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Future Africa — Full Portfolio

111 tracked investments · listed companies and verified rows first

54Gene54gene.comin𝕏Defunct

54Gene conducts genomics research and provides related services to increase the representation of African genetic data in medical research, which aims to advance healthcare solutions globally.

HealthtechWellness & FitnessLagos, NG

Gatumi Aliyu(Founder)inAbasi Ene-Obong(Founder)inOgochukwu Francis Osifo(Founder)in

Co-investorsAdjuvant CapitalEndeavor CatalystFifty YearsKairos AngelsThe Raba PartnershipV8 Capital Partners+15 more

Afriexafriexapp.com𝕏Mar 2021 · $1.2M

Afriex provides a remittance service enabling immigrants to transfer money to over 25 countries at low costs with rapid settlement.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Tope Alabi(Founder)inJohn Obirije(Founder)in

Co-investorsAdaverseBrightstone Venture CapitalDragonflyFoundersMetastableOpen Opportunity Fund+10 more

Afropolitan Groupafropolitan.ioin𝕏Jun 2022

Afropolitan is building a network connecting people across Africa and the diaspora spanning art, finance, tech, health, energy, sports, and media, with a focus on tech and crypto value creation.

Crypto & Web3Media & EntertainmentSocial

Co-investorsAdaverseCultur3 CapitalKickoff AfricaMicrotractionMidlothian Angel NetworkPronomos Capital+8 more

Akibaakibadigital.comin𝕏

Akiba Digital offers a suite of APIs with low-code integration that connects to over 100 datasets, providing identity verification (KYB/KYC), bank account verification, AML/PEP screening, risk scoring, financial insights, and open banking data.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundDFS Lab FrontierExpert DOJOFirstCheck AfricaFlori Ventures+4 more

Akili Networkakilinetwork.comin𝕏

Akili Network develops educational content and programming for children, with a focus on early childhood learning in East Africa.

ConsumerEdTechMedia & EntertainmentNairobi, KE

Jeff Schon(CEO and Co-Founder)inJesse Soleil(President and Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAngaza CapitalAcumenFuture of Learning Fund

Anchorgetanchor.coin𝕏Seed

Anchor builds compliance and security solutions for financial services, providing guardrails and protective measures to help customers maintain regulatory compliance.

CybersecurityFintechLagos, NG

Segun Adeyemi(Founder)inGBEKELOLUWA OLUFOTEBI(Founder)inOlamide Sobowale(Founder)inDor Dankner(Founder)Gbemi Adelekan(Founder)Guy Ben-Simhon(Founder)

Co-investorsY CombinatorDigital Currency GroupPioneerRebel FundAccelAgrolimen Ventures+9 more

Andelaandela.comin𝕏

Andela connects global technologists with enterprise opportunities and serves as a platform for hiring, building AI systems, and upskilling teams.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesWashington, D.C., US

Jeremy Johnson(Founder)inIyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founder)inNadayar Enagesi(Founder)Brice Nkengsa(Founder)inIan Carnevale(Founder)inChristina Sass(Founder)in

Co-investors4DX VenturesAccelerate AfricaAir Street CapitalAmplo VenturesCRE Venture CapitalDBL Partners+31 more

BALAD CORPbalad.meinMay 2023

Balad provides a single licensed REST API for sending payouts to Egypt, delivering funds via all CBE-licensed banks, mobile wallets, and cash-pickup locations.

FintechSaaS

Adham Azzam(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalAcasia VenturesCairo Angels Syndicate FundFirst CircleLaunch Africa VenturesMAGIC Fund

Bambooinvestbamboo.comin𝕏Seed

Bamboo is an investment platform that enables users in Africa to invest in U.S. stocks, ETFs, real estate investment trusts, and other asset classes with minimum investments starting at $10.

FintechLagos, NG

Richmond Bassey(Founder)inYanmo Omorogbe(Founder)in

Co-investors2080 VenturesAjim CapitalExpansion Venture CapitalGreycroftHoaQIngressive Capital+23 more

Boyaboyahq.comin𝕏Seed

Boya is a financial technology platform that organizes business financial data to help growing businesses access better spending decisions, growth capital, and lower credit costs.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNairobi, KE

Alphas Sinja(Founder)inRobert Nyangate(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorCresset CapitalLaunch Africa VenturesVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)

Caantincaantin.comin𝕏

HONGTOGEL is an online lottery ("togel") betting platform offering access to numbers markets such as Macau, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney, with real-time results and instant payment methods including bank transfer, e-wallet, and QRIS.

Co-investorsVentures PlatformDFS Lab

Cabalgetcabal.comin𝕏

Cabal provides AI-powered relationship intelligence that infers connections from public data for venture capital platform teams, deal sourcing professionals, and sales organizations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US

Fahim Ferdous(Founder)inBrian Murray(Founder)

Co-investorsCraft VenturesPioneerSeven Seven SixShrug CapitalVerissimo VenturesY Combinator+6 more

CD Carecdcare.ngin𝕏

CDcare is a Nigerian installment payment platform enabling consumers to purchase goods across multiple categories—including gadgets, home appliances, and vehicles—by paying in interest-free installments at regular market prices.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceFintechLagos, NG

Odukoya Oluwatobi(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inFarohun Ayodeji(Co-founder and Chief Operation Officer)in

Co-investorsMidlothian Angel NetworkTechstarsVelocity Digital

Chakachaka.com

Chaka (Hisa) operates a mobile and web trading platform that lets users in Africa invest in stocks and ETFs across Nigerian, Kenyan, and US exchanges, as well as crypto and commodities.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech

Olaolu Ajose(Founder)Tosin Osibodu(Founder)

Co-investorsGolden Palm

Convoygetconvoy.ioin𝕏Seed

Convoy builds webhooks infrastructure for developers and engineering teams to handle event-driven communication at scale.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Subomi Oluwalana(Founder)inDan Lewis(Founder)Grant Goodale(Founder)

Co-investorsY CombinatorVentures PlatformGreylock PartnersHercules Capital, Inc.Mosaic VenturesMusha Ventures+2 more

Culdesacculdesac.comin𝕏Seed

Culdesac is a real estate developer and neighborhood manager that builds and operates walkable, mixed-use car-free communities designed to foster local business and community engagement.

Construction TechConsumerMobility & TransportationPropTechSan Francisco, US

Jeff Berens(Founder)inRyan Johnson(Founder)in

Co-investorsFloodgateInitialized CapitalSoma CapitalWinklevoss CapitalY CombinatorZigg Capital+15 more

Deliverrdeliverr.com𝕏Oct 2018acquired by Shopify · May 2022

Deliverr was an e-commerce fulfillment startup offering fast, Amazon Prime-like two-day delivery for merchants selling on marketplaces like Shopify, Walmart, and eBay via a distributed network of warehouses.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US

Michael Krakaris(Founder)inDavid C. Petersen(Founder)inHarish Abbott(Founder)Ryan Petersen(Founder)in

Co-investors8VCActivant CapitalAlumni VenturesKrillion VenturesNFI Ventures, LLC9Yards Capital+31 more

Edvesedves.netMay 2022 · $2.5M

Automation and digitalization of education operations.

Ebute Metta, Lagos

Sunday Dimeji Falana(Executive Officer)Dare Adebayo(Founder)in'Dimeji Falana(Founder)in

Co-investorsBeta.VenturesCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)Octerra CapitalBeta venture capitalBeta VenturesLaunch Africa Ventures

Eldoeldo.co.zain𝕏

ELDO provides software and services to help utilities, property owners, and businesses manage and optimize electricity, water, and gas consumption through smart metering and energy insights.

CleantechCloud ComputingEnergySaaSNot stated, ZA

ElectricFishelectricfish.coin𝕏Apr 2021

Electric Fish builds products for a decentralized electric grid system to enable energy independence.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyMobility & TransportationFremont, US

Anurag KamalinVince Wong(Founder)inLeonardo Mattiazzi(President)inFolasade Olanrewaju Ayoola(Director, Promoter)Nelio Batista(Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveE8 AngelsGener8torTechstarsThird DerivativeVoyager Partners

Evolve Creditevolvecredit.coin𝕏Oct 2020

EvolveCredit publishes content focused on lending strategies, loan recovery, and loan collection for lenders.

Fintech

Daniel Osineye(Founder)in

Co-investorsIngressive CapitalMicrotractionMAGIC FundSamurai Incubate

Field Intelligencefield.inc𝕏

Field is a technology company that makes pharmaceutical supply chains simpler and more affordable, serving healthcare providers from large health systems to small drug shops.

Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMarietta, US

Justin Lorenzon(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Moreland(Executive Officer, Director)Lauren Cochran(Director)

Co-investorsAccionNewtown PartnersAccion Venture LabBlue Haven Initiative

Filmmakers Martfilmmakersmart.com

A marketplace for filmmakers to find reliable services for film and TV productions.

Co-investorsNairobi Business Angel NetworkSony Ventures CorporationIFCInternational Finance Corporation

Finclusion Groupfinclusiongroup.comSeed · Jan 2022 · $20M

Co-investorsAcasia Ventures

Flutterwaveflutterwave.comin𝕏

Flutterwave provides payment processing infrastructure and tools that enable businesses and financial institutions across Africa to send and receive payments securely and efficiently.

FintechLagos, NG

Adeleke Adekoya(Founder)inOlugbenga GB Agboola(Founder)inIyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founder)inOlugbenga Agboola(Founder)

Co-investors4DX VenturesAAF Management Ltd.Accelerate AfricaAurum Venture PartnersAvenir Growth CapitalB Capital Group+51 more

Foondamatefoondamate.comSeed · May 2022 · $2M

Dacod Magagula(Founder)Tao Boyle(Founder)

Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaLocalGlobeLoftyInc CapitalEmerge Education

Frontier Car Groupfrontiercargroup.comacquired by OLX

Used-car marketplaces in emerging market economies; acquired by OLX

Spring, US

André Kussmann(Founder)Peter Lindholm(Founder)Sujay Tyle(Founder)

Co-investorsAutotech VenturesBalderton CapitalFraser McCombs CapitalFrontier VenturesHummingbird VenturesKima Ventures+8 more

GitStartgitstart.cominSeed · May 2022 · $5M

GitStart provides AI-powered development services that transform tickets into complete technical specifications and deliver merge-ready pull requests through a hybrid model combining coding agents with human developer oversight.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Hamza Zia(Founder)in

Co-investorsBonfire VenturesPioneerVentureSouqY CombinatorNeoNeo+1 more

House Africahouseafrica.ioMar 2023 · $400K

Real estate virtual siteemap platform enabling remote property interactions and accelerating sales processes

Co-investorsAdaverseCV VCNiche CapitalStartupbootcamp AfriTech

Indicinaindicina.coin𝕏Sep 2021

Indicina provides financial analytics and credit infrastructure for credit providers in Africa, including a white-label loan origination platform, a credit decisioning engine accessible via dashboard or API, and a consumer repayment/shopping tool.

Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaSNorth Houston, US

Yvonne Johnson(Founder)inOlayemi Ajao(Director)Yvonne Oyetakin(Executive Officer, Director)Carlos del Carpio(Founder)Jacob Ayokunle(Founder)Yemi Ajao(Founder)

Co-investorsTarget GlobalUnicorn Growth VenturesMAGIC Fund

Itanaitana.africain𝕏Jul 2025 · $2M

Itana is a digital special economic zone providing regulatory and operational infrastructure for businesses entering and scaling across African markets.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechLagos, NG

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founder)inLuqman Edu(Founder)inCoco Liu(Founder)Iyin Aboyeji(Founder)

Co-investorsLocalGlobePronomos CapitalVentures PlatformAmplo Ventures

Jumbajumba.comin

Jumba provides a mobile app and operating system that enables hardware retailers to order cement directly, access credit, and manage orders securely.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechFintechSaaS

Kagure Wamunyu(Founder)in

Co-investorsEnza CapitalFirstCheck AfricaFoundamentalLocalGlobeSeedstarsSpeedinvest

Kasikasi.moneyin𝕏Dec 2020

Kasi is a fully digital, mobile banking service offering a Mastercard debit card, EFTs, bill payments, savings goals, auto-investing, international money transfers, and access to loans and credit.

FintechReston, US

Johnson Agogbua(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Adams(Director)

Co-investorsCV VC

Kobo360kobo360.comin𝕏Defunct

Kobo360 operates a platform connecting manufacturers and cargo owners with truck operators for freight movement across Africa, using data analytics and AI to optimize routing, reduce delivery inefficiencies, and provide supply chain visibility.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainLagos, NG

Ife Oyedele II(Founder)inObi Ozor(Founder)inOzor Obiora Mathias(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardOlawale Ayeni(Director)Omobola Johnson(Director)inNdubuisi Ekekwe(Director)

Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)The Raba PartnershipTLcom CapitalV8 Capital PartnersY CombinatorAfreximbank+9 more

Kuundakuunda.comin

Kuunda provides liquidity solutions and credit access for agents, small businesses, and consumers in emerging economies across Africa and Asia.

B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Andy Milne(Founding team member)inSam Brawerman(Founding team member)inMorne van der Westhuizen(Founding team member)

Co-investorsAccion Venture Lab4Di CapitalAccionDotExe VenturesE4E AfricaFINCA Ventures+3 more

Kwarakwara.comin𝕏

Kwara provides modern banking software for credit unions (SACCOs), enabling staff to manage operations and members to save, borrow, and earn returns.

Cloud ComputingFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSNairobi, KE

Cynthia(Founder & Chairperson of the Board)inEmilie(COO & CPO)inCynthia Wandia(Founder)David Hwan(Founder)

Co-investorsE4E AfricaFINCA VenturesHoaQSoftBank Investment Advisers’ Emerge ProgramThe Raba Partnership

LaborHacklaborhack.comin𝕏

LaborHack connects businesses with verified skilled tradespeople across 50+ trades, offering job posting, recruitment, project delivery, and facilities management services.

Future of WorkHR TechMarketplacesLagos, NG

Co-investorsTechstars

Lamilami.worldin𝕏Aug 2022 · $3.7M

Lami provides a digital platform that enables insurance agents in sub-Saharan Africa to access quotes, connect with customers, and manage sales.

FintechImpact & Social GoodInsurTechSaaS

Jihan(Founder & CEO)Roy(Co-Founder & CFO)Jihan Abass(Founder)

Co-investorsA15AccionAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Chui VenturesConsonance Investment ManagersP1 Ventures+6 more

Liquifyliquify.digitalin𝕏Jun 2025

Liquify provides financing solutions for African exporters by leveraging the credit profiles of multinational buyers, offering access to working capital for SMEs to scale globally.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodLondon, GB

Nadya(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)Alberta(Commercial Advisor & Co-Founder)

Co-investorsDigital AfricaTechstars54 CollectiveLaunch Africa Ventures

Lori Systemslorisystems.comin𝕏Apr 2025 · $2M

Lori Systems is a logistics company that uses technology to improve the efficiency and scale of moving goods, with a stated mission of lowering the cost of goods.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSavannah, US

Sandler Joshua(Executive Officer, Director)Liming Huang(Director)Mengqiu Wang(Director)

Co-investorsFJ LabsLocalGlobeNewtown PartnersThe Raba PartnershipTimon CapitalDelta40+4 more

MarketForcemarketforce.ioin𝕏Seed

MarketForce operates a platform connecting neighbourhood merchants across Sub-Saharan Africa with digital tools for inventory purchasing, payment collection, and access to credit and banking services.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesNairobi, KE

Mesongo Sibuti(Founder)inTesh Mbaabu(Founder)in

Co-investorsFlucas VenturesStonewater VenturesV8 Capital PartnersY CombinatorChui VenturesEchoVC Partners+16 more

MDaaS Globalmdaas.ioin𝕏Mar 2019

MDaaS builds digital health infrastructure and services for healthcare providers across Africa.

Digital HealthHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechSaaSBoston, US

Oluwasoga Oni(CEO)inGenevieve Barnard Oni(Founder)inJoe McCord(Founder)in

BoardMobolaji Adeoye(Director)

Co-investorsAruwa CapitalConsonance Investment ManagersFINCA VenturesFlying Doctors Healthcare Investment CompanyNewtown PartnersTechstars+1 more

Mecho Autotechmechoautotech.cominFeb 2022 · $2.1M

Mecho Autotech operates a mobile app and network of verified mechanics and parts suppliers that connects vehicle owners in Africa with maintenance and repair services, offering an alternative to expensive branded garages and unvetted roadside mechanics.</description> </invoke>

Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationLagos, NG

Olusegun Owoade(Founder)inAyoola Akinkunmi(Founder)Matthew Ariyo(Founder)Segun Owoade(Founder)

Co-investorsAjim CapitalGlobal BrainIngressive CapitalVentures PlatformY CombinatorCathexis Ventures+5 more

Meeting Flowmeetingflow.comin𝕏Acquired

Meetingflow is an AI meeting assistant for customer-facing teams that provides automatic note-taking, meeting summaries, a meeting-focused AI chat copilot, collaborative meeting plans, and CRM updates.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales TechSeattle, US

Co-investorsAI2 IncubatorAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorAscend Venture CapitalPioneer Square LabsThink+ Ventures Management, LlcPSL Ventures

Monomono.coin𝕏Series AAcquired

Mono provides financial data access, identity verification, and direct bank payments for businesses in Africa through an open banking platform.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLagos, NG

Abdulhamid Hassan(Founder)inPrakhar Singh(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorCapria VenturesEntrée CapitalHoaQIngressive CapitalLateral Capital+7 more

Montramontra.appin𝕏

Montra is a fintech platform providing digital financial services including digital wallet accounts, payments, credit access, investments, insurance, and commerce tools for individuals and businesses in emerging markets.

FintechMarketplacesLagos, NG

Moove Africamoove.ioin

Moove provides vehicle financing that lets drivers own cars, bikes, or lorries and start their own businesses through partner mobility platforms.

FintechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Ladi Delano(Founder)inJide Odunsi(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelerate AfricaAfricInvestClocktower VenturesDCM VenturesEndeavor CatalystFJ Labs+13 more

Mudupaymudupay.com

MuduPay offers financial tools including a mobile wallet for peer-to-peer transfers via mobile numbers with cash withdrawals at agent shops, a money transfer service for remittances to Africa, and a business management product covering inventory, payments, and workforce.

Fintech

Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)The Baobab Network

Ndovundovu.coin𝕏Feb 2022

Ndovu is a digital investment platform that gives individuals access to local and global financial markets along with tailored financial advice and diversified investment solutions.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Radhika Bhachu(Founder)Rogito Nyageri(Founder)

Co-investors4DX VenturesCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)Enza CapitalNairobi Business Angel NetworkOui CapitalSprint Vc

Nexfordnexford.eduin𝕏Sep 2022

Nexford University is an accredited online university offering competency-based bachelor's and MBA programs designed around employer-demanded skills, with lower tuition and faster, flexibly paced graduation than traditional institutions.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechImpact & Social GoodWashington, US

Co-investorsAngaza CapitalBisk VenturesDoha Tech AngelsFuture of Learning FundGlobal VenturesInternational Finance Corporation+2 more

Nexford Universitynexford.orgin𝕏Seed · Jun 2021 · $11M

Nexford University offers online MBA and Master's degree programs in finance, data analytics, digital transformation, and AI technology management, alongside bachelor's and associate degrees with AI specialization.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeCapria VenturesFuture of Learning FundGlobal VenturesIFCLearn Capital+1 more

Norebasenorebase.comin𝕏May 2022

Norebase operates a digital platform that helps founders, creators, and businesses handle the legal and compliance complexities of doing business across African markets.

FintechLegalTechSaaSBodmin, GB

Temitope Obanla(Founder)inTope O(Founder)

Co-investorsConsonance Investment ManagersHoaQLoftyInc CapitalMicrotractionVentures PlatformSahil Lavingia+3 more

Noveknovek.io

Novek designs and develops IoT hardware and software aimed at removing single-use plastic from fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chains.

Circular EconomyHardwareIoT

Co-investorsMicrotractionNairobi Business Angel NetworkSatganaTimon CapitalMusha Ventures

Obtainlyobtainly.comin

Obtainly offers payments, credit, and working capital infrastructure for distributors, vendors, and businesses, aimed at reducing financial bottlenecks in trade.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Co-investorsSoma CapitalDFS Lab

Okjaokja.co

A chocolate hazelnut spread brand that emphasizes ethical sourcing and sustainable ingredients, positioning itself as a conscientious alternative to conventional mass-market spreads with heavy palm oil content.

ConsumerFoodTech

Rui Vieira Esteves(Founder)in

Co-investorsMusha VenturesTimon Capital

Payhippopayhippo.africain

Payhippo offers fast lending to small businesses across Africa, with particular focus on Nigeria.

FintechLagos, NG

Zach Bijesse(Founder)inChioma Okotcha(Founder)inUche Nnadi(Founder)

Co-investorsCentury Oak VenturesHoaQY CombinatorAll OnEchoVC Partners

Pngmepngme.comin

Pngme provides alternative data analytics and creditworthiness assessment solutions for financial institutions in Africa and Asia.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintech

Lorraine(CEO)Rob(VP of Growth)Philip(CTO)

Co-investorsBeresford VenturesCapria VenturesConsenSys MeshLateral CapitalOctopus VenturesRaptor Group+5 more

RaliCaprallycapventures.comJul 2025 · $1.5M

Rally Cap is a founder-first, first-check venture fund investing in early-stage fintech startups, with a focus on application-layer products built on stablecoins, real-time payments, and AI-native workflows.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Hayden Simmons(Founder & General Partner)in

Co-investorsSouth QuadLaunch Africa Ventures

Ramaniramani.ioNov 2022 · $32M

Ramani provides a mobile application that enables salespeople in African supply chains to manage inventory, log customer information, and document sales activities.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSDar es Salaam, TZ

Iain Usiri(Founder)inCalvin Usiri(Founder)inWilliam Kibet Martin(Director)Kibet Martin(Founder)

BoardAndrew Vigneault(Director)in

Co-investors3cubed VenturesThe Raba PartnershipY CombinatorAesa East AfricaAgrolimen VenturesFlexcap Ventures+7 more

Reflective Learningreflectivelearning.coin

Reflective Learning provides diagnostic tools called Numerate and Lingo designed to identify and address learning gaps in mathematics and English for students, targeting the "Iceberg Problem" that prevents academic progress.

EdTech

Co-investorsInjini

Releaf Earthreleaf.africain𝕏Seed · Sep 2021 · $3M

Releaf builds climate-resilient agriculture solutions for smallholder farmers in Africa through supply chain, agronomic expertise, and hardware-software integration.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCircular EconomyClimate TechImpact & Social GoodLagos, NG

Kenna Nzewi(Founder)inUzoma Ayogu(Founder)inIkenna Nzewi(Founder)

Co-investorsDuke Capital PartnersFINCA VenturesFlori VenturesY CombinatorBreakthrough Energy VenturesMetis Capital

RxAllrxall.netin𝕏Apr 2021

RxAll uses testing technology to detect counterfeit and substandard medicines, helping healthcare companies, pharmacies, and patients access verified high-quality drugs.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtechNew Haven, US

Adebayo Alonge(Founder & CEO)inAmy Kao(Co-Founder & CMO)in

BoardDuncan Turner(Director)in

Co-investorsFounders Factory AfricaLoftyInc CapitalSOSVHAXKSK FundLaunch Africa Ventures+1 more

SENDsend.ngin𝕏Seed

SEND provides cargo shipping and logistics services for Africa through software-managed air and ocean freight, customs clearance, and supply chain financing.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLagos, NG

Kingsley Oti(Founder)inLarry Oti(Founder)in

Co-investorsVentures PlatformY CombinatorAsymmetry VenturesStartups

Shara Inc.shara.co

Shara provides collateral-free business loans to small and medium business owners in Nigeria, offering working capital to help them stock inventory and grow.

FintechLagos, NG

Grant Brooke(Founder)in

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersEnza CapitalMusha VenturesNorrsken22Scribble VenturesThe Raba Partnership+2 more

Simplifyd Systemssimplifyd.comin𝕏

Simplifyd provides a cloud platform for deploying applications built by African teams, with no upfront infrastructure setup required.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Sam Keiru(Founder)inTomi Amao(Founder)in

Co-investorsPioneerY CombinatorAtypical VenturesVenture Investment Associates

Smile Identityusesmileid.cominJul 2021

Smile ID provides AI-based identity verification using biometrics, device and network intelligence, and document verification against government databases.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsFintechSilicon Valley, US

William BaresinMark Straub(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investors500 GlobalBeta.VenturesCRE Venture CapitalIntercept VenturesLocalGlobeNimble Partners+13 more

Sotegetsote.comJan 2022 · $4MDefunct

A SaaS platform offering digital customs clearing, forwarding, and supply chain services to facilitate trade across Africa.

San Francisco, US

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalConsonance Investment ManagersK50 VenturesMaC Venture Capital

Spleetspleet.africain𝕏

Spleet is a residential marketplace that offers short-term rental accommodation and housing solutions in Africa.

MarketplacesPropTech

Daniella Ajala(CEO/ Co-founder)Michael Owolabi(CTO)in

Co-investorsAjim CapitalHoaQMaC Venture CapitalMetaPropMetaProp VenturesNOEMIS Ventures+1 more

Stearsstears.coin𝕏

Stears provides financial databases and market intelligence for institutional investors focused on African investments.

Data & InfrastructureFintech

Preston Ideh(Chief Executive Officer)inAbdul Saka-Abdulrahimin

Co-investorsCascadorHoaQMaC Venture CapitalSerena Ventures

Stitchstitch.moneyin𝕏

Stitch provides payment infrastructure enabling businesses to accept, send and manage online and in-person payments while offering consumers in South Africa financial management tools.

FintechSaaSSouth Africa, ZA

Mohamed Oueida(Founder & CEO)Kiaan Pillay(Founder)inJunaid Dadan(Founder)inNatalie Cuthbert(Founder)Nathan Naidoo(Founder)Priyen Pillay(Founder)

Co-investors500 GlobalCatalyze AdvisorsCRE Venture CapitalDigital Currency GroupExpansion CapitalGlynn Capital Management+17 more

Sudo Africasudo.africain𝕏

Sudo provides an account management platform with APIs and a dashboard for creating and managing local and international virtual bank accounts, letting users hold funds, manage cash flow, and perform domestic and cross-border transfers.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechSaaSKaduna, NG

Aminu Ibrahim Bakori(Co-Founder & CEO)inKabir Bayo Shittu(Co-Founder & COO)in

Co-investorsLoftyInc CapitalMSA NovoPICUS CAPITALVentures PlatformBerrywood CapitalGlobal Founders Capital+1 more

Supliassuplias.comin𝕏Aug 2021

Suplias is a business services platform that simplifies business operations across Africa.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesLagos, NG

Sefa Ikyaator(Founder)in

Co-investorsDFS Lab FrontierY CombinatorAsymmetric Capital PartnersAsymmetry VenturesAtacama VenturesChandaria Capital+9 more

Tapreadytapready.ioinJun 2025

TapReady provides an SDK and modular NFC reader that lets businesses accept and make contactless in-person payments across EMV cards and local payment instruments, supporting card-to-phone, phone-to-phone, and terminal-based scenarios.

Developer ToolsFintechSaaSDover, US

Gideon Mojolaoluwa(Executive Officer)

Termiitermii.comin𝕏Aug 2022 · $1.4M

Termii provides infrastructure that uses AI to ensure critical transactions—including authentication, payments, checkouts, and fraud notifications—complete successfully, serving banks, fintech companies, e-commerce platforms, and other digital services globally.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG

Emmanuel Gbolade(Founder)inAyomide Awe(Founder)inGbolade Emmanuel(Founder)Idowu Atinuke(Founder)

Co-investorsFlying Doctors Healthcare Investment CompanyGobi PartnersHoaQKairos AngelsMicrotractionStonewater Ventures+17 more

TrendUpptrendupp.com

Trendupp operates a creator marketplace that connects advertisers with African content creators and influencers across nano, micro, macro, and mega tiers to run paid brand campaigns.

AdTechCreator EconomyMarketplaces

Tripesatripesa.coin𝕏Aug 2022

Tripesa provides an online platform for travel and tour businesses to build their inventory, get online, and collect payments.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsConsonance Investment ManagersFuture

Uncoveruncoverskincare.com

Uncover is a skincare brand offering barrier-first, dermatologist-tested products that combine K-Beauty ingredients with African botanicals, formulated for melanated skin.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessNairobi, KE

Jade Oyateru(Founder)inCatherine Lee(Founder)Daniel Guinezi(Founder)Matheus Guinezi(Founder)Sneha Mehta(Founder)

Co-investorsAntlerChui VenturesEQ2 VenturesFirstCheck AfricaigniteXL VentureNairobi Business Angel Network+3 more

Veendveendhq.comin𝕏

VeendHQ provides on-demand access to credit for individuals and businesses with verifiable income in Nigeria and Africa.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSheridan, US

Olufemi Olanipekun(Founder, CEO)inEbenezer Ajayi(Co-founder, COO)in

Co-investorsTechstarsFirst Circle

Voyancevoyancehq.comin𝕏

Voyance, based in Douala, develops a no-code data infrastructure platform for data teams.

AI & Machine LearningDouala, CM

Co-investorsBeta.VenturesHoaQMAGIC FundTechstarsZedcrest Capital

Wowziwowzi.coin𝕏Dec 2021 · $3.2M

Wowzi provides an AI-powered platform for end-to-end influencer marketing campaign management, including creator discovery, audience insights, analytics, and automated contracting, payments, and compliance.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplacesNairobi, KE

Brian Mogeni(Founder)inAdele Dumont-Bergeron(Founder)Hassan Bashir(Founder)Jeff Mancy(Founder)Mike Otieno(Founder)

Co-investors4DX VenturesLoftyInc CapitalGolden Palm

Yoneda Healthtambua.health

Tambua Health makes a smartphone app that performs blood diagnostics without requiring a blood sample, providing results equivalent to a full blood panel.

HealthtechSan Francisco, US

Lewis Wanjohi(Founder)inDaniel Gathigai(Founder)Eric Kirima(Founder)

Co-investorsVentures PlatformY Combinatorfor Africas Future

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Talent City, Inc.Afrofuture DAOBig Cabal MediaBoostBuycoins AfricaCapsaCovaDropperEdenFibre LifestyleGamp TechnologiesHohm EnergyKibo SchoolKnabu DistributionLoriMedixusMiaplenouMoneymieMyawayhome (Bongalow)OctoOngairPawameRapportSavetownSilaStemcafeSureremit TokensTalksayZazu

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