Google has revealed the lineup of 25 African startups that have been chosen for the third cohort of Google for Startups’ Black Founders Fund. Each of these startups will receive generous support, including non-dilutive cash awards of up to $150,000, $200,000 in Google Cloud credits, Google Ads assistance, and personalized mentoring from industry experts and Googlers.

Out of the startups selected for the 2023 cohort, an impressive 18 (72%) are led or co-founded by women. Furthermore, 10 (40%) of the chosen startups are based in Nigeria, which stands out as the leading country among the participants. In terms of sectors, healthtech startups represent 6 (24%) of the cohort, with fintech closely following as the second most represented industry.

Below is a comprehensive list of the 25 startups, categorized by country:

Côte d’Ivoire

Susu: This health platform offers healthcare services and insurance funded by the African diaspora.

Ghana

BezoMoney: A digital banking platform aimed at providing financial services to Africa’s underbanked population through mobile and web platforms.

Talamus Health: A technology-focused solution addressing inefficiencies in healthcare in Africa.

Kenya

Fleetsimplify: A platform that connects gig drivers and vehicle owners to monetize their services.

Jumba: A B2B platform focused on improving Kenya’s construction sector supply chain.

Tushop: A tech platform facilitating group buying of daily essentials in Kenya.

Uzapoint: A mobile and web point-of-sale system designed to digitize bookkeeping in Africa’s informal sector.

Zydii: A localized digital training platform catering to the needs of African SMEs.

Nigeria

Akoma Health: A tech platform offering accessible and culturally conscious mental health services in Africa.

Evolve Credit: A software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that digitizes and manages banking services.