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An AI-powered co-pilot to bridge a mom’s productivity and well-being needs.
APAC
India
other
Angel Investment
HR platform and community app to address systemic barriers in the creative industries.
EU and UK
United Kingdom
HR-tech
FFF
We enable cross-country shopping with delivery in Central America, even for those without internet or bank accounts.
NORAM
United States
marketplace
Pre-seed
Social platform connecting the global art market
EU and UK
France
marketplace
Angel Investment
Real-time yield mapping platform that works on every combine harvester and presents comprehensive data.
EU and UK
Latvia
agrotech
Seed
Online service for finding jobs as a nanny, caregiver, or assistant without intermediaries.
CIS
Kazakhstan
health-tech
Pre-seed
Personalized tools and mentorship to streamline university preparation.
CIS
Kazakhstan
edtech
FFF
AI-powered Mental Health Assistant, designed to be best friend, available 24/7 to support people.
LATAM
Brazil
health-tech
Seed
Community-first co-living platform for women.
EU and UK
Portugal
proptech
FFF
Innovative industrial-scale mosquito trap that reduces mosquito populations by up to 93%.
NORAM
United States
ecotech
Seed
Innovative event management platform that revolutionizes in-person events through a web and mobile application.
EU and UK
Portugal
other
FFF
App that simplifies property valuation, empowering users to quickly and objectively determine both sale and rental prices.
LATAM
Argentina
proptech
FFF
An HRTech company that offers corporate portal solutions (intranet and extranet) as ready-made products, deployable within 7 days.
LATAM
Brazil
HR-tech
Pre-seed
Mobile app that supports independence for people with early to mid-stage dementia or cognitive impairment.
APAC
New Zealand
health-tech
Seed
All-in-one AI-powered B2B SaaS platform designed to empower interior design and build businesses.
APAC
India
proptech
FFF
Computer-vision based technology that detects the micro-emotions through the analysis of human facial behavior.
CIS
Armenia
deeptech
Seed
Family CRM to scaffold logistics for multigenerational caregivers.
NORAM
United States
health-tech
Angel Investment
50+ large businesses use KESK’s Greentech platform to drive net-zero carbon emissions.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Iraq
renewable-energy
Pre-seed
Helppy connects service providers with clients, offering management tools and geolocation features to streamline these connections.
LATAM
Brazil
other
FFF
Nationwide payment solutions company in Brazil, specializing in a blooming R$150 billion market.
LATAM
Brazil
fintech
FFF
AI-powered Mixed Reality platform enhancing healthcare training with realistic, scalable simulations.
LATAM
Brazil
vr
Angel Investment
EdTech and career development startup dedicated to empowering individuals through practical, hands-on training in high-demand career fields.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
edtech
Pre-seed
Ingredient company with an exclusive library of bioactives uncharted by any other company globally.
LATAM
Argentina
foodtech
Pre-seed
Discreet and secure platform offering expert support for women's health concerns, including sexual wellness and relationship issues.
APAC
Thailand
health-tech
FFF
We specialize in developing and sourcing tech talent from Africa, meeting a rising global demand.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
edtech
Seed
Mobile-based financial platform empowering rural farmers with access to savings, loans, and insurance.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Kenya
agrotech
Seed
Preventing blindness with Artificial Intelligence.
LATAM
Mexico
health-tech
Seed
Empowering clinics and individuals with advanced AI tools for skin analysis, treatment recommendations, and progress tracking.
NORAM
United States
health-tech
Seed
AI-Driven Family Book Platform.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Israel
digital media
FFF
Revolutionising food and beverage supply chain.
APAC
Indonesia
other
Pre-seed
Innovative platform connecting fish farmers to a worldwide market, providing data-driven insights, and promoting sustainable practices.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
agrotech
Pre-seed
Bridging the data gap in Africa through analytics and intelligent solutions.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Ghana
other
FFF
AI-driven EdTech platform for kids aged 8-12 where they learn real coding faster by creating and sharing their own games.
EU and UK
Romania
edtech
Pre-seed
High-accuracy software for monitoring & reducing emissions and climate risks.
EU and UK
Poland
deeptech
Pre-seed
Gamified tech education and recruitment portal for tech talent in emerging markets.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
edtech
Pre-seed
AI-powered anonymous multilingual mental health platform in Africa
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
health-tech
Pre-seed
Innovative zero-waste t-shirt production process that increases material utilization to 97%, boosts productivity, and reduces carbon emissions.
LATAM
Brazil
ecotech
Angel Investment
AI-powered wristwatch paired with a mobile app designed to support proactive health management and emergency response.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
health-tech
Pre-seed
Operating system and financial infrastructure for the 28M commercial logistics fleets in Africa.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
other
Pre-seed
Hale is an online-first clinic for gynecological pain conditions, guiding patients to a diagnosis 30x faster than with traditional care.
EU and UK
Italy
health-tech
Seed
Empowering smallholders in Africa through financial stability.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Kenya
agrotech
Seed
SaaS that allows companies to prevent, identify and resolve difficult compliance and HR issues.
LATAM
Brazil
HR-tech
Seed
AI-guided support system for moms and moms-to-be
CIS
Kyrgyzstan
health-tech
Pre-seed
Document processing platform focused on data extraction, structuring, and fraud detection using AI.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Kenya
fintech
Pre-seed
Solution for digitizing indigenous languages to build memory and spread endangered languages.
APAC
French Polynesia
edtech
Seed
AI-powered CRM co-pilot that simplifies customer management and boosts sales productivity with insights and automation.
LATAM
Brazil
other
FFF
AI-powered business deal evaluation tool for decision-makers.
EU and UK
Latvia
deeptech
Pre-seed
Building a sustainable electric vehicle charging network across Namibia.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Namibia
transportation
Pre-seed
Empowering healthcare providers with AI-driven emergency response and medical supply chain solutions through WhatsApp integration.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
health-tech
Pre-seed
Eco.InPact addresses high costs and complexity in ESG implementation.
LATAM
Brazil
other
Pre-seed
AI-based personalized educational technology for single mothers.
LATAM
Colombia
edtech
FFF
Customized drone solutions for environmental monitoring, disaster management, and ecosystem conservation.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Cameroon
ecotech
Seed
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App for good deeds that makes asking for help and giving help easier.
EU and UK
Finland
social-network
Pre-seed
AI-powered luxury search engine connecting luxury brands with wealthy consumers
EU and UK
United Kingdom
travel-tech
FFF
Ride-hailing mobility app focused on providing a mobility solution with a gender perspective and granting a safe and trustworthy trip experience.
LATAM
Chile
transportation
Pre-seed
WooHoo® is an AI-enabled digital voice assistant that takes care of guest’s requests with quick, accurate, and custom responses.
APAC
Singapore
travel-tech
Pre-seed
Sports choreography tools: a digital platform combining multiple functions to support coaches and athletes during practice.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Egypt
other
FFF
Ethical research platform focused on understanding and reaching marginalized populations, especially women and girls in crisis zones.
EU and UK
United Kingdom
other
FFF
AI SaaS that transforms medical data into AI algorithms without code.
LATAM
Colombia
health-tech
Seed
AI-driven platform to revolutionize medical training through short, hands-on simulations.
EU and UK
Switzerland
health-tech
Angel Investment
Nature-based solutions for the construction industry.
LATAM
Chile
ecotech
Seed
40-gram device that helps blind dogs have more autonomy and quality of life.
LATAM
Brazil
health-tech
Pre-seed
Telerehabilitation platform for joint disease rehabilitation and prevention.
CIS
Kazakhstan
med-tech
Seed
We help busy parents ensure their child eats their greens with no pushback.
NORAM
United States
health-tech
Pre-seed
Digital care assistant leveraging AI to manage chronic conditions and enable coordinated geriatric care at home.
APAC
India
health-tech
Pre-seed
AI-driven pocket nutritionist and kitchen assistant.
EU and UK
United Kingdom
health-tech
Seed
EduAI automates grading, offers personalized insights, and tailors learning paths, enhancing teaching efficiency.
APAC
Pakistan
edtech
Seed
AI-powered social media based on science.
CIS
Kazakhstan
social-network
Pre-seed
FluentIT helps IT specialists build English vocabulary to prepare for behavioral interviews for global tech companies.
CIS
Kyrgyzstan
edtech
Angel Investment
Sense-IT revolutionises parenting with AI-driven, expert-backed support.
NORAM
Jersey
health-tech
Seed
Enhancing access to quality mental health care and continuous care monitoring through innovative technology.
NORAM
United States
health-tech
Pre-seed
Tech-based scooter and bicycle riding platform for Egyptian women.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Egypt
transportation
Pre-seed
The all-in-one pregnancy and postpartum app for families of color.
NORAM
United States
health-tech
Seed
Empowering entrepreneurs with seamless legal solutions
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
other
Pre-seed
Comprehensive database sales intelligence software for Africa.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
other
FFF
All-in-one healthcare services aggregator.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Cameroon
health-tech
Pre-seed
AI-powered teaching and learning platform that is doubling literacy and numeracy outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Kenya
edtech
Angel Investment
Developing the know-how to produce natural raw materials for F&B and pharmaceutical industries
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Egypt
foodtech
Pre-seed
Personalised digital solution to improve women’s mental health.
EU and UK
Spain
health-tech
FFF
The inclusive cycle tracker built specifically for Egyptian women with the aim to remove all barriers in accessing digital health.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Egypt
health-tech
Pre-seed
Safe virtual platform where users can connect, share with no judgment, and heal through the power of community.
NORAM
United States
health-tech
FFF
Anonymous social community for women, offering support through life transitions, with access to information and healthcare products.
APAC
Bangladesh
social-network
Pre-seed
App designed to help diverse muslims find reliable answers about Islam using an Islamic Al ChatBot App.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Saudi Arabia
edtech
Pre-seed
Easiest means to buy and supply farm products.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
agrotech
Pre-seed
Inclusive finance AI: savings for low-income individuals through data-driven AI models.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
fintech
Pre-seed
Wearable device and web app that enhance knee rehab adherence.
NORAM
Canada
health-tech
Pre-seed
Educational platform and app designed to teach children essential financial literacy skills.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
edtech
Pre-seed
Middleman simplifies payments for African e-commerce businesses importing from China.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
fintech
FFF
B2B Marketplace that helps retailers source from distributors seamlessly, so everyone gets to sell better
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
e-commerce
FFF
Mid-scale solar farms to massify clean energy projects in LATAM.
LATAM
Colombia
renewable-energy
Seed
Making investing easy, accessible and cheap for every African.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Uganda
fintech
Angel Investment
AI-driven app that helps women manage hormonal health with ease.
NORAM
United States
foodtech
Pre-seed
Digital therapeutics IoT platform for sleep and brain health.
LATAM
Brazil
med-tech
Angel Investment
AI workforce and operations software for clinical trial teams.
NORAM
United States
health-tech
Pre-seed
Flake is an open-source data management platform for non-technical users enhancing NGO tech capabilities.
APAC
India
other
Pre-seed
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Platform enhancing heart intelligence through heart coherence science for better decisions and a healthier, happier life.
LATAM
Brazil
health-tech
FFF
We simplify and boost Business Innovation with AI consultive tools.
LATAM
Brazil
deeptech
Pre-seed
Balad is building a cross-border and multi-currency payment infrastructure for North Africa and the Middle East.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Egypt
fintech
Pre-seed
AI-powered seamless voice and USSD technology for financial inclusion.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
fintech
FFF
Personal safety app designed to turn loved ones into private security team.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Egypt
social-network
Pre-seed
Full-stack app generator for developers.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Morocco
other
FFF
Playful learning for every child, everywhere. Building tools for tomorrow’s innovators.
NORAM
United States
edtech
Pre-seed
Propel helps NGOs leverage past experiences to make smarter, faster decisions.
EU and UK
Netherlands
other
Seed
Filterless, compact, quiet air pollution capture technology cleaning air outside
NORAM
United States
ecotech
Angel Investment
Asima Health is developing a multi-cancer blood test to reduce the human and financial burden of cancer testing.
NORAM
Canada
med-tech
Pre-seed
AI-enhanced college guidance platform for underserved students.
NORAM
United States
edtech
Pre-seed
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We’re building AI that speaks and understands African languages.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
deeptech
Pre-seed
Flexible talent platform with vetting. For women.
APAC
Singapore
HR-tech
Seed
All-in-one home operating platform for busy families.
NORAM
United States
other
Pre-seed
Fintech platform empowering women through inclusive financial services.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
fintech
Seed
Digital assistant for finding blood donors.
CIS
Uzbekistan
med-tech
Angel Investment
Smart artificial vision device for safe and independent mobility for persons with visual impairments.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Zimbabwe
health-tech
FFF
Nigeria’s sustainable preowned marketplace.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
marketplace
FFF
AI-enabled B2B SaaS that helps to attract and manage leads and clients
LATAM
Brazil
other
Pre-seed
Community-driven digital marketplace designed for African buyers and sellers.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
e-commerce
Pre-seed
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Empowering healthcare providers, individuals, and companies to prevent potential health issues.
LATAM
Brazil
health-tech
Pre-seed
All-in-one AI-powered college counseling platform for international students.
NORAM
United States
edtech
FFF
Gamified search engine planting food trees. Solving the dual issues of food insecurity and desertification.
MENA (Middle East + Africa)
Nigeria
agrotech
Angel Investment