Singularity Investments

Smile Identity Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on identity verification solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an application called SmartSelfie, which allows users to create a universal biometric for authentication on Android devices. The team comprises engineers and financial services professionals from both the United States and Africa, bringing expertise in global markets with a focus on highly regulated environments. Smile Identity has developed advanced encryption, authentication, and security solutions, as well as image processing technology. The company has experience working with telecoms, lenders, banks, and startups, enabling them to understand the unique challenges faced by consumers and enterprises in Africa. With support from prominent investors in Silicon Valley and Africa, Smile Identity has established a pan-African presence, operating in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda.

Asoko Insight Limited is a prominent corporate information platform focused on providing comprehensive data on public and private companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company aids investors, banks, corporates, and governments in understanding the region's private sector landscapes. Asoko Insight consolidates data on key corporate developments, including incorporation details, management structures, financial indicators, and compliance metrics. It offers extensive company profiles and custom data products such as sector analyses and supply chain mapping, enabling clients to generate commercial leads and conduct due diligence. The company's local research analysts, based in various regional offices, continuously monitor and verify corporate information to ensure accuracy. Asoko is expanding its data collection efforts beyond major economies like Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, aiming to enhance its offerings across the African continent.

Asoko Insight Limited is a prominent corporate information platform focused on providing comprehensive data on public and private companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company aids investors, banks, corporates, and governments in understanding the region's private sector landscapes. Asoko Insight consolidates data on key corporate developments, including incorporation details, management structures, financial indicators, and compliance metrics. It offers extensive company profiles and custom data products such as sector analyses and supply chain mapping, enabling clients to generate commercial leads and conduct due diligence. The company's local research analysts, based in various regional offices, continuously monitor and verify corporate information to ensure accuracy. Asoko is expanding its data collection efforts beyond major economies like Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, aiming to enhance its offerings across the African continent.

PayJoy Inc. is a consumer financing company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in providing smartphone-enabled financing solutions, primarily targeting underbanked individuals in emerging markets. By leveraging mobile security technology, PayJoy allows customers to select a smartphone, make an initial deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan. The financed smartphone serves as collateral, unlocking its full functionality once the purchase is complete. PayJoy's mission is to enhance access to credit for underserved populations, helping them navigate financial challenges and improve their economic standing. The company has successfully reached over 10 million customers across various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa, and continues to show solid profitability and growth.

Founded in 2015, Paystack enables African businesses to accept payments from anyone worldwide via credit/debit cards, money transfers, and mobile money on their websites or apps. Its platform simplifies secure online transactions.

PayJoy Inc. is a consumer financing company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in providing smartphone-enabled financing solutions, primarily targeting underbanked individuals in emerging markets. By leveraging mobile security technology, PayJoy allows customers to select a smartphone, make an initial deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan. The financed smartphone serves as collateral, unlocking its full functionality once the purchase is complete. PayJoy's mission is to enhance access to credit for underserved populations, helping them navigate financial challenges and improve their economic standing. The company has successfully reached over 10 million customers across various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa, and continues to show solid profitability and growth.