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What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1EdTech ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:Zambia×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12020 · 12 dated
LUPIYA is an AI-powered neobank providing digital loans, payments, and investments to SMEs and individuals across Africa.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFintechLusaka, ZM
Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlitheia CapitalIDF Capital
Play Sense provides a play-based curriculum for early childhood education (ages 2-5) delivered through preschools and play-schools.
EdTech
Meg Faure(Co-founder)inLara Schoenfeld(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsInjini
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLupiya · fintech.global · Feb 24, 2026
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- What stage does Enygma Ventures invest at?
- Enygma Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
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