The investment was led by prominent venture capital firms led by Ventures Platform Fund, with participation from Founders Factory Africa and Techstars, who are making a follow-on investment.
Founded in 2021, MyCover.ai aims to disrupt the traditional insurance industry in Africa by leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide accessible, transparent, and personalized insurance products to individuals and businesses alike. This recent pre-seed funding will play a crucial role in supporting the startup’s expansion plans and advancing its mission of fostering financial inclusion across the continent.
MyCover.ai’s innovative approach to insurtech centers around harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to create tailored insurance solutions that meet the unique needs of customers. Through their platform, users can easily access a range of insurance products, from health and life coverage to property and auto insurance, all at competitive and affordable rates.
“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.
South African solar-as-a-service company Wetility has raised ZAR500 million (US$27.8 million) through a structured capital partnership with Jaltech to boost access to clean, affordable energy across the country.
The British International Investment (BII), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)—have pledged a combined $479.1 million to Obelisk Solar Power, a project vehicle owned by renewable energy company Scatec.
Octane, a fintech firm specializing in digital payment solutions for fleet operations, has successfully raised $5.2 million in a funding round aimed at accelerating its regional growth and technological development.
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