Funded Startups & Projects

Tyme Group is a multi-country digital banking group, focused on bridging the digital divide in emerging markets by integrating (through partnerships) into physical retail ecosystems. Tyme Group builds and commercializes digital banks for the mass market to serve the under-served and under-banked populations.

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WomVest's mandate is to provide short-term working capital finance to women-led small-and-medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”), majority women-employed SMEs or where there is a clear opportunity to benefit women either through enhanced diversity and inclusion or as direct consumers of products and services.

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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NjiaPay is the Payments-as-a-Service provider that simplifies payments for Africa. With one integration, merchants exposed to Africa get a fully managed solution, not just access to an Acquiring Bank or PSPs, but a complete Payments Management Platform. A platform that actively optimizes payments, increases revenue, and reduces complexity, while taking the operational burden off merchants. We manage performance, resolve issues, and drive end-to-end results like an in-house payments expert.

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