Orange Africa and Middle East Social Entrepreneur Prize (POESAM)
Investment Thesis
POESAM, Orange's social entrepreneur prize, empowers African and Middle Eastern startups with tailored grant rounds, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Its focus on social impact sets it apart, fostering innovative solutions that address pressing challenges in the region.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 5 verified portfolio companies.
Teliman
Teliman is inventing the future of the Motorcycle Taxi in Africa
Ahmini
Ahmini is a digital platform that facilitates access for rural women to the Tunisian welfare and healthcare system.
Weeglo
Weeglo is a software development company founded in Liberia in 2019, with a mission to make technology a way of life in Africa.
Toto Riibô
Tôtô Riibo is a Burkina Faso-based online food ordering and delivery service.
Ahkili
Ahkili is a Tuinisia Health Care Startup which helps to facilitate contact with qualified psychologists without having to make an appointment.
Orange Africa and Middle East Social Entrepreneur Prize (POESAM): quick facts
- Which startups has Orange Africa and Middle East Social Entrepreneur Prize (POESAM) invested in?
- Orange Africa and Middle East Social Entrepreneur Prize (POESAM) has backed at least 5 African startups, including Teliman, Weeglo, Ahmini, Ahkili and Toto Riibô.
- Which sectors does Orange Africa and Middle East Social Entrepreneur Prize (POESAM) invest in?
- Its portfolio spans EdTech, Education, Financial Services, FinTech, Transportation and Health.
