March 28, 2023
Issue 2
In the News
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Uber and South African femtech startup Zoie Health collaborate to offer digital health & wellness services to female drivers. This partnership aims to reduce the barriers faced by female Uber drivers by offering affordable and convenient healthcare services. Read more
Kenyan digital health startup, Tibu health, closes an oversubscribed Pre-Series A round led by Health54. Tibu Health intends to utilize the undisclosed funding round to enhance their online platform and expand their chronic disease management services. Read more
Ugandan health financing startup, clinicPesa, offers innovative products to help customers save for healthcare expenses. CEO, Chrispinus Onyancha, explains how they have tailored their business model to cater to the Ugandan market and outlines their vision for future growth. Read more
Vittas, a Nigerian Techstars-backed startup, offers loans to healthcare facilities and pharmacies for the procurement of medications and medical equipment. By reducing the challenges associated with healthcare inventory financing, the company seeks to lower healthcare costs, thereby allowing healthcare facilities to expand their operations. Read more
Did You Miss It?
🎉 Kenyan startup, Zuri Health, joins the Mayo Clinic and ASU MedTech Accelerator. It is the first African health tech startup accepted to this accelerator program. Read more
Perspectives
How are startups utilizing AI and new technologies to combat Tuberculosis in the Global South? This article discusses how startups in Asia and Africa are making significant advancements in healthcare by creating AI solutions for the early detection of diseases like tuberculosis. It specifically highlights the innovative work of Kenyan startup, Neural Labs, as an example of the impact of AI medical imaging technology in Africa Read more
Funds, Fundraising, & Opportunities
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) raises US$43 million for its pan-African venture fund. Read more
ShEquity Partners is accepting applications for their ShEquity Business Accelerator program, which offers funding and assistance to female entrepreneurs. The deadline to apply is April 21. Learn more
Applications are open until May 21 for The Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East. Learn more
Who’s Hiring
🇳🇬 Clafiya is hiring a Product Designer and Business Development Manager.
🇰🇪 Access Afya is hiring a Commercial Director.
🇳🇬 EHA Clinics is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator.
🇰🇪 Zuri Health is hiring Senior Developers.
🇳🇬 WellaHealth is hiring a Chief of Staff.
🇨🇲 Waspito is hiring a Software Developer.
Please reach out if you’re hiring and would like to add your listing!