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A philanthropic organization that supports various health initiatives globally, including funding for healthtech in Africa.
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This fintech is driving billions in consumer loans across Africa and staying under the radar
Techpoint Africa - Oct 15, 2025
Kuunda has powered more than $3 billion in loans since 2018, operating behind the scenes in the digital lending space. The company specializes in providing liquidity infrastructure to partners through its liquidity API and credit scoring algorithms.

Salient Advisory Marks 5 Years, Catalyzing $20M+ in African Healthtech Funding
Tech Labari - Aug 06, 2025
Salient Advisory has facilitated over $20 million in funding for African healthtech startups. The firm has tracked over 1,000 African health-focused innovators since its launch.

MyDawa Secures Major Funding to Drive Digital Healthcare Expansion Across East Africa
Tech In Africa - Apr 30, 2025
MyDawa raised significant funding from global investors to expand its healthcare services in East Africa. The investment round was led by private equity firms Alta Semper and Creadev, with participation from Denmark’s IFU, Japan’s AAIC, and Ohara Pharmaceutical Co.

i3 Selects 7 African Startups to Transform Pharmacy Care, Backed by Gates Foundation and Others
Tech Labari - Apr 30, 2025
Seven African healthtech startups have been selected for the third cohort of the Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) program. Each startup will receive up to $225,000 in grant funding and tailored support.

i3 Initiative Allocates $1.6M to Boost 15 African Healthtech Startups
Tech In Africa - Jan 31, 2025
Gates Foundation allocates $1.6 million to healthtech startups in Africa. i3 provides $50,000 equity-free grants to ten early-stage startups.
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