The $1 million loan to Ilara Health is part of a larger portfolio of 22 transactions approved by DFC in the first quarter of FY2025, amounting to nearly $3 billion.
PBR Life Sciences boasts of being the first firm in the region to establish an holistic and multifaceted healthcare data platform in form of “Versus”, its flagship solution that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data collected from retail pharmacies.
Under Gueye’s leadership, Eyone has gained recognition for its contributions to healthcare innovation. In 2017, the company won the second prize in the national phase of the Orange MENA Social Entrepreneur Prize.
The Lapaire Brand Glasses Lapaire has landed funding from AfricInvest and Proparco to expand its area of influence. This development comes nine months after the startup raised $3 million to drive expansion across the continent. Proparco and AfricInvest together approved financing for Lapaire Glasses SA, an optical retail chain offering quality eyewear at a fair
The company’s decision to relocate aligns with its vision of supporting healthier lifestyles across the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, with plans for further regional expansion
Funding to bolster African Health-Tech System 11th October, 2024 Pan-African investment, AfricInvest, has announced that it has successfully closed its Transform Health Fund (THF), surpassing its initial $100 million benchmark in the process. The funding, with a final figure pegged at $111 million, was managed in partnership with the Health Finance Coalition (HFC). The Health