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Powering Small Shops — Turning Point of Sale Into Profit Engines
Uzapoint equips African SMEs with smart, localized digital tools and embedded financing that transform manual business processes into intelligent systems. The platform enhances accountability, streamlines operations, and unlocks growth capital for small enterprises while turning guesswork into data-driven informed decisions powered by A.I. Founded in 2020, the platform serves over 3,500 businesses, across 7 markets and has supported SMEs to unlock more than $150,000 in SME financing. Uzapoint strengthens the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by expanding access to credit and job creation, enabling SMEs to contribute effectively to economic development, with plans to scale into additional African markets and enhance platform features.
Where Health Meets Code — Digitizing Clinical Research in Africa
nuvoteQ is a South African health-tech venture transforming how clinical research is conducted through its cutting-edge Electronic Research Record (ERR) solutions. Founded in 2015, the company’s flagship platforms - Nukleus , Safetybase , and Kronus - streamline research data management, enhance patient safety, and optimize clinical trial workflows. By eliminating the inefficiencies of paper-based processes, nuvoteQ enables faster, more reliable, and more transparent research outcomes. Trusted by over 400 research centres and managing more than 1.5 million patient records globally, nuvoteQ is not only driving the digital transformation of healthcare but also helping to attract global clinical research investment to Africa. This growing digital infrastructure is unlocking new opportunities for medical innovation on the continent—accelerating the development of life-saving treatments and ensuring that the patients who need them most gain access sooner. With plans to expand into new markets, forge strategic partnerships, and continue advancing healthcare technology, nuvoteQ is redefining what’s possible where health meets code.
From Farm to Market — Streamlining Food Supply Chains Across East Africa
Kilimo Fresh is an agritech platform that connects smallholder farmers to B2B buyers and retailers through digital logistics solutions. By improving supply chain efficiency, the company reduces post-harvest losses by 40%, ensures fair pricing, and provides consistent access to quality produce. Kilimo Fresh currently serves 2,500+ retailers and impacts 2,200+ farmers across Tanzania. With 45 employees, Kilimo Fresh is on a mission to strengthen food systems, empower farmers, and expand operations to Dodoma and Zanzibar, while scaling cold-chain logistics and digital tools to enhance agricultural efficiency nationwide.
Feeding Fish, Fueling Futures — Turning Waste into Protein Gold.
NovFeed is a biotech startup that transforms agricultural waste into sustainable, affordable fish feed and biofertilizers. Its products reduce feed costs by up to 40% and increase yields by 45%, making aquaculture and farming more productive and climate-smart in Tanzania. Serving over 1,300 farmers through a network of Local Service Providers, NovFeed advances food security and rural economic empowerment. The company plans to scale production, expand into Kenya and Uganda, and grow its network to 600 service providers by 2027.
Smart Supply, Seamless Kitchens — Powering Egyptian Food Service Economy.
Suplyd is building the digital backbone for restaurant supply chains, streamlining backend operations for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform offers transparent pricing, financing solutions, and access to reliable fulfillment, helping restaurants save costs and operate more efficiently. Suplyd strengthens local food ecosystems by reducing inefficiencies and supporting SME growth, with plans to expand into marketing tools, cash management solutions, and broader supplier infrastructure.
Fueling Dreams — Expanding Access to Finance for Underserved Communities
Fortune Credit Limited is a Kenyan microfinance institution empowering underserved communities, including farmers, traders, and women entrepreneurs. Founded in 2014, the company combines digital financial services with community outreach to deliver collateral-free loans, insurance, and tech-enabled support. With 106 employees and over 30,000 active clients, Fortune Credit drives financial inclusion, supports green energy adoption, and strengthens livelihoods. The company is on a mission to reach 1,000,000 clients, expand its digital lending platforms, and scale insurance coverage across Kenya to enhance economic resilience.
Health without a step - Revolutionizing healthcare in Africa.
Waspito is a social healthcare network designed to be a one-stop platform for all healthcare needs. It offers discussion forums, online consultations, lab requests, and more, making quality healthcare services more accessible and integrated for patients. Founded in 2020, the platform serves 850,000 users and 100,000 paying clients, offering remote consultations, lab tests, and preventive care. Waspito improves healthcare affordability and access, reduces hospital wait times, and combats health misinformation, with plans to expand across Africa and integrate AI-driven diagnostic and engagement tools.
Inclusive Textiles — Stitching Economic Empowerment for Young Women
Rwandan garment and textile manufacturing company founded to empower women and youth through industrial textile training and job creation. The factory has introduced large scale garment production with a capacity of over 10,000 pieces per day, and is pioneering apparel that is 100% made in Rwanda. By developing the entire value chain – from raw cotton and fabric production to garment manufacturing and distribution – DIKAM is building a sustainable Rwanda textile industry.
Feeding the Future — Nutritious Baby Food Made in Africa, for Africa
Le Lionceau is a Senegalese social enterprise driving food systems transformation by turning Africa’s forgotten and lost crops into nutritious, locally made baby food. Founded in 2019, the company preserves Africa’s culinary heritage while working with smallholder farmers to reduce post-harvest losses and create economic opportunities for women across the food value chain. By producing and distributing high-quality infant foods, Le Lionceau improves nutrition and access to healthy diets through supermarkets, online platforms, and community-based rural networks. As it scales up industrial production and strengthens partnerships with governments through health centers and school meal programs, Le Lionceau is building one of West Africa’s largest baby food hubs, with a pan-African vision to transform how the continent nourishes its children while building the health and resilience of future generations.
Your Journey, Digitized — Making Transport Seamless Across Africa.
BuuPass is a Kenya-based digital mobility company providing integrated ticketing and payment solutions for long-distance transport across Africa. With 52 staff across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa & Nigeria, BuuPass supports over 120 bus operators and sells 10,000 train tickets daily—powering 90% of Kenya’s government trains. The platform aggregates 400+ airlines and integrates with 20+ banks and telcos, including VodaPay, MTN, and M-Pesa. It also powers corporate travel for partners like Old Mutual Bank. By digitizing intercity transport, BuuPass is improving access to reliable, affordable travel and driving digital transformation across the continent.