ElimuTab, founded in 2022 by Anthony Kahinga and Grace Wairimu, is pioneering the development of locally tailored educational tablets designed to enhance learning outcomes for Kenyan students.
ElimuTab’s tablets come preloaded with a comprehensive suite of educational resources, including curriculum-approved e-books, engaging apps, and interactive content.
These resources are carefully curated to support students in preparing for exams, reviewing core subjects, and even learning the basics of coding.
David Kleiterp, co-head of investments at Untapped Global, expressed his enthusiasm for the investment, stating, “Our mission is to empower impact-driven SMEs in emerging markets, and ElimuTab perfectly aligns with this goal. By providing affordable, locally-relevant educational tablets, they are democratizing access to quality education in Kenya.”
Kleiterp further emphasized the importance of education in driving economic empowerment, highlighting that ElimuTab’s innovative solution is addressing a critical challenge on the African continent.
“This investment is not just about a product; it’s about opening doors to a brighter future for countless students across Kenya,” he added.
Untapped Global’s investment in ElimuTab underscores its commitment to supporting local innovation and scaling solutions that have a positive impact on communities.
By investing in such startups, the firm is contributing to the transformation of Africa’s economy and ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to thrive.
“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.
Kenyan startup Octavia Carbon has successfully raised $5 million in seed funding to advance its innovative direct air capture (DAC) technology, which aims to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere using geothermal resources, particularly waste heat.
Norrsken22, an Africa-focused venture capital firm, has closed its first African technology growth fund at $205 million, surpassing its target of $200 million.
BasiGo, a Kenyan electric bus company operating in Kenya and Rwanda, has announced a $5 million debt financing agreement with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
© 2021 Empower Africa. All rights reserved.