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Dfslab
Seattle, United States
Invest in early-stage founders building the future of digital commerce in Africa, providing funding, mentorship, and expertise.
Portfolio
35+
Employees
15+
Founded
2016
AUM
N/A
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AfricaUnited States
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Dfslab
Invest in early-stage founders building the future of digital commerce in Africa, providing funding, mentorship, and expertise.
Portfolio
35+
Employees
15+
Founded
2016
AUM
N/A
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
AfricaUnited States
Sources
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500chow is a meal delivery platform that connects local chefs with customers through an online marketplace, enabling the preparation and distribution of homemade meals. The service operates daily from 8am to 10pm, providing convenient access to home-cooked food options for busy individuals in the community.
Funding: $500.0K
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Funding: $500.0K
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Akiba Digital provides a unified API solution for identity verification, fraud detection, and risk analysis by aggregating over 100 datasets to streamline customer onboarding and enhance decision-making. The platform addresses the inefficiencies of fragmented data and lengthy assessment processes, enabling businesses to reduce costs and improve user experience during customer origination.
Funding: $4.3M
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Funding: $4.3M
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ANDO Food is a cloud-based kitchen platform that delivers a diverse range of high-quality cuisines from various cultural backgrounds directly to customers in Cape Town and Nairobi. By utilizing precise order management and food safety protocols, the platform ensures timely delivery of fresh meals while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
Funding: $200.0K
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LoftyInc Capital
LoftyInc Capital
Funding: $200.0K
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Boost is a peer-to-peer microfinancing platform that connects individuals seeking loans for professional development with micro-investors, utilizing smart contracts for secure and transparent transactions. The platform addresses the lack of accessible funding for essential career tools, enabling users to enhance their skills and advance their professional growth.
Bumpa provides an integrated suite of business management tools designed to simplify operations for SMEs. The platform offers features for e-commerce website creation, inventory tracking, sales recording, and detailed business analytics. It enables users to manage orders, process local and international payments, and oversee multi-location operations through a unified dashboard.
Funding: $4.4M
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Funding: $4.4M
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Caantin develops AI-driven voice technology for automated outreach, enabling businesses to efficiently connect with potential customers through cold calls, emails, and social media. This solution addresses the challenge of lead generation by ensuring no opportunities are missed and enhancing follow-up processes to convert prospects into clients.
Funding: $2.2M
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Google for Startups
Google for Startups
Funding: $2.2M
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Catalog provides a plug-and-play tool that digitizes the ordering process for small-to-medium B2B merchants, enabling them to automate order management and reduce manual handling time by up to 80%. This solution enhances customer engagement through a modern online interface, allowing buyers to place orders seamlessly while providing sales teams with actionable insights to drive growth.
Funding: $3.2M
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LocalGlobe
LocalGlobe
Funding: $3.2M
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Chargel is a digital freight platform that connects shippers with carriers in Francophone West Africa, utilizing real-time tracking and flexible payment options to enhance logistics efficiency. The platform addresses the challenges of fleet management and cargo visibility, enabling shippers to optimize their supply chain while reducing empty miles for carriers.
Funding: $3.3M
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Google for Startups
Google for Startups
Funding: $3.3M
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The startup provides a core infrastructure for the next generation of financial markets, utilizing blockchain technology to facilitate secure transactions of digital assets and securities. This system addresses the inefficiencies and risks associated with traditional financial systems by enabling real-time settlement and enhanced transparency in asset management.
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200+Approximate amount of employees
Earna provides a multi-currency digital wallet that allows freelancers and remote professionals to manage payments, convert currencies, and access funds securely. The platform addresses the challenges of cross-border transactions by offering low-cost local payout options and FDIC-insured accounts for seamless financial management.
GoBEBA provides on-demand delivery services for essential household goods, specializing in cooking gas and bottled water refills. Customers can quickly order various brands of LPG cylinders and water through their platform. The service emphasizes rapid fulfillment, promising delivery within 30 minutes.
Funding: $800.0K
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Madica
Madica
Funding: $800.0K
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Hulugram is a Telegram-based super app that consolidates various user needs, including social networking, e-commerce, and music streaming, into a single platform. It enables users to connect with people nearby, share content, and access a marketplace, simplifying digital interactions in Ethiopia.
Funding: $120.0K
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Techstars Toronto Accelerator
Techstars Toronto Accelerator
Funding: $120.0K
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HustleSasa provides an all‑in‑one SaaS platform for African event organizers to create branded event pages, sell tickets, merchandise and digital products, and accept local payment methods such as mobile money and cards. The solution includes real‑time sales dashboards, automated on‑site check‑in, analytics, and 24‑hour payouts with transparent, country‑specific fees, allowing promoters and venues to manage multiple events efficiently.
KaFresh provides an all-natural, edible post-harvest spray that extends the shelf life of produce and flowers by 2-3 times. This plant-based coating creates a protective barrier to inhibit spoilage and fungal growth, reducing reliance on cold storage and chemical preservatives.
Logistics Hub provides a unified digital platform for end-to-end delivery management, encompassing scheduling, assignment, and real-time tracking for logistics operations. The system features an Admin Dashboard for centralized control and a Mobile App for riders to optimize task handling and route navigation. Through API integration, the platform enables seamless connectivity with existing business applications to streamline last-mile delivery workflows.
Logistify AI utilizes Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to automate workflows within the logistics supply chain, enhancing operational efficiency. The platform addresses the complexities of global trade by streamlining processes and reducing manual intervention.
Funding: $130.0K
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Launch Africa
Launch Africa
Funding: $130.0K
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Luo provides a platform for African businesses to convert XOF into USD or EUR and execute international payments within 48 hours, ensuring zero transaction fees and competitive exchange rates. This service addresses the challenge of slow and costly cross-border payments, enabling efficient supplier transactions for businesses in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.
Maad digitizes traditional commerce in Africa by providing an all-in-one application for retailers to order FMCG products with rapid delivery. The platform offers boutique management tools, mobile money integration, and working capital loans to small business owners. For suppliers, Maad delivers a SaaS platform providing real-time sales analytics and trade marketing tools to reach thousands of retailers.
Funding: $3.4M
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Ventures Platform
Ventures Platform
Funding: $3.4M
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Matta operates as a B2B digital marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of chemicals and raw materials across various industries. The platform facilitates the entire procurement lifecycle, allowing users to search, compare, sample, quote, and purchase products efficiently. This streamlined sourcing process ensures access to a diverse selection of quality materials at competitive market rates with reliable logistics support.
Funding: $6.0M
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CRE Venture Capital
CRE Venture Capital
Funding: $6.0M
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NALA provides an international money transfer application for sending funds quickly and affordably from the US, UK, and EU to recipients in Africa and Asia. The platform focuses on transparent, low-cost cross-border payments with high daily transfer limits. Users benefit from real-time payment updates and 24/7 customer assistance in multiple languages.
Funding: $50.2M
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Funding: $50.2M
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OnePipe provides a suite of APIs that enable banks to integrate financial services directly into their platforms, facilitating account-to-account payments, credit offerings, and customer consent management without the need for extensive coding. This infrastructure addresses the inefficiencies of traditional payment systems and enhances financial inclusion by allowing businesses to offer seamless payment solutions and managed credit lines to their customers.
Orda Africa provides an integrated operating system designed specifically for food businesses to manage their entire operation. The platform centralizes order processing, payment acceptance, and inventory management across multiple sales channels, including third-party aggregators and proprietary microsites. It further supports business growth through integrated logistics connectivity, branded mobile applications, and data-driven business analytics.
Pastel provides a no-code platform for building and embedding interactive forms, surveys, and feedback widgets directly onto any website. It allows businesses to collect user data, run polls, and gather customer insights without requiring development resources. The service focuses on simple integration and customizable design to enhance on-site engagement and data capture.
PesaKit is an AI-powered virtual assistant designed for mobile money agents and merchants in Africa, enabling them to offer a variety of financial services such as airtime sales, utility bill payments, and micro-insurance. The platform enhances transaction efficiency and profitability by providing agents with tools to earn commissions and access working capital loans, addressing the need for financial growth and support in underserved markets.
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Suplias
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Terminal
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Tanda
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Shiga
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Rivy
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Stablesea
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Velio
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TuShop
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Turnstay
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