We are delighted to share that several of our portfolio companies have garnered some of the most esteemed awards and recognitions globally, including securing admission into the world’s leading accelerators.
At HealthCap Africa, we don’t just invest, we back game-changers. And the world is taking notice!
If you know startups, you know Y Combinator. It is the gold standard, the accelerator behind Airbnb, Stripe, DoorDash, and Coinbase. A select few make the cut, and some of our portfolio companies are among them, proving that African startups belong on the world’s biggest stage.
And then there’s Techstars, the elite mentorship-driven accelerator that has fueled the growth of companies like SendGrid and ClassPass. Three (3) of our portfolio companies are Techstars alumni, cementing their place among the most promising startups worldwide.
The world’s leading institutions are betting big on our startups!
4 of our portfolio companies are backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Healthtracka , Infiuss Health, LifeBank, and Lifestores Healthcare are driving healthcare innovation in Africa with the support of one of the world’s most impactful philanthropic organizations.
6 of our portfolio companies have been awarded the Google Black Founders Fund – MDaaS Global, Infiuss Health, LifeBank, Healthtracka Emergency Response Africa, and Lifestores Healthcare, in recognition of their groundbreaking work in Healthtech and their potential to scale.
Global recognition from Bayer, Merck & Cartier – Healthtracka has earned recognition from the Bayer Foundation, while LifeBank has been honoured by the Cartier Foundation and Merck, a global leader in pharmaceuticals.
These wins aren’t just trophies, they are proof that Africa’s tech ecosystem is producing world-class companies with the potential to reshape industries. They also affirm our capability to identify and support Africa’s most promising early-stage companies, driving transformative change across the continent.
The global stage is set. Our founders are stepping up. And this is just the beginning.
