Innovative African Startups shaping the World
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WATT aims to design, build, own, and operate renewable energy projects through solar, wind, and biomass.
A customer engagement platform that helps businesses personalize interactions with their customers through data-driven insights, aiming to enhance customer loyalty and retention.
An e-commerce platform that leverages social commerce to connect fashion brands with consumers. MAKA allows users to shop and share fashion content, enhancing the online shopping experience.
A healthtech startup that offers digital health solutions, including telemedicine and health financing, to improve access to healthcare services in underserved communities.
A fintech company that provides small and medium-sized businesses in emerging markets with access to credit. Lidya uses proprietary credit scoring algorithms to assess risk and disburse loans quickly.
An edtech platform offering alternative education paths for Africans. AltSchool provides training in various fields, including technology and business, aiming to equip learners with in-demand skills.
Founded in 2014 by Aisha Pandor and Alen Ribic, SweepSouth is a South African on-demand platform for domestic cleaning services. It connects clients with vetted cleaners, offering a convenient booking system.
A Nigerian startup that connects restaurants and food businesses directly with suppliers, streamlining the procurement process and reducing costs through its digital platform.
An edtech platform that helps African students discover and apply to higher education institutions globally. Craydel offers resources for career guidance and application assistance.
A South African agritech company that uses aerial imagery and machine learning to provide farmers with insights into crop health, pest infestations, and yield predictions, enhancing decision-making.
A Nigerian B2B e-commerce marketplace founded by Deepankar Rustagi, OmniRetail digitizes FMCG supply chains by connecting manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. Its platforms—Mplify, Omnibiz, and OmniPay—facilitate efficient resource allocation and credit provision to small retailers.
A fintech platform that provides financial services infrastructure, enabling cooperatives and microfinance institutions to offer digital financial products to their members.
