Africa Ignite - Startup World Cup Pitch Competition

Mocha is a blockchain-powered financial service provider uniquely designed for emerging markets. We’re on a mission to democratize essential services by delivering a seamless, all-in-one financial experience directly on WhatsApp — meeting users where they already are. We’re building a solution that’s simple, accessible, and free of complexity—designed to eliminate barriers and make true financial opportunity available to everyone in emerging markets.

Smart Systems SL Ltd is a Sierra Leonean fintech building secure, scalable platforms for digital payments, inclusion, and e-government. Our flagship SmartPay unifies e-wallets, POS, online payments, transfers, and bill aggregation - and also serves as the National Revenue Authority of Sierra Leone’s electronic cash register, powering compliant GST collection and real-time reporting for taxpayers nationwide.

Techroots IT Solutions Zambia Limited delivers innovative school information systems that transform education through technology. Our integrated platforms streamline administration, boost student engagement, and enhance efficiency. Founded in 2024, we empower schools with customizable, data-driven solutions that drive innovation, improve learning outcomes, and support quality education across Zambia and beyond.

LiquidGold Africa is a circular sanitation and waste management company transforming human and organic waste into high-value products under our PureGold brand. Using patented urine-to-fertilizer technology and Black Soldier Fly bioconversion, we produce sustainable insect protein, organic compost, and bio-fertilizers. Rooted in community and committed to zero waste, we deliver social impact, green jobs, and climate-smart solutions that regenerate nature’s gold.

VeriGate is a real-time Risk Intelligence Platform transforming how organizations handle due diligence, KYC, AML, and verification. By connecting to trusted data sources and automating risk assessments, VeriGate empowers institutions to detect fraud, verify identities, and make faster, smarter, and more transparent decisions across Africa.

KAMIM Technologies is a leading Nigerian Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions across Power and Agriculture. Combining innovation, technology, and technical excellence, we design and execute projects that advance energy access, food security, and sustainable development across Africa.

Medinformer delivers free, trusted healthcare information to patients at every stage of their health journey. Through digital platforms and healthcare professionals, we ensure access to accurate, timely, and relevant resources — empowering patients with knowledge and supporting better, more informed health outcomes across communities.

Send Me is a Business-as-a-Service platform with the goal of digitizing the 150,000 businesses in Sierra Leone by empowering anyone to launch and scale a business from home in just a few steps. Our ecosystem includes a Business App to manage operations, track inventory, gain analytics, and place orders; a Rider App that provides a marketplace of enrolled riders fulfilling deliveries seamlessly; and a Consumer Interface that acts as a digital storefront where customers discover products and order directly from businesses.

OMENAI is a tech-driven platform for discovering, buying, and selling modern and contemporary African art. With a digital marketplace and a new gallery in Chicago, OMENAI connects artists, galleries, and collectors worldwide — championing African creativity and expanding global appreciation for African art.

Mystocks.africa is a mobile-first investment platform giving Africans access to stocks, ETFs, bonds, and funds across multiple African exchanges. Using AI-powered insights and personalized recommendations, it empowers investors to trade, manage portfolios, and build wealth seamlessly through one unified app.