This latest funding will accelerate the company’s expansion within Kenya, aiming to further improve healthcare access for the general public.

The funding round was led by DOB Equity with a $2.5 million equity investment, joined by the Philips Foundation and existing investors like AAIC Investment, Angaza Capital, Black Pearl Investments, and Perivoli Innovations.

An additional $1.7 million in debt financing was secured from Alphamundi, Kiva Capital, and Boehringer Ingelheim.

Founded in 2019 by Emilian Popa, Maximilian Mancini, and Sameer Afzal Farooq, Ilara Health initially focused on providing diagnostic equipment to private clinics, addressing affordability and accessibility concerns.

Since then, the company has expanded its offerings to include pharmaceutical products and other medical supplies, enabling clinics to operate with well-stocked inventories and deliver high-quality primary care.

With this new funding, Ilara Health plans to launch a B2B health and occupational service.

This initiative will offer uninsured workers access to essential healthcare services at partner clinics for a fixed monthly fee, significantly expanding healthcare options for this segment of the population.

“This fundraising allows us to take another significant step towards our mission of making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for everyone,” said Ilara Health CEO Emilian Popa.

“By providing private clinics with the tools and resources they need, and by launching our B2B health service, we can address critical gaps in the healthcare system and reach even more patients.”

Currently, Ilara Health serves over 3,000 private clinics across Kenya, focusing on facilities located in residential areas where access to healthcare is convenient but often costlier than public options.

Recognizing the limitations of public healthcare, including potential disruptions due to equipment issues, Ilara Health partners with various manufacturers like Butterfly Network to offer affordable diagnostic tools like portable ultrasound devices.

The investment, led by Ghanaian-Dutch footballer Jeremie Frimpong, aims to bridge the gap between talented tech professionals and the growing demand for remote workers.

Founded by Samuel Brooksworth, Remoteli leverages AI-powered software to match organizations with qualified African tech individuals.

“It all started with the need to connect talented graduates with opportunities amidst the pandemic,” explains Brooksworth. “Remoteli empowers both, fostering growth for companies and careers for individuals.”

The funding will fuel Remoteli’s ambitious goal of providing employment for one million people by 2030.

This latest investment highlights a growing trend of athletes entering the tech space. Frimpong’s involvement extends beyond finance, with the collaboration including the “Pathways Project” to support young footballers with career transitions beyond the pitch.

Remoteli has already made a mark, directly hiring over 100 individuals and supporting over 100 clients.

The investment round was led by Ingressive Capital, with participation from Techstars, HoaQ Capital, and angel investors.

Founded in 2022 by Nathan Nwachuku and Lekan Adejumo, Klas aims to become the “Shopify for education” by providing a user-friendly platform for individuals to create and sell online courses, ebooks, and live classes.

The platform caters to a diverse range of subjects, including coding, design, finance, art, and languages, and offers essential features like payment processing, scheduling tools, analytics, video conferencing, and community-building functionalities.

With this fresh injection of capital, Klas sets its sights on ambitious goals. The company plans to empower 100,000 virtual schools globally by 2027, with a particular focus on expanding its reach in North America and India, its second-largest user base.

“We want to make it easy for anyone to share their knowledge and expertise with the world,” explains Nwachuku, Klas’ CEO. “Klas empowers aspiring educators and entrepreneurs to build their own online schools and reach a global audience.”

Klas’ journey began in 2021 when Nwachuku partnered with Adejumo, the company’s CTO.

They secured an initial $180,000 angel round and officially launched the platform the following year. Subsequently, Klas gained entry into the prestigious Techstars accelerator program, further validating its potential.