Our develoPPP Ventures Portfolio

Our start-ups are committed to generating positive social and environmental impact through their innovative business models. Below, you will find a list of our develoPPP Ventures portfolio companies, organized by commitment date. Our active portfolio is highlighted in blue, while former portfolio companies are highlighted in grey.

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Goal 3

Rwanda, Health

Goal 3

Goal 3 provides IMPALA, a ward-based patient monitoring and decision-support system - multiparameter monitors, local server, and tablet app - built for offline use and integration with national systems to standardize early detection and response in neonatal, pediatric, and maternity care.

Starting date: 07 January 2026

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Tanlake Samaki

Tanzania, Agriculture & Food

Tanlake Samaki

Tanlake Samaki farms native Tanganyika Tilapia in Lake Tanganyika, supplying plate-sized fish to markets and improved fingerlings to local fishers, reducing pressure on wild stocks, protecting the lake’s ecosystem, and improving livelihoods of the local population.

Starting date: 03 December 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Silverleaf Academy

Tanzania, Education

Silverleaf Academy

Silverleaf operates affordable, tech-enabled primary schools and a Talent Academy. The blended training program of the Talent Academy combines in-person instruction with digital lessons and AI-powered pedagogy, transforming education and fostering a new generation of highly skilled, future-ready teachers.

Starting date: 28 November 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Omiflo

Kenya, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Omiflo

Omiflo uses plant-based biotechnology to treat wastewater in decentralized, energy- and chemical-free systems for urban developments and institutions, reducing water pollution, meeting freshwater demand, and enhancing overall water security.

Starting date: 26 November 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Grounded

Kenya, Others

Grounded

Grounded creates biodegradable cleaning and personal care products from locally farmed ingredients, combining retail, e-commerce, and white-label partnerships to promote sustainable living and reduce chemical pollution.

Starting date: 21 November 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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MySafari

Tanzania, Transport & Logistics

MySafari

MySafari digitizes intercity transport in Tanzania with a platform for ticketing, logistics, and fleet tracking, improving safety, efficiency, and financial inclusion for operators, agents, and passengers.

Starting date: 21 August 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Uruhimbi Kageyo

Rwanda, Agriculture & Food

Uruhimbi Kageyo

Uruhimbi Kageyo LTD delivers hydroponic animal feed and system installations that boost livestock productivity in Rwanda. By combining sustainable technology with farmer training, UKC helps smallholders reduce costs and improve yields year-round.

Starting date: 14 August 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Black Swan

Tanzania, Finance

Black Swan

Black Swan leverages AI-powered credit scoring and alternative data to unlock inclusive finance for Tanzania’s informal economy, driving Open Banking innovation, enabling micro-entrepreneurs to access formal financial services.

Starting date: 14 August 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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VunaPay

Kenya, Finance

VunaPay

VunaPay enables instant digital payments for smallholder farmers in Kenya by digitizing cooperative operations. Thereby it improves income stability, reduces reliance on informal lending, and promotes rural financial inclusion.

Starting date: 13 August 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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eFiche

Rwanda, Health

eFiche

eFiche digitizes primary healthcare in underserved regions through a cloud-based EMR platform with AI decision support, improving clinical efficiency and patient outcomes across East Africa’s rural health systems.

Starting date: 13 August 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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TanzMed

Tanzania, Health

TanzMed

TanzMED offers a multilingual, AI-powered digital health platform integrating telemedicine, ePharmacy, and mental health tools to improve access to affordable healthcare for underserved communities in Tanzania.

Starting date: 06 August 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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TenX Nutrition

Kenya, Agriculture & Food

TenX Nutrition

TenX Nutrition combats malnutrition in Kenya by producing fortified mandazis using local ingredients, distributing through schools and informal retailers, and creating jobs for women in low-income communities.

Starting date: 01 August 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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1000 Hills

Rwanda, Agriculture & Food, Clean Technology & Energy

1000 Hills

1000 Hills Products processes organic fruits and specialty coffee using solar-powered, low-emission technology to produce premium exports for European markets, enhancing farmer incomes and reducing post-harvest losses through climate-smart production.

Starting date: 30 July 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Neurotech

Tanzania, Others

Neurotech

Neurotech digitizes informal commerce in Tanzania through AI-powered WhatsApp tools that enable small merchants to manage sales, payments, and inventory in local languages, driving financial inclusion and business growth.

Starting date: 30 July 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Jahazii

Kenya, Finance

Jahazii

Jahazii provides salary advances for formal workers in Kenya to pay for unexpected expenses such as accidents or illnesses. This improves workers well-being and improves their resilience to shocks at much lower costs than alternative short-term financing options and without creating a social stigma.

Starting date: 29 July 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Sevi Innovation

Kenya, Finance

Sevi Innovation

Sevi offers inventory financing to micro-retailers in Kenya that can build up a formal credit history and order in bulk from their suppliers enabling them to grow their revenues and save costs.

Starting date: 28 July 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Kosmotive

Rwanda, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Kosmotive

Kosmotive produces affordable, reusable menstrual pads and delivers menstrual health education, empowering women and girls in Rwanda while reducing single-use waste and promoting gender equality.

Starting date: 28 July 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Niajiri

Tanzania, Human Ressources

Niajiri

Niajiri connects youth and MSMEs in Tanzania through a digital recruitment platform with gamified upskilling, career coaching, and an AI-powered applicant tracking system, promoting inclusive workforce development.

Starting date: 25 July 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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EXUUS

Rwanda, Insurance, Finance

EXUUS

EXUUS digitizes informal savings groups through its SAVE platform, offering micro-savings, loans, and insurance to underserved communities, especially women and rural populations, and bridging the gap to formal financial services.

Starting date: 22 July 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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Kiazi Mfalme

Kenya, Agriculture & Food

Kiazi Mfalme

Kiazi Mfalme boosts smallholder productivity in Kenya’s potato sector through an outgrower model with guaranteed off-take, cold storage, and agronomic support, reducing post-harvest losses and increasing farmer incomes.

Starting date: 11 July 2025

Commitment: EUR 100,000

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