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Unlike traditional venture capital firms that set their sights on purely tech-driven enterprise, Sabou focuses on businesses that only use technology as a tool for enhancing operations.
NjiaPay is a relatively young startup. It was founded in 2024 as a brainchild of Jonatan Allback, who has spent 15 years in the payments sector, including over eight years at the Dutch payment giant Adyen, and Roderick Simons, Chief Product and Technology Officer.
The startup was hailed as the Google Maps of the agritech industry, with several news outlets hailing them as the future, calling their data platform the key to unlocking a new era of abundance
Since its inception in 2021, Kofa has deployed 10 charging stations, 500 Kore2 batteries, and 150 Jidi bikes in Accra.
“We were no different from any other startup. The team had to work really hard to get our startup off the ground. The idea came from talking to family members in the cement business and finding out about the inefficiency in trucking”
“We don’t see Temu’s entry as a bad thing; rather, it’s good for the industry. Since last year, we have been focusing on expanding into secondary cities and rural areas…Ultimately, when the freebies end, people will seek out the option that provides them with the best value, even if it means going offline”
The existing partnership between Mobius and Chinese automaker BAIC, which facilitated the launch of the Mobius III, also presents a valuable platform for future product development and technological transfer under the new ownership.
Journify has also built strategic partnerships with major digital platforms, including TikTok, Google, and Snap, further enhancing its reach and impact.
At the moment, Oze operates across eight African nations including Ghana, Nigeria, and Rwanda, partnering with commercial banks like Ecobank to extend its reach.
V Bank was officially launched in March 2020, quickly gaining popularity and traction in the Nigerian financial landscape, a popularity that came from offering zero maintenance fees and competitive interest rates.