Top 50 Internet Startup Investors in South Africa (October 2026)

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• Satlyt — Satlyt helps satellites run software and work together in orbit.
• Myka.Insure — Myka is a insurance sales platform that enables individuals to sell insurance policies to their family, friends, colleagues, and community while earning income . It operates as a micro-entrepreneurship program where anyone (students, gadget sellers, car dealers, parents, retirees) can start their own insurance business with zero investment,flexible hours, and free training . The company is licensed by the National Insurance Commission of Nigeria and provides instant payouts to its partners .
• LittleFish — Full stack enterprise platform that extends your infrastructure, instead of replacing it.

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• GoMetro — Fleet management simplified with GoMetro. Integrate telematics, gain real-time visibility, and optimize operations with a secure, scalable platform,
• Sendmarc — Manage your organization's DMARC, SPF, and DKIM with world-class implementation services and support. All in one easy-to-use platform.
• visionAI — Discover how AI MES software enhances factory efficiency and reduces blindspots to minimize equipment downtime and boost productivity.

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• HoneyCoin — HoneyCoin is a web3/web2 ecosystem of products built in a way that abstracts complexity and brings all the value of web3 and web2 to the forefront.
• Zeno — Zeno is a climate conscious motor company that offers eco-friendly motorcycles.
• Lori Systems — Lori Systems is revolutionizing African logistics through innovative technology solutions. We connect shippers, transporters, and drivers to create efficient, reliable, and transparent supply chains across Africa.

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• MDaaS Global — At MDaaS Global, we build and operate modern, tech-enabled diagnostic centres in clinically-underserved communities, starting in Nigeria. Our big goal is to create affordable healthcare solutions for Africa's next billion.
• Chefaa — Chefaa is a GPS-enabled pharmacy benefits platform connecting patients & pharmacies nation-wide to help patients manage all their pharmacy needs. Chefaa uses big data, data ming & machine learning
• Waspito — We are the platform that engages Africa into the conversation and action to drive affordable and accessible quality healthcare across the continent.

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• Flood — Flood is a marketplace platforms that provides merchant solution, self services and big data solution.
• Letly — Letly is developing an AI‑driven platform for the rental property market that automates tasks related to managing rental listings and tenant interactions. It aims to use intelligent agents to handle tasks such as scheduling viewings, responding to inquiries, and optimizing property management workflows. The platform is currently in a waitlistphase, signaling ongoing development and private access only.
• Cutstruct — Cutstruct is your one source for bulk construction materials purchase. Get the best prices for cement, steel, granite, sharp sand wood, and more.

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• Cauridor — Cauridor is a Financial Services company.
• WafR — WafR is a reward-based loyalty startup that allows users to earn phone recharges while shopping at retail shops.
• Nucleon Security — Nucleon Smart Endpoint, AI and Zero-trust powered EDR platform.

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• Cauridor — Cauridor is a Financial Services company.
• Herconomy (Ex AGS Tribe) — Herconomy is a platform that allows women build their finances, capacity, collaborate and access opportunities.
• Alliance Chemicals Global — Alliance Chemicals Global supplies raw materials, commodities, and specialty chemicals to manufacturers across sectors such as home and personal care, food and nutrition, plastics, polymers, construction, coatings, and industrial applications. The company supports chemical distribution, sourcing, and logistics, including local currency invoicingand dedicated transport. It focuses on compliant, sustainable supply, working with global manufacturers and African clients. Its projects include plastic chemical recycling and development of a shea butter value chain. The organization serves customers mainly across African markets.

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• Glif — Interoperable tools for the Filecoin network
• Afterparty — Afterparty is a technology company behind the new Web3 platform enabling creators to directly monetize and manage NFT collector relationships
• Shield USDT — You move millions. Bank like it. US bank accounts, business credit cards and fast overseas payments in dollars or stablecoins for international wholesalers.

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• Kuunda — Kuunda provides consulting, liquidity management, data insight tools enabling users to fulfill financial needs through a digital platform.
• Jem — We give employers the ability to send company-wide communications, deliver payslips, manage leave & give employees access to their earnings, via WhatsApp.
• Ridge — Ridge structures natural assets into regulated financial products, issued with an ISIN and accessible through existing banking infrastructure.

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• Go1 — Simplify employee training with one subscription that delivers essential learning from 250+ providers, integrated seamlessly into your HR tech stack.
• Employment Hero — Recruitment, HR, Payroll & Benefits in one place - designed for small & medium businesses to be efficient, compliant & cost-Effective. Book a demo today!
• Talespin — Talespin is building the XR platform to power knowledge transfer and skill alignment for the future of employment

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• SkinBit — SkinBit is a healthtech company that develops AI-powered skin cancer detection, digital mapping, and health monitoring solutions.
• heXem bio — heXem bio specializes in recording solutions for the early development of humans for longevity.
• Elita — Store your dog's stem cells with Elita. One-time opportunity to protect their future health and avoid costly surgeries later in life.

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• Planet42 — Having your own car has never been easier. Planet42 is a vehicle rental company offering rent-to-buy car service for private clients.
• LifeCheq — LifeCheq partners with insurers and advisory firms to deliver AI-enabled distribution, boost adviser productivity, and transform how financial advice is delivered.
• SweepSouth — Book a home cleaning online from your mobile, tablet or computer. SweepSouth connects you with a cleaner in minutes. Cleaners are experienced, reliable, efficient and insured.

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• Botlhale AI — From call centre analytics to speech APIs, we help African businesses deliver smarter, more inclusive customer experiences
• Acumen Software — Acumen Software develops configurable SaaS solutions for enterprise work management, asset management, field service, smart city engagement and AIoT solutions.
• The Cape Town Stock Exchange — The Cape Town Stock Exchange is a south Africa’s stock exchange for small- and medium-sized businesses.

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• wamly — Wamly is the recruitment software, It has given us time back to focus on transformational work.
• Cue — Cue is one customer service platform for live chat, chatbots and broadcasts across WhatsApp, Messenger, web chat, email and many other digital channels.
• Optique Optometrists — Optique Optometrists provides comprehensive eye care services, including eye tests, prescription glasses, and contact lenses. The company offers affordable eye care solutions and has multiple branches across South Africa. Customers can book appointments online and access a wide range of eyewear options. Optique Optometrists focuses on deliveringquality vision care and ensuring customer satisfaction through professional services and convenient booking options.

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• 3Commas — 3Commas develops a crypto-asset management tool for tracking investments and exchanges in a unified platform. It provides access to a unified dashboard as the central hub for trading and portfolio management execution.
• Fuel Labs — At Fuel, we are building the fastest execution layer for the modular blockchain stack.
• Optim Finance — Optim Finance provides investment tools that optimize yield on digital assets. Their financial primitives enable users to rent ADA delegation rights to power novel use cases such as SPO loans, leverage into ISOs, and initial bonds.

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• STEM Cafe — STEMCafe by RVRB is a fun out of school learning centre for kids
• Juicyway — Juicyway moves money across borders for people and businesses. Send, receive, hold, and exchange multiple currencies from one account. | NG
• Lori Systems — Lori Systems is revolutionizing African logistics through innovative technology solutions. We connect shippers, transporters, and drivers to create efficient, reliable, and transparent supply chains across Africa.

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• Ozow — Easy, fast, safe online payments and bank API solutions for merchants and consumers across South Africa. Secure instant EFT directly from bank to bank.
• Howler — Howler, is the powerful event technology platform designed at the uppermost benchmarks of service and technology to help consumers and event organisers to make moments that matter.
• The Sun Exchange — The Sun Exchange is the peer-to-peer solar leasing marketplace. We leverage financial innovation and the power of the crowd to drive sustainable energy development and make the environmental, social and economic benefits of solar accessible and affordable for all. Through the Sun Exchange online platform, anyone, anywhere in the world, can buyremotely-located solar cells and then lease them to power businesses and organisations in sunny emerging markets. Solar cell owners earn income from the electricity that’s generated, while schools, businesses, clinics and other organisations gain access to affordable clean energy, reducing electricity costs and carbon emissions.

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• Starcloud — Explore Starcloud's pioneering data centers in space, offering 90% lower electricity costs and 24/7 solar-powered efficiency. Join us today & learn more!
• Cognition — Cognition develops artificial intelligence systems for software engineering and code automation. The company operates Devin, an AI software engineer that plans, writes, tests, debugs, and deploys code through integrated development workflows. Its platform works with existing development tools and codebases to support engineering tasks acrossapplication development, maintenance, and issue resolution. Cognition also provides tools that assist teams with system design, technical workflows, and collaborative coding processes. The company focuses on AI agents that automate repetitive engineering work while supporting software teams in managing complex development tasks.
• Ramp — Join thousands of forward-thinking businesses using Ramp to control spend, save time, and automate busywork.

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• GoMetro — Fleet management simplified with GoMetro. Integrate telematics, gain real-time visibility, and optimize operations with a secure, scalable platform,

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• Spiko — Cash management for companies and individuals. Open your account in under 5 minutes, earn daily yield on your treasury and access cash anytime.
• Stream — Stream is a company that helps make payments simpler, faster, and reliable.
• Parallel Loop — Parallel Loop is a software engineering company that builds AI solutions, and custom software for startups and enterprises.

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• Rhaeos — Rhaeos, the world's first wearable shunt monitor, aims to improve the quality care for patients with hydrocephalus through a novel, thermal biosensor. Developed within Northwestern University with collaboration between Dr. John Rogers, McCormick School of Engineering, Feinberg School of Medicine and Kellogg School of Management, Rhaeosrepresents a unique multidisciplinary translational effort for an important clinical need.
• Wattnow — Wattnow's smart meters and AI show every machine's consumption live and flag waste in time to stop it. Plants cut energy costs by up to 30%.
• Octavia Carbon — Reversing Climate Change | Ending the Fossil Fuel Age | In Kenya.

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• Trade Shield — Trade Shield's aim is to increase access to trade credit facilities for those companies that most need them and will benefit the most from them.
• Breaze Delivery — Optimize your last-mile delivery in SA. Breaze offers same-day delivery, easy Shopify/WooCommerce integration, and live WhatsApp tracking for your brand.
• Iris Fresh Pty Ltd — Iris Fresh exports fresh produce from Southern Africa to international buyers.

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• Cladfy — Cladfy is a data analytics company that creates tools to assist lenders, merchants, and individuals in making informed loan, savings, and expenditure decisions.
• Karpolax — Offering innovative fruit preservation products! For the grower, the packer, and the retailer.
• Affinity — Join over 145,000 who trust the Affinity to manage their personal and business banking needs, from payments to savings, as well as loans

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• 8bit — 8Bit is localised content discovery and analytics platform dedicated to the distribution of high-quality content across their network of indie publishers.
• Ekaya.com — Ekaya exists to make renting simpler, safer and more connected - for everyone.
• intelworld — Welcome to the intelworld twitter feed. We are an IT solutions provider. We focus only on the customer experience

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• Momint — Momint is the Web3 investment platform of the future. The safest and easiest to use NFT marketplace in the world. Discover the real-world potential of NFTs.
• Rabbit — At Rabbit, we plan to change how the world shops.Retail has witnessed one revolution before with the introduction of E-Commerce that changed how customers order stuff and the second revolution is here! We are proud to be among the pioneers, a handful of global entrepreneurs that are leading and shaping the retail's second revolutionWe arefunded by amazing VCs that are helping us build the next big thingYou feel it is vague? that's intended as we are still building in stealth. but trust us, it is COOL!
• Beeline Learn — Enjoy Learning Effectively. Beta version is now LIVE!

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• GoMetro — Fleet management simplified with GoMetro. Integrate telematics, gain real-time visibility, and optimize operations with a secure, scalable platform,

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• Tripco — The Tripco team is passionate about delivering the best travel experiences, enabled by technology and industry-leading customer service. In the online accommodation-booking space, Tripco owns South Africa's leading locally owned site, LekkeSlaap.co.za, as well as TravelGround.com and Viya.co.za.
• AtlasEdge — AtlasEdge Data Centres is one of the fastest growing data centre providers in Europe. Find out more about us!
• Master Plastics — Discover innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for protecting and preserving agricultural and food products from farm to table with Master Plastics.

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• wamly — Wamly is the recruitment software, It has given us time back to focus on transformational work.
• GoMetro — Fleet management simplified with GoMetro. Integrate telematics, gain real-time visibility, and optimize operations with a secure, scalable platform,
• Spatialedge — Empowering Businesses to Make the Right Data-driven Decisions. We specialise in building and operationalising cutting-edge analytical solutions that deliver business value through a suite of decision tools.

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• BFree — BFree focuses its collection processes on sustainably leading customers out of debt by giving them back control over their finances.
• FireID — FireID is a venture builder that helps makers, with unique skills and passion, build businesses to solve meaningful problems.
• Kuunda — Kuunda provides consulting, liquidity management, data insight tools enabling users to fulfill financial needs through a digital platform.

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• Will Media — Will Media is an online community aims to raise awareness of everyday facts and inspire change for a more sustainable world.
• Contents — Create, localize and govern content at scale with an enterprise AI platform and digital agency for copy, blogs, SEO, translations, images, video and campaigns.
• Serenis Health — Serenis Health provides video-based psychotherapy, coaching, and psychological support courses. It believes that the internet is critical to increasing access to mental health care. It makes use of data and digital tools to improve the efficacy of therapies. But, unlike other platforms, it is also a medical center, which means it is responsible forcourse quality and must meet the same standards as any polyclinic.

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• Forge — Playtest, market and sell great Steam Games
• Stoke Games — Stoke Games operates as an independent gaming studio.
• Liminal Experiences — Liminal is a new UGC game for creating narrative action role-playing games with the vision of making the world a more creative place. By fusing two interconnected game modes—a joyful creation experience and socially immersive adventure gameplay—they hope to inspire creativity and storytelling.

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• Zazu — Manza is an all-in-one financial platform for African SMEs, helping businesses manage payments, automate cash flow, and access real-time financial insights from one simple dashboard.
• Fincart — Fincart is a leading shipping platform in Egypt, connecting your business with top courier services, automating operations, and helping you scale your eCommerce logistics.
• Udu Technologies — Explore GPU cloud and hardware through AGH Cloud, UduTech's flagship product, and AI advisory for teams in the United States, Africa, the Caribbean and beyond.

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• NextDroid — NextDroid - We're Doing Something Different
• Hello Patient — Healthcare AI that gets your team off the phone & in front of patients
• Alva Energy — Alva Energy is a nuclear solution based firm that aids challenges related to nuclear power offering on time delivery of nuclear megawatts.

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• CrossBoundary — CrossBoundary Energy's energy solutions help decarbonize enterprise by providing cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable power.
• Sun King — Sun King is a solar company that designs, distributes, installs, and finances solar home energy products across Africa and Asia. Sun King produces solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, providing a solution for communities that live without reliable energy access. Sun King also offers pay-as-you-go financing options, furtherallowing consumers to access energy without high up-front costs. Sun King works with their network of international distribution partners to expand the off-grid market.
• Giyani Metals — Giyani Metals Corp. is developing the next generation of battery grade manganese for EVs and energy storage. Vertically integrated from mine to market in Botswana.

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• eWise — eWise is a leading international provider of Personal Financial Management and Account Aggregation solutions. eWise Money Manager is used by many of the worlds most innovative banks including HSBC, Westpac and First Direct. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Switzerland, eWise has operations in Europe, Asia, America and Australia.
• Sunbound — Sunbound provides payments, accounts receivable and financing solutions for Senior Living Operators.
• Outmarket AI — Outmarket AI offers an AI-driven platform to transform commercial insurance operations by enhancing efficiency and productivity. The platform integrates data to provide real-time insights, automate workflows, and streamline processes such as data analysis, submission generation, and market placement. It serves brokers, managing general agents(MGAs), and wholesalers, helping them to boost sales, improve strategic performance, and accelerate growth. Leveraging natural language processing, machine learning and knowledge graphs, it helps brokers and carriers identify cross-selling potential, optimize carrier placements, and maximize profitability.

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• 8bit — 8Bit is localised content discovery and analytics platform dedicated to the distribution of high-quality content across their network of indie publishers.
• Ekaya.com — Ekaya exists to make renting simpler, safer and more connected - for everyone.
• Boost Technology — Enabling informal small businesses to thrive in Africa's emerging digital economy

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• FitKey — SENGTOTO menghadirkan login alternatif game online dengan akses mudah pilihan permainan menarik hadiah beragam tampilan nyaman dan pengalaman seru setiap hari.
• TaxTim — TaxTim helps South African taxpayers file with confidence using a simple, step-by-step experience linked to SARS eFiling.
• Ekaya.com — Ekaya exists to make renting simpler, safer and more connected - for everyone.

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• Grapevine — Grapevine makes it possible for groups to invite members, collect and distribute donations, establish a community and connect with nonprofits.
• Untapped Global — Untapped connects global investors, and foreign capital to opportunities in emerging markets. Delivering competitive returns, and measurable impact for global investors.
• Necessary Ventures — We invest in what the world needs.

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• Wealthcome — Wealthcome is a wealth management company that offers tools for tracking expenses, optimizing fees, and analyzing investment performance.
• Cori Clinical — Cori Clinical provides AI-driven software for clinical development teams. The platform manages study documents end to end with version control, permissions, and comprehensive audit trails. It tracks deadlines and regulatory requirements to maintain compliance across protocols, submissions, and site communications. Automated workflows route tasks, generate checklists, and prepare documentation for reviews. AI tools classify files and extract metadata to reduce manual effort and standardize records. Built-in access controls and logging support audit readiness and data protection. The system serves sponsors, CROs, and research sites that need consistent processes for documentation and oversight.
• Biochar Industrial Group — Biochar Industrial Group partners with agricultural processors to convert biomass waste into biochar through industrial pyrolysis. The company finances, installs, and operates biochar production systems that process agricultural residues such as palm kernel shells, cashew husks, and sawdust. It manages biochar production, carbon creditverification, carbon credit sales, and revenue sharing with its partners. Biochar Industrial Group also provides waste value assessments and partnership programs for eligible agricultural processors.

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• Ask Gogo — Ask Gogo develops data free application designed to facilitate buying, selling, renting, and job searching without using mobile data.
• DigiSquad — DigiSquad is a team of entrepreneurs in the payments industry striving to expand the reach of digital payment platforms in underserved regions.
• AKELO Group — AKELO Group provides a marketplace for embedded financial services and solutions for corporates, retailers and SME merchants.

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• 8bit — 8Bit is localised content discovery and analytics platform dedicated to the distribution of high-quality content across their network of indie publishers.
• Ekaya.com — Ekaya exists to make renting simpler, safer and more connected - for everyone.

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• O-ID — Modular Humanoids, Made in Japan
• BON Credit — BON Credit is an AI-powered credit platform that helps customers understand, manage, and improve credit intelligently.
• Charter Space — Charter is developing a collaborative platform for satellite mission logistics and program management available via web app and API that provides satellite operators with intuitive information architecture to streamline missions and reduce wasted engineering hours so they can get to the launchpad faster.Charter's platform usesdesign-focused UI/UX and automation to reduce friction through intuitive dashboarding, improved information sharing, and optimized compute and data resource efficiency. For satellite companies, ATLAS streamlines processes, automates manual tasks, and provides engineers with communications and information infrastructure to seamlessly interface both across teams and organisations. reduces wasted engineering hours and lead times, and minimizes upfront technical debt, CapEx, and long-run OpEx.In other words, Charter is building a logistics solution that will be to satellite logistics what the graphical user interface was to command-line interfaces.

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• NjiaPay — Payments-as-a-Service platform that will streamline your operations and elevate your online payments across the African continent.
• SwiftVee — SwiftVEE is a livestock trading mobile app. They support live webcast livestock auctions and silent auctions. Their platform facilitates the discovery and viewing of livestock auctions.They provide webcast advertising, online auctions, and online livestock insurance services and data products for financial institutions.
• Tanda — As a Tanda Agent, you can sell Kenya's favorite digital products, and grow your duka while you're at it

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• Yeah — Yeah is a financial technology company that offers payment processing services while building a credit profile for the banked and unbanked.
• REasy — Top up locally, pay suppliers globally, and manage international shipments with REasy. Fast, secure, and designed for African businesses expanding worldwide.
• Konnect — Konnect provides a cross borders payment solution intended to simplify complex financial flows allowing companies of any scale and size to send and receive payments in a practical, secure, and low-cost way.

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• Anda Africa — Anda is Angola’s leading mobility fintech platform, providing asset financing, ride hailing, and delivery services to empower mobility entrepreneurs. Built for emerging markets, Anda bridges the credit gap by financing productive assets such as motorcycles, tricycles, and cars, enabling drivers to own their vehicles, increase their earnings, andenter the formal economy. Through technology driven credit profiling and fully digitized payments, Anda creates financial identities for people who were previously underserved and unlocks responsible access to financial services. As an impact driven company, Anda brings together mobility, financing, and digital payments to deliver safe, affordable, and inclusive transportation while enabling a new generation of financially empowered entrepreneurs.
• Aether Bio — Aether uses its state of the art platform to rapidly engineer enzymes, enabling our customers to manufacture complex and novel products at fractional cost.
• Aethex — End to end voice agents localized for your market

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• Chari — Chari is an e-commerce and fintech app for traditional retailers in French-Speaking Africa allowing them to order any consumer goods they sell and get delivered for free in less than 24 hours. Chari is also a financial services provider for these retailers, offering them microloans
• Intmax — INTMAX has developed significant innovations in ZK implementation making it a unique Layer2 rollup network that offers low cost, security, tunable privacy, and above all, scalability.
• TIBU Health — TIBU Health is a disruptive HealthTech logistics company that provides high-quality healthcare services.

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• GoSats — Earn bitcoin rewards when you shop online at your favourite brands in India.
• Magic Potion Games — Magic Potion Games is a computer gaming company that offers an online space for social gaming.
• Aventra Defense Systems — Aventra Defense Systems operates as a defense technology start-up, that develops low-cost glide and guidance systems.

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• Syscap — Syscap is a financial technology company that offers cutting-edge solutions to financial institutions to have a better administration and management of their funding sources. It connects the leaders of financial and real estate institutions with their funders. For institutions, the company ensures the optimization of their funding source managementprocesses, but also the strengthening of the relationship with their funders. To funders, Syscap guarantees the transparency and timely monitoring of its funds for the safety and growth of its resources.
• Velocity — Velocity is a micro fulfillment dark store that delivers through digital channels.

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• Ilara Health — Ilara Health helps primary care clinics across Africa deliver better care.
• African Originals — African Originals food and beverage company that offers authentic African craft beverages using traditional reciepies.
• Downforce Technologies — Downforce measures land at scale to help businesses monitor risk, build resilience and prove progress through trusted digital soil data.

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• Klub — India's leading Revenue Based Financing platform with a vision to revolutionize growth capital. Join the Klub for fast, fair & flexible funding.
• Nuzo — Nuzo offers cheaper payments and crypto rewards and ways to save and earn with staking and bill pay options.
• African Originals — African Originals food and beverage company that offers authentic African craft beverages using traditional reciepies.