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According to its co-founder, Ruddy Mukwamu, MaxiCash was inspired by the Apple ecosystem.
MaxiCash, a fintech solution developed by a Congolese startup, is enabling Africans in the diaspora to make payments, transfer money internationally, and pay for various goods and services. The startup, launched in 2016 by Ruddy Mukwamu, is based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Johannesburg, South Africa.
“We combined our experience in tech and digital to help communities use technology to foster financial inclusion,” Mukwamu said.
The MaxiCash mobile application, available on iOS and Android, allows users to create an account and access various fintech services. Users can send money internationally, make payments, and shop online in partnership with MaxiCash. The application includes a digital wallet, which can be topped up using various digital payment methods, including bank cards.
MaxiCash also offers Visa bank cards for online payments and receiving international payments. The start-up provides a payment gateway for businesses, enabling those involved in online commerce to integrate MaxiCash’s payment solution to facilitate their financial transactions. According to the Play Store, the application has been downloaded more than 10,000 times.
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The e-health solution was established by a former banker, who ventured into entrepreneurship driven by her desire to transform telemedicine in Central Africa.
AfriWell Health, a Congolese healthtech startup, offers a platform for patients to connect with healthcare professionals for treatment. Founded in 2022 by Joelle Itoua Owona and based in Pointe-Noire, the startup secured an undisclosed funding from Google for Startups in March 2023 to bolster its growth.
The company’s solution, an Android-exclusive mobile application, allows users to register with their personal details and access a variety of healthtech services, including online appointments with general practitioners and specialists.
Since AfriWell Health has doctors worldwide, consultations are mainly carried out online. Owona’s goal with her healthtech solution is to address the doctor shortage in Africa, particularly in Congo. The platform maintains a digital medical record for each patient, providing doctors with a comprehensive view of their medical history.
The startup also facilitates healthcare provision for the Congolese diaspora to their relatives back home. Additionally, AfriWell Health provides a weekly updated list of on-duty pharmacies in Pointe-Noire, streamlining the medicine purchasing process for patients.
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The solution was developed to help people get the best prices in online shops.
ComparoShop, a digital solution developed by a startup based in Douala, Cameroon, allows users to compare prices of a wide array of items online before making purchases from online stores. The startup, founded by Didier Tagne in 2022, employs artificial intelligence to enhance search results.
The platform, which does not offer a mobile application, can be accessed via a browser. Users are not required to create an account to access the platform’s information. By entering the product name in the search bar, users can view various suggestions. Based on their geographical location, they can find online stores selling the desired item, its prices, and customer reviews of the respective store. This enables users to compare prices, analyze reviews, and make informed decisions.
Purchases are made through the online stores linked to ComparoShop. Users select their preferred offer on ComparoShop and are redirected to an external site to complete the purchase by clicking on the “See offer” button. If the online store only has a social media page instead of a website, ComparoShop notifies the store to contact the user for delivery. Currently, the startup operates only in Cameroon and Algeria.
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Available in several countries on the continent, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Côte d'Ivoire, Seychelles, Kenya, Nigeria, and Benin, the startup wants to conquer the continent with its solutions and educational kit.
Congolese startup Labes Key has developed Schoolap, a digital solution that allows school administrators to centralize their management, students, and teachers to access textbooks and educational materials online, and parents to stay informed about their children’s progress.
Founded in 2017 by Pascal Kanik and Guy-José Leta, the Dubai-based startup raised $500,000 in 2019 to accelerate its growth.
The solution, accessible via an Android-only mobile app, requires users to fill out an account creation form to access the platform’s content. Depending on the learner’s level of study, they can access online courses available in video and text formats, designed for primary and secondary school students and teachers.
Schoolap also offers sign language content for deaf-mute learners and cartoons for younger learners. Notably, the content can be accessed offline. The startup provides a comprehensive kit to enable users to access educational content anywhere, anytime.
According to Schoolap’s data, over 23,361 pieces of educational content are available on their web and mobile platforms, which have recorded over 7,612,109 visits since their launch. The mobile application has been downloaded over a thousand times on the Play Store. In April 2019, Schoolap won the prize for the best online education platform at Seedstars, a competition focused on emerging market startups.
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After a trip to Guinea, a tech entrepreneur and his friend set up a digital solution to help Africans in the diaspora send gifts to loved ones on the continent. Hence Senditoo was born.
Senditoo is a digital solution that allows users - in this case, Africans in the diaspora - to send money and airtime to about 117 countries around the world, 36 of these countries are in Africa. It was founded in 2016 by Ibrahima Soumano and Takwana Tyaranini as Ozaremit. To develop its technology and accelerate its growth, among other things, it has already raised $10.7 million.
"The idea first came from a personal experience. It started with my trip to Guinea. I'd been there several times before, but this time was special because I was visiting our village with my father. In our tradition, it's customary to bring gifts to your brothers and sisters when you visit the village, especially when you come from the capital, Conakry," says Soumano.
He continues: "So we decided to buy 2 million Guinean francs in mobile phone top-ups, which I distributed to all our family and neighbours. I felt the impact that a small gift of a few minutes of communication could have on these people. I was deeply touched and said to myself that there must be millions of people living abroad who would like to make such gestures to their loved ones."
The solution comes as a mobile application available on iOS and Android. Once downloaded, users create an account to access the various services offered by the start-up. To facilitate the sending of airtime and money via mobile money in many countries, in this case in Africa, Asia and Latin America, Senditoo has established partnerships with more than 500 telecom operators worldwide.
In addition to these two services, the start-up has also turned its attention to e-commerce. Users can shop on marketplaces around the world and have goods delivered to their loved ones in the countries where it operates. In terms of payment, the start-up integrates various solutions such as bank cards including Visa, Mastercard or American Express and PayPal. After each transaction, Senditoo sends a message to the user confirming that the transaction went smoothly.
According to Play Store statistics, the Android version of the mobile application has already been downloaded more than 50,000 times.
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The Malagasy startup offers educational video courses for middle and high school students. Its app includes free and paid tiers.
Isikaray, an edtech solution developed by a Malagasy startup, offers middle and high school students access to training courses and video lessons. The startup, based in Antananarivo, was launched in 2022 by Louis Venceslas Tsira.
The solution, available exclusively as an Android mobile application, enables users to create an account and access various services including a library of courses and training available for streaming and offline viewing.
Isikaray operates in both free and paid modes. Switching to the paid mode unlocks the full range of features offered by the edtech solution, including a social network where users can interact.
Exclusive packages are available for purchase to access the platform’s content, particularly with the Orange operator. Once a package is activated, its expiry date is displayed at the top of the screen. Before its expiration, users can download their chosen course and training videos, and interact with other high school students via the network.
While Isikaray's training courses are currently uncertified and do not confer diplomas, the startup aims to achieve certification in the future as part of its objectives.
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The Kinshasa-based startup was launched to simplify shopping for residents.
Congolese startup eMart.cd is on a mission to transform the e-commerce landscape by enabling users to shop online for both local and imported products. Founded in 2016 by Bonny Maya, the platform is dedicated to promoting local consumption and providing new outlets for local producers.
“We enable local producers to showcase their products and have new outlets. The Congolese diaspora can supply their families with food, every month, by paying for their order on our website. We encourage and promote products made in Congo, to encourage local consumption. We also market imported products,” says Bonny Maya.
The web-only solution allows users to browse various products without an account, including fruits, vegetables, drinks, juices, and different types of flour. To place an order, users must provide personal information such as their name, country, and billing city. This feature caters to the Congolese diaspora, enabling them to order supplies for their families back home.
Delivery times and rates may vary depending on product availability and delivery zone. eMart.cd integrates various payment methods, including mobile payments, bank cards, and cash on delivery.
Maya has also established a delivery startup to manage eMart.cd orders. This startup not only serves eMart.cd but also partners with other companies for parcel delivery. To support its growth, eMart.cd is exploring additional revenue streams, including advertising for various companies.
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Developed as a digital directory of local artists, the solution was launched, by Gabonese entrepreneur Franck Stéphane Dibault, to promote the works of those artists.
Dengui, a digital platform developed by a Gabonese startup, allows the general public to connect with local artists across all provinces of the country. The startup, launched in 2024 by Franck Stéphane Dibault, aims to simplify the process of finding Gabonese cultural contributors based on user needs and geographical location.
“Dengui, which means "to find" in the Gabonese language Simba, is a platform that facilitates the discovery of Gabonese cultural actors based on the needs of the user and their location. For example, if you are looking for a cameraman in Mouila, the site will display all the cameramen listed in that city, whether they are originally from there or simply residing there,” explains Dibault.
The platform, accessible via a web browser, does not require users to create an account to access an artist’s contact details. It caters to a variety of artists, including musicians, sculptors, painters, photographers, fashion designers, and architects.
To register, artists are required to provide details such as their email address, province of origin or residence, artist name, first and last name, contact numbers, and a profile description. This information facilitates user contact with registered artists, making Dengui a digital directory for arts professionals and enthusiasts.
Users can access an artist’s profile based on their search criteria, providing all the necessary information to contact the artist outside the platform, from social media to email addresses and business telephone numbers.
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The solution was developed by a tech entrepreneur from Senegal, who has studied in France and boasts international experience with firms such as Goldman Sachs, Rothschild & Co, and Deloitte.
Socium, a digital solution developed by a Senegalese startup, facilitates job searches for users and talent discovery for companies. The Dakar-based startup, founded in 2021 by Samba Lo, raised €1 million in 2022 to enhance its technology and spur growth across the continent. It has established hubs in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and Douala, Cameroon, where it relocated in November 2023 to better serve the Central African region.
"Socium comes from personal experience. When I was still living in Paris, I wanted to come back to Africa, and very quickly. The experience was very painful because it was very difficult to find job offers online. I realized that there was a problem around access to employment, even for someone who might have a fairly interesting background," Samba Lo told We Are Tech Africa.
The platform, which does not have a mobile application, allows users to browse various job offers on its website without needing a pre-existing account. Users interested in a job offer can click on the post and submit their email address and CV.
Socium also provides users with video content about the hiring company, including its industry, culture, values, and benefits, before they proceed with their application.
The start-up is positioning itself in the digitalization of human resources processes for companies, aiming to enhance operational efficiency in managing payslips, vacation requests, performance, and more.
To streamline these processes, Socium employs generative artificial intelligence to automate tasks. “Today, when I post a job description on Socium, it's done automatically. When I have candidates apply to my company, I have scoring algorithms that tell me who are the best-fit candidates, etc,” Lo stated.
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To enhance the livelihoods of farmers, technology entrepreneurs have introduced a comprehensive solution designed to optimize production and streamline marketing processes.
Ghanaian start-up Complete Farmer has developed CF Grower, an agritech solution that allows farmers to enhance their productivity, gain access to global markets, and improve their livelihoods through data-driven agricultural tools and techniques. The Accra-based company, founded in 2017 by Charles Ofosuhene, Desmond Koney, and Zoussi Ley, has raised over $20 million since its inception to develop its technology and facilitate growth.
The platform, which does not have a mobile application, requires users to create an account using their email address and password. Once registered, users can access various services and establish a farm within days. CF Grower provides farmland for rent, hires qualified farm managers, and offers agricultural inputs and services for purchase to optimize farm production.
Users who already own farmland can add it to the platform, along with all the necessary information for an agricultural expert to support the project. If a user chooses to engage an expert from the start-up, the expert will provide online and on-site support throughout the agricultural season. The agritech solution leverages collected data and provides information to help achieve consistently high yields and profits across various crop families.
After harvest, users can sell their produce via the Complete Farmer network. The start-up facilitates connections between farmers and local and international buyers. Additionally, CF Buyer provides buyers with access to its network of growers and allows them to track the progress of their orders with complete transparency.
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Over the years, mobile money has emerged as a crucial payment method across Africa. Concurrently, e-commerce platforms, experiencing swift growth in the region, are incorporating mobile payment solutions to streamline transactions on their sites.
TillPaid, a fintech solution developed by a Beninese startup, allows owners of e-commerce platforms running on Woocommerce and WordPress to integrate mobile money payments on their sites. The startup, based in Cotonou, was launched in 2022 by Bilal Enangnon.
“The development of e-commerce in Africa cannot be achieved without mobile money payment. This vision is at the core of TillPaid, a young start-up that aims to provide e-merchants with simple and easy-to-configure payment modules for their online stores. [...] The service aims to support small and medium-sized businesses by providing them with mobile money payment methods on their e-commerce websites,” Enangnon said in 2023.
The fintech has several programming interfaces that enable e-commerce platforms to accept mobile money payments from various telecom operators. While it does not charge commissions on sales from the online stores where its solutions are installed, it should be noted that these solutions are not free. They are offered in packs of two or three solutions.
TillPaid integrates various solutions, including Orange Money via its OrangePaid solution, and Celtiis with its CashPaid solution, among others. The solution supports several telecom networks operating in most French-speaking African countries including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, Congo, and Togo.
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The social network focused on content sharing and online learning was founded by Abdoulaye Mbengue, a tech entrepreneur with decades of project management experience. The platform allows users to connect based on shared interests and access user-generated courses.
TooShare, a social networking platform developed by a Senegalese startup, allows users to share a variety of content, including photos, videos, and documents, and to create or access online courses. The platform, launched in 2021 by Abdoulaye Mbengue, is available as an Android mobile application.
After downloading the app and creating an account, users provide information about their interests. This allows them to access a personalized news feed featuring content from users with similar interests. They can share text, photos, videos, or documents, and access Eduspace, an area dedicated to online classes.
Eduspace offers courses in various subjects, including coding, marketing, mathematics, and graphic design. In 2023, TooShare helped Senegalese students prepare for end-of-year exams amid school disruptions caused by political demonstrations.
Users can create quizzes, share lessons, form discussion groups, or start online classes by clicking the “Create” button. They can add content to enhance their online classrooms, potentially attracting other users interested in learning. Since its launch, TooShare’s Android app has been downloaded more than 10,000 times, according to Play Store statistics.
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The edtech solution was launched by Osita Oparaugo, a tech entrepreneur, to support the growth of the African digital economy, to reach 10 million users within the next decade.
Nigerian firm Wings of Justice Limited has launched GetBundi, an edtech platform that provides users with access to educational content in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and digital skills. The platform, which was introduced in June 2022 by founder Osita Oparaugo, is designed to supplement traditional teaching methods and serve as a study guide for both schooled and homeschooled students.
“GetBundi is not designed to be a replacement for the traditional method of teaching. Rather [...] it supplements the teaching and learning process whether as a teacher’s aid, study companion, revision guide,” Osita Oparaugo explained at the launch of GetBundi.
In addition to its web platform, GetBundi also offers a mobile app available on iOS and Android. Users can create an account to access a variety of content, including courses in artificial intelligence, coding, digital marketing, and cybersecurity. Some courses are offered free of charge.
In its 2032 strategy, GetBundi aims to reach ten million Africans over the next decade. Currently, the platform boasts 107 instructors and 2,733 students, offering 21 live courses and 117 video courses across its web and mobile platforms. Since its launch, the Android version of the app has been downloaded over a thousand times, according to Play Store data.
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After his studies in France, a tech entrepreneur returned home to launch a startup focused on improving service accessibility. The company seeks to participate in the continent's ongoing technological development.
Moroccan startup Jobbers.ma has developed a digital solution that provides users with access to professionals and freelancers in various sectors through its web and mobile platforms. The Fez-based company was founded in 2020 by Driss Bennis.
The solution features a mobile app accessible on iOS, Android, and Huawei devices. After downloading the application, users create an account and enter their details. When registering, they indicate whether they want to sell services as a professional or are looking for professionals in specific fields. Jobbers.ma covers several categories, including artists, animal trainers, teachers, web developers, and more.
To search for professionals on the platform, the startup has set up a search bar where users can enter their location and the category of professionals sought. If the request is complex, users can post a text explaining all the subtleties of their request with all their requirements. Professionals with the necessary qualifications can apply for the job directly on the web or mobile platform. The customer can then contact them to close the deal with the most suitable professional.
With the main aim of improving people's daily lives by making services accessible through usage and price, Jobbers.ma is present in many Moroccan cities. Since its launch, the Android version of the application has been downloaded over a thousand times.
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