Funded Startups & Projects

Floatpays is a company that partners with employers to offer their employees earned-wage access, a market-leading savings wallet and money management tools to help them better manage and enjoy their income.

The company offers a solution that allows integration with multiple payroll partners to allow access to finance simply and quickly at a low cost. It can be operated off a smartphone or USSD and has integrated a fully transactional wallet.

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Hair Town is a leading South African online retailer specialising in high-quality wigs, bundles, and hair extensions, especially Brazilian, Peruvian, and Vietnamese hair. Their wide range includes beginner-friendly and premium collections, lace frontals & closures, ponytails, and stylish wigs by cap type. They complement their product offerings with after-care essentials, accessories, and tools. With over 7,500 customer reviews, loyalty rewards, flexible payment options (“Buy Now, Pay Later”), and frequent sales and collections, Hair Town focuses on quality, style, and a seamless customer

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I-G3N is a lithium battery manufacturer – leading in the South African market. I-G3N is an innovative company that focuses on clean energy solutions. It provides high-quality energy storage units, which can be used in homes, offices, and electric cars. It also strives to provide affordable, sustainable, and renewable energy solutions to African homes and businesses. I-G3N is a dynamic group of individuals that are dedicated to developing clean-energy solutions for South Africa, Africa, and the world. 

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Hyrax Biosciences is an award-winning genetic software company that takes the complexity out of sequence data analysis for companies around the world. Its automated platform, Exatype, a leading bioinformatics software platform, combines scalable tech and unique algorithms to deliver detailed and accurate genotype reports, without the need for human intervention or the threat of human error.

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