healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with international data privacy laws. Through its efforts, 54gene seeks to contribute to the discovery of medical advancements that can benefit diverse populations.

Bamboo

Seed Round in 2020
Bamboo is a digital investment platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, that allows users to buy, hold, or sell stocks listed on the United States and Nigerian stock markets. The platform offers real-time access to stock trading through a mobile application and web interface, making it convenient for users to manage their investments from various devices. By focusing on user-friendly technology, Bamboo aims to simplify the investment process for individuals looking to participate in global financial markets.

Oze

Seed Round in 2019
Oze is a technology company focused on bringing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa into the digital age. It offers an application that allows businesses to easily track sales, expenses, and customer information. By analyzing this data, Oze provides tailored recommendations and business education to help entrepreneurs improve their operations. The platform also connects users with Oze Coaches for additional support, enhancing their learning experience. With over 150,000 registered users, Oze claims to be the largest online community of SMEs in West Africa. The company leverages machine learning to assess credit risk, enabling it to offer affordable capital through banking partners. Notably, 97% of businesses that have utilized Oze for at least nine months report growth or profitability, indicating the effectiveness of its services in fostering business success.

Vesicash Financial Technology

Seed Round in 2019
Vesicash Innovative Technologies Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializes in digital payment services aimed at enhancing financial transactions across Africa. The company provides a digital escrow system that facilitates secure peer-to-peer and marketplace transactions, addressing common challenges such as payment fraud and lack of trust. Its platform includes features for identity verification, dispute resolution, and data insights, promoting financial transparency and confidence among small businesses. By enabling secure digital payments and milestone payments, Vesicash aims to boost the African digital economy and support businesses in conducting transactions safely and efficiently.

SEND

Pre Seed Round in 2019
SEND is a digital freight forwarding and courier service provider based in Yaba, Nigeria, specializing in logistics for African businesses. The company offers a comprehensive platform that manages cargo shipping by air, truck, and sea, serving as both a freight forwarder and customs broker. SEND's services include handling the entire shipping process, from customs clearance to final delivery, ensuring efficient routing and reliable deliveries. By digitizing documentation and streamlining interactions with shipping vendors, SEND enhances the shipping experience and facilitates faster trade within the industry.

54gene

Seed Round in 2019
54gene is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Lagos, Nigeria. The company focuses on unlocking the potential of the African genome to enhance genetic research and development, addressing a significant gap in the global genomics market where a majority of genetic data is derived from individuals of Caucasian descent. By developing a pan-African biobank, 54gene aims to identify new drug targets and create diagnostics and treatments for various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. In addition to its research initiatives, the company offers genetic testing and molecular diagnostics services to patients and healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with international data privacy laws. Through its efforts, 54gene seeks to contribute to the discovery of medical advancements that can benefit diverse populations.

Jetstream Africa

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Jetstream Africa Limited is a cloud-based logistics company headquartered in Accra, Ghana, established in 2018. The company operates a digital platform that facilitates cross-border marine logistics services for African businesses. It specializes in freight forwarding and global exports, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access international trade more easily. By offering services such as shipment booking and tracking, as well as consolidated shipping options, Jetstream enhances the supply chain experience for its users, effectively leveling the playing field in the competitive global market.

AwaBike

Pre Seed Round in 2018
AwaBike is a company based in Lagos, Nigeria, that specializes in developing a bike sharing and lifestyle application known as AWA Bike. Founded in 2017, the application offers users a range of features including notifications about available docking stations, fluid navigation, geo-location tracking, QR code generation, and secure pin code scanning. Additionally, the app allows users to connect with fellow bikers and shoppers, as well as purchase and sync fitness bands. AwaBike aims to enhance the urban mobility experience by integrating technology with cycling and lifestyle activities.

Paystack

Series A in 2018
Paystack is a payment processing company based in Ikeja, Lagos, founded in 2015. It provides businesses in Africa with the ability to accept payments from anyone, anywhere in the world using various methods, including credit and debit cards, money transfers, and mobile money. The platform is designed to simplify the payment process, ensuring that online transactions are secure and affordable. By connecting multiple payment options, Paystack enables merchants to offer a seamless payment experience through their websites and mobile applications, facilitating easier commerce for businesses and their customers.

TaxiTV

Seed Round in 2018
TaxiTV is an advertising technology company that specializes in providing entertainment within ride-sharing vehicles. The company offers a platform that displays high-quality video and interactive content, including documentaries, comedies, neighborhood insights, news, sports, and weather updates. This diverse range of content aims to enhance the passenger experience during their journeys. TaxiTV's technology allows brands to effectively advertise to consumers in a dynamic manner, customizing each brand experience while also capturing valuable data to help generate leads.

Oze

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Oze is a technology company focused on bringing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa into the digital age. It offers an application that allows businesses to easily track sales, expenses, and customer information. By analyzing this data, Oze provides tailored recommendations and business education to help entrepreneurs improve their operations. The platform also connects users with Oze Coaches for additional support, enhancing their learning experience. With over 150,000 registered users, Oze claims to be the largest online community of SMEs in West Africa. The company leverages machine learning to assess credit risk, enabling it to offer affordable capital through banking partners. Notably, 97% of businesses that have utilized Oze for at least nine months report growth or profitability, indicating the effectiveness of its services in fostering business success.

Lenco

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Lenco is a neobank focused on providing online banking solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. The company offers easy-to-open and free-to-manage current bank accounts, along with various financial services designed to support business growth. Lenco's platform includes features such as spending analytics and customized account instructions, which allow businesses to manage their financial operations effectively and gain greater control over their teams. By streamlining banking processes and offering essential tools, Lenco aims to empower SMEs to thrive in a competitive market.

Tizeti

Seed Round in 2017
Tizeti Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in Oakland, California, specializes in delivering unlimited broadband internet services across Africa. The company focuses on densely populated urban areas, utilizing Wi-Fi's large wireless capacity and the decreasing cost of solar panels to create a low-cost network infrastructure. Tizeti offers affordable, customer-friendly pricing for its services, which include internet protocol television, voice-over-internet protocol, and wireless internet access via Wi-Fi technology.
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