Techstars '22 cohort: Meet the 9 African startups selected
Summary
With that said, Nigerias last-mile challenges are anchored by weak transport infrastructure and service providers ability to reach the far regions of the country.Based on this, the company is offering solutions with a mission to be Africas leading technology-enabled logistics company, perfecting the last mile and solving complex delivery needs with best-in-class infrastructure.GIGXPAD or GIGX Technologies, is an African financial asset platform powered by GIG Group.It focuses on financially empowering individuals with important tools and knowledge while preserving the value of an individuals wealth amid inflation crippling most African economies.Founded in 2021, by Osamede Arhunmwunde, Chukwudi Anyanwuocha and Godswill Omozusi. The app brings solutions to help make finance accessible for all Africans and beyond Africa.The platform is Africas first decentralized marketplace, bringing real-world business opportunities to a blockchain-based environment.Glover is a digital asset marketplace created to facilitate the buying and selling of Gift cards, the conversion of excess Airtime to Cash, the ease of payment for utility bills through refill services, and the one-stop shop for E-tickets.Founded in 2021, the idea of the platform for co-founders Damilola Layode and Fejiro Agbodje was driven by the enterprising spirit of young people in Africa. It was founded by Richard Oyome, Sodruldeen Mustapha, and Victor Alade.The platform helps talents in Africa get paid faster by clients and businesses globally while saving costs on fees. Aside from Techstars, the company is backed by Venturesplatform, Ajim Capital, and Voltron Capital.Its assistance with creating clear invoices quickly and efficiently for managing payments from partners and clients worldwide is another feature available to consumers. The startup also has over 300 drivers operating to deliver its products.LaborHack provides an exclusive network of tested and certified carpenters, plumbers, electricians, masons, welders, and more and connects them to the businesses and households that need them.According to the founder, Oare Ehiemua, Laborhack was inspired by the need to create a direct link between the client and the artisans dedicated to performing on-demand services on call whenever the need arises.The Nigerian startup has established links to over 1500 artisans and over 400 businesses.Mamy Wear was founded in 2021 to create a modern, responsible and lasting alternative to traditional eyeglasses and frames.The Kenyan company makes and assembles eyeglasses, elegant, as it calls it, and offers them at cheaper prices.According to the startup, their frames are manufactured with top-tier material and assembled in Kenya, while the prescribed lenses are supplied by the worlds leading supplier, Essilor.