July 26, 2023
Issue 19
In the News
Rwanda-based, last-mile distribution platform, Kasha, raises $21M Series B led by Knife Capital. Kasha, a female-led startup with a focus on women’s health needs, will use this funding to advance its growth and expansion to South and West Africa. Read more
NIgerian-based health tech, Clafiya, raises $610K pre-seed round to fuel its product development and team expansion. Clafiya is an online primary healthcare clinic which delivers end-to-end health solutions through virtual consultations and a strong partnership network offering wellness and health services. Read more
Zuri Health and Bayer Pharmaceuticals partner up to advance digital family planning solutions. Through the Bayer G4A program, the two companies will work together to achieve the goal of empowering 100 million women in low and middle income countries with modern contraception by 2030. Read more
Did You Miss It?
Five35 Ventures invests in Zuri Health to empower their digital health innovation efforts. Five35 Ventures is an early-stage VC firm which invests in disruptive, female-focused startups. With their investment, Zuri Health will continue to scale its platform and advance its mission of transforming healthcare delivery. Read more.
Perspectives
How is technology impacting health data governance in Uganda? The new Uganda Health Information and Digital Health Strategic Plan addresses the challenges faced by the government in enhancing its health data ecosystem. Read more
Funds, Fundraising, & Opportunities
Women Who Build Africa (WWBA) has announced an open call for women founders, to express interest in joining the first annual WWBA Assembly. 10 women founders from across Africa will have the opportunity to pitch to an experienced investor panel. Applications close August 14th. Learn More.
Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator is accepting applications for its 2nd cohort. African based startups are encouraged to apply. Learn More.
Founders Factory Africa is looking for HealthTech founders for its Gen F initiative, an Entrepreneur in Residence program. Learn More.
Who’s Hiring
🇰🇪 My 1Health is hiring a Head of Global Expansion.
🇳🇬AfyaCare is hiring a Financial Analyst.
🇿🇦Zoie Health is hiring a Performance Marketing Specialist.
🇰🇪m-Tiba is hiring a Senior Management Accountant.
🇳🇬 Helium Health is hiring Senior Credit Sales and Collections Associates.
Please reach out if you’re hiring and would like to add your listing!