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Why we invested: Fitted, enabling tailors to bring customized garments through online commerce
Wairimu Gitahi & Precious Manyara Custom clothing is common in many countries in Africa and Asia. But as any fashionista will tell you, finding a good tailor is a golden ticket. Thanks to Fitted, many tailors in Africa are poised to dramatically improve...
Why We Invested: Wowzi creates better work opportunities for content creatorsÂ
Mercy Mang'eni & Wairimu Gitahi Social media has transformed the world of marketing, as influencers and content creators have become a mainstream way for brands to advertise. Nevertheless, the process of managing content creators is difficult and...
Why we invested: Jumia, creating jobs to power last-mile e-commerce in Uganda
By Enock Wangila & Wairimu Gitahi Digital technologies are already reshaping work and creating new job prospects in Africa thanks largely to smartphone and mobile broadband penetration, which grew twentyfold between 2010 and 2020. These trends have fueled...
Why we invested: Jemla is empowering small-scale retailers to build profitable and resilient businesses
by Jacob Winiecki and Carmen Merab Although small scale retailers are at the heart of the African economy, few have access to resources or markets. Jemla is giving retailers the opportunity to improve margins and decrease effort by providing them with the fast-moving...