Singapore-17th February 2025-In November 2024, AAIC Investment Pte. Ltd.(hereinafter referred to as AAIC Investment) held a “Japan Roadshow” (hereinafter referred to as the “Roadshow”) to promote collaboration between our African portfolio companies and Japanese firms (November 18th (Mon) – 22nd (Fri)).
During this Roadshow, we invited 10 companies from over 50 African startups in which our funds (AHF 1 and 2) have invested. We facilitated business matching with Japanese companies through various events and pitch events.
We were fortunate to have many participants, and the program progressed successfully in a lively atmosphere.
Throughout the one-week Roadshow period, there were over 80 individual meetings, with more than 200 Japanese companies participating in the program. Many attendees commented that “we were able to experience firsthand the latest and authentic information from the region and various companies,” and the 10 African portfolio companies expressed their gratitude, saying, “it was a valuable opportunity to discuss with various Japanese companies.”
Furthermore, Japanese companies and organizations, including JETRO, provided valuable support by participating as moderators and guest speakers. We sincerely appreciate their contributions.
We will continue to support the connection between African portfolio companies and Japanese firms, including through events and the dissemination of local information.
[Event Schedule] November 2024
●18th: Panel Discussion “Growth of African Companies Shaping the Future and Global Health Trends Seen from GAVI” (Tokyo)
●20th: Main Pitch Event “Venture Nexus: Africa-Japan Connection” (Main event, Tokyo)
●18th- 22nd: Individual meetings (in-person [visits to Japanese companies] and online)
[Participation Status by Date] November 2024
●18th: Side Event – over 40 attendees
●20th: Main Event – over100 companies
●18th- 22nd: Individual Meetings over 80 sessions
※ More than 200 companies and stakeholders participated in total.
[Overview of 10 African Companies Invited (Our Fund Portfolio Companies)]
[Health Tech]
1.Reliance Health (Nigeria, Egypt)
A Nigerian-based company operating digital health insurance (HMO). Since its launch in 2019, it has gained over 250,000 members, including one of Nigeria’s leading health insurance providers.
2.BIMA (Ghana, Tanzania, Asia)
A digital insurance and healthcare service provider in Africa (Ghana, Tanzania) and Asia, with over 4 million members.
3.MyDawa (Kenya, Uganda)
Kenya’s largest online pharmacy. In Uganda, it operates the largest pharmacy chain.
4.Rology (Egypt, Kenya, Saudi Arabia)
An Egyptian company offering a remote radiology diagnosis platform that connects under-served radiologists with hospitals. The service is expanding in the Middle East and Africa, focusing on Egypt, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia.
[Brick and Mortar (Medical Facilities & Equipment Manufacturing)]
5.Africa Healthcare Network (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda)
Operating more than 40 dialysis centers in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, aiming to become the number one dialysis network in Sub-Saharan Africa.
6.Revital Healthcare (Kenya)
A manufacturer of over 40 medical products, including non-reusable syringes with WHO PQS certification and simple malaria test kits, exporting to Sub-Saharan countries and beyond.
7.Lapaire (West Africa, French-speaking countries)
The largest eyewear chain in Africa, with over 80 stores across six countries in West Africa.
[Fintech & Mobility Tech]
8.Fairmoney (Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia)
A Nigerian neo-bank that started with personal loans is now offering comprehensive banking services to over 5 million customers, both corporate and individual.
9.Credable (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda)
Partnering with major telecommunications companies to provide mobile money banking services (loans and deposits) and supporting the digitization of banking services. Expanding from East Africa to the rest of Africa.
10.Gozem (French-speaking West Africa)
A super app providing ride-sharing, fintech, e-commerce, and more across French-speaking West Africa.