Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Investment Thesis
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: A philanthropic giant making a significant impact on the African startup ecosystem. Their early-stage focus, through grants and Series A investments, empowers startups like Contro, Firstmonie, and Field to address critical challenges.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 20 verified portfolio companies.
Axmed
Axmed accelerates access to high-quality and affordable medicines through business and technology innovation.
SeamlessHR
SeamlessHR is a Nigerian HR platform that helps organizations make the best of their people all over the world.
Field
Field is a Healthtech supply chain company that accelerates emerging therapies and health technologies across the continent
Contro
Contro is an online prescription and delivery service for sexual health and confidence products
Yemaachi Biotechnology
Yemaachi is a biotech company that is working to lower the economic burden of cancer.
MYDAWA
MyDawa is Kenya’s Most Trusted Online Pharmacy, for Affordable and Genuine Medicine.
