July 19, 2023
Issue 18
In the News
Nairobi-based My 1Health is rebranding and seeking to expand to Ethiopia and Sudan while continuing its mission of advancing access to specialized healthcare across the continent. Already in 14 countries, My 1Health leverages technology and strategic partnerships to provide patients with access to leading specialists and hospitals across Africa and worldwide, irrespective of their location or insurance status. Read more
Helium Health addresses Africa’s healthcare financing gap with its latest product, Helium Credit. This core offering enables private health facilities in Nigeria to access credit financing, allowing them to scale their operations and provide a higher quality of care to their communities. Read more
eHealth Africa invests $2 million in EHA clinics to drive growth, technology, and community-based initiatives enhancing healthcare delivery in Nigeria. With this investment, EHA clinics will expand and upgrade their facilities while also growing their REACH community health program through their digital health platform, EHA care. Read more
Did You Miss It?
🎉Pharmarun wins $10,000 at the latest 2023 Pitch2Win competition. With this equity-free investment, Pharmarun will advance its on-demand medication delivery solution, which also provides BNPL payment services and pharmacist consultations. Read more.
Perspectives
Why is entrepreneurship growing in Africa? As the African entrepreneurial landscape continues to advance across several sectors, including fintech, health tech, ecommerce, and many others, startups can accelerate their growth by leveraging partnerships and collaborations. Read more
Funds, Fundraising, & Opportunities
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
🇪🇬Chefaa is hiring a Summer Intern.
🇿🇦Zoie Health is hiring a Performance Marketing Specialist.
🇨🇮Susu is hiring a Network Manager.
🇰🇪m-Tiba is hiring a Senior Management Accountant.
🇪🇬Pharmacy Marts is hiring Summer Interns.
🇳🇬HealthTracka is hiring Software Engineer Interns.
🇺🇬Baobab Circle is hiring an Operations Manager.
🇳🇬Helium Health is hiring Senior Credit Sales and Collections Associates.
Please reach out if you’re hiring and would like to add your listing!