Pule Taukobong

Yoco is the all-in-one digital commerce platform for small businesses. As one of Africa’s largest fintech companies, we make it easy to sell anywhere, manage your business from anywhere, and grow with smart insights—all under one Yoco profile. Founded in 2015, weve helped over 200,000 small businesses across South Africa accept card payments and access capital—often for the first time. Our ecosystem of payments, software, and tools works seamlessly under one Yoco account. Behind it all is a global team of 350+ people across South Africa and the Netherlands, building world-class solutions for small business growth. Awards and Accolades: CNBC: Top 250 innovative fintech companies (2024) Brand Africa Award: Top 3 Inspirational Youth-Founded Companies (2024) Financial Times Africa: Fastest Growing Companies (2022) Fast Company: Best Workplaces for Innovators (2020 + 2021)

Hummingbill is an Accounts Receivable management software that reduces Days Sales Outstanding for businesses. The software automates receivables by sending follow-ups to customers, generating aging reports, and providing sales teams personalized access to their customers'​ outstanding invoices inside of Gmail. Our vision: Hummingbill is a B2B invoice platform that helps vendors and enterprises run more efficiently using email plugins to improve invoicing, workflow and supplier financing. For suppliers, we provide electronic invoicing and Accounts Receivable management, enabling faster payments and predictable cashflow. For enterprises, we empower Accounts Payable, reducing their cost of shared services and improving their vendor relations.

Esaja.com is Africa's leading business marketplace. We exist to connect businesses within and outside Africa to growth opportunities opening up across the continent. This is achieved through the Esaja.com platform which serves as an open marketplace to connect businesses to latent buyers and suppliers beyond their immediate markets. Our deeply rooted belief is that free enterprise and borderless trade are critical to the long term development of Africa. We are cognisant of a myriad of challenges faced by entrepreneurs & businesses across the continent. As daunting as these may seem, we are bringing together the continent’s best minds, leveraging on our youthful zest, and deploying resources aimed at fueling cross border trade. The power and reach of technology can unlock latent growth opportunities.

moWoza, a mobile shopping platform that provides access to products in underserved markets. By building partnerships that support the mobile solution, moWoza is enabling access to goods and services for millions of customers across the African continent.

Prepclass Consumer Tutor Market Place - PrepClass.com.ng is an online education platform that seeks to improve the overall academic performance of learners at all levels. We do this by connecting learners to vetted and highly trained tutors that visit them in their homes or online. Our charge ranges from N25,000 and above depending on a lot of variables In 2015, Prepclass grew 11X in revenue and currently serves more than 1000 homes per month actively. In doing so, we provided more than 6000 jobs for tutors. An average Prepclass tutor earns more than his counterpart in school by more than 3.5 times when you consider the time commitment. Want to be a tutor? Simply visit www.prepclass.com.ng Chain Of Smart Learning Centers - We have the largest chain of smart learning centers in Nigeria that helps prepare students for standardized tests and exams such as GMAT, GRE, TOFEL, SAT, WAEC, JAMB, IELTS. At our centers, learners can also request for bespoke consultancy services to help process their study abroad ambitions. Prepclass Business Prepclass Business is the knowledge process outsourcing unit of Prepclass. Founded since 2012, Prepclass business has worked with a lot of education companies’, brands and government agencies around the globe to deliver turnkey projects and services such as content and quiz development, white label e-tutoring, hand scoring, teacher training, subject matter expert supply. Our core markets of operation include, Nigeria, USA, UK, Indonesia and India. For more details simply visit www.prepclass.com.ng/business

ACE is an indigenous African enterprise, delivering world-class logistics solutions to both businesses and consumers. Founded in 2013, Africa Courier Express (ACE) is currently in 5 cities in Nigeria and expanding rapidly. ACE has partnered with major e-Commerce retailers to offer affordable and reliable movement of consumer packages across Africa. Our technology-enabled logistics solutions, anchored by a first-class customer service team and dedicated riders, create a seamless customer experience for both retailers and customers. || Reliable and secure || Our licensed and insured riders treat each package with utmost care and constantly deliver with safety in mind. Our 100% successful delivery target ensures that items are never lost or stolen. || On-time delivery || We guarantee same day and next-day delivery within Lagos and across the country within 72 hours. Our state-of-the-art technology infrastructure also allows for multiple rescheduling opportunities to suit the customer’s needs. || Track your shipment || Our operations are supported by real-time web and mobile tracking tools - so you always know where your package is. || Great customer service || Our highly trained customer service professionals ensure that every client is thoroughly satisfied. By providing customized solutions to all your logistics needs, you can sit back and relax… we’ve got you covered!

CrowdBnk has rebranded as Code Investing the UK's leading marketplace for SME growth capital. Our new company page is https://www.linkedin.com/company/code-investing-limited Follow us there to stay up to date will all our news, opinions and new funding opportunities.

ENZI is an up and coming brand that features premium casual footwear and high quality apparel made in East Africa. It also happens to be the source of world- renowned materials such as Ethiopian high grade leathers, woven fabrics, organic cotton and traditional crafts. Designing our products at the source of these materials gives us a unique opportunity to take familiar/classic silhouettes and develop our own inspired collections. ENZI is designed for the fashion-conscious, multicultural consumer, which is a reflection of who we are as a team. Our shoes fill the gap in the market between expensive formal footwear and low-cost trainers with versatile designs that can be paired with a range of wardrobe styles. Designing at the source gives us the freedom to create a truly inspiring brand!

Andela was created with one thing in mind: Brilliance is evenly distributed, but opportunity isn’t. Our platform bridges that gap. We specialize in helping our highly-skilled, global technology talent community in emerging markets, connect with hundreds of leading companies like InVision, Cloudflare, and ViacomCBS who leverage Andela to scale their technology teams quickly and cost-effectively. Our talent spans six continents and Andela is backed by investors including Generation Investment Management, SoftBank, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Spark Capital, and Google Ventures.

Our business is built upon the vision of four dynamic partners, each boasting a successful career spanning private equity, venture capital, and listed markets. Drawing from this rich tapestry of experience, The Intrepid has emerged as a partner for those seeking strategic partnerships and sustainable growth.

CRE Venture Capital partners with visionary entrepreneurs building category-defining tech companies in Africa. We bring the full arsenal of our capital, relationships, and experience to position the teams we work with for outsized success.

Yoco is the all-in-one digital commerce platform for small businesses. As one of Africa’s largest fintech companies, we make it easy to sell anywhere, manage your business from anywhere, and grow with smart insights—all under one Yoco profile. Founded in 2015, weve helped over 200,000 small businesses across South Africa accept card payments and access capital—often for the first time. Our ecosystem of payments, software, and tools works seamlessly under one Yoco account. Behind it all is a global team of 350+ people across South Africa and the Netherlands, building world-class solutions for small business growth. Awards and Accolades: CNBC: Top 250 innovative fintech companies (2024) Brand Africa Award: Top 3 Inspirational Youth-Founded Companies (2024) Financial Times Africa: Fastest Growing Companies (2022) Fast Company: Best Workplaces for Innovators (2020 + 2021)

Hummingbill is an Accounts Receivable management software that reduces Days Sales Outstanding for businesses. The software automates receivables by sending follow-ups to customers, generating aging reports, and providing sales teams personalized access to their customers'​ outstanding invoices inside of Gmail. Our vision: Hummingbill is a B2B invoice platform that helps vendors and enterprises run more efficiently using email plugins to improve invoicing, workflow and supplier financing. For suppliers, we provide electronic invoicing and Accounts Receivable management, enabling faster payments and predictable cashflow. For enterprises, we empower Accounts Payable, reducing their cost of shared services and improving their vendor relations.

Esaja.com is Africa's leading business marketplace. We exist to connect businesses within and outside Africa to growth opportunities opening up across the continent. This is achieved through the Esaja.com platform which serves as an open marketplace to connect businesses to latent buyers and suppliers beyond their immediate markets. Our deeply rooted belief is that free enterprise and borderless trade are critical to the long term development of Africa. We are cognisant of a myriad of challenges faced by entrepreneurs & businesses across the continent. As daunting as these may seem, we are bringing together the continent’s best minds, leveraging on our youthful zest, and deploying resources aimed at fueling cross border trade. The power and reach of technology can unlock latent growth opportunities.