Investment Thesis
Google: A Tech Giant Nurturing African Innovation Google empowers African startups through grants and non-equity assistance, fostering the growth of transformative companies like BAG Innovation, SafeBoda, and Asilimia. Their unique approach empowers entrepreneurs and accelerates the development of the continent's tech ecosystem.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 111 verified portfolio companies.
Zuri Health
Zuri Health is a virtual hospital providing healthcare services to patients across Sub-saharan Africa via mobile app, website and SMS service
Jacaranda Health
Jacaranda Health delivers sustainable solutions in partnership with government hospitals to improve quality of care for moms & newborns.
Star Kitchens Group
Star Kitchens is a cloud-based restaurant software built for African chefs and food business owners.
Wella Health
Wella Health provides Micro health Insurance for high occurrence disease in Africa starting with malaria in Nigeria.
TIBU
TIBU is a Kenyan startup which decentralises primary outpatient care to bring it directly to patients.
Topset Education
TopSet is an EdTech organisation passionate about enabling individuals, both adults and children, to excel in their learning goals
Google: quick facts
- Which startups has Google invested in?
- Google has backed at least 111 African startups, including Zuri Health, Jacaranda Health, Star Kitchens Group, Wella Health, TIBU and 106 others.
- What stages does Google invest in?
- Google invests at the Series A, Series B and Seed stages.
- Which sectors does Google invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Financial Services, FinTech, Health Care, SaaS, Transportation and Logistics.
