The Lesotho government has been investing in various venture capital firms in order to promote economic growth and entrepreneurship. These are the best performing VC investments in Lesotho so far:
1. Kineta
Kineta is a Lesotho-based startup that raised $1.2 million in VC funding in 2018. The company provides affordable and accessible healthcare services to rural communities. Kineta’s products and services include a mobile clinic, a mobile laboratory, and a mobile pharmacy.
2. Sendy
Sendy is a Lesotho-based startup that raised $1 million in VC funding in 2018. The company provides an e-commerce platform that enables businesses to sell products and services online. Sendy’s products and services include a website builder, an online payment gateway, and a logistics management system.
3. M-KOPA
M-KOPA is a Lesotho-based startup that raised $2 million in VC funding in 2018. The company provides an mobile money platform that enables users to send and receive money, pay bills, and top-up airtime. M-KOPA’s products and services include a mobile wallet, a money transfer service, and a airtime top-up service.
4. Kasha
Kasha is a Lesotho-based startup that raised $1.1 million in VC funding in 2018. The company provides a mobile health and wellness platform that enables users to track their health, fitness, and wellness goals. Kasha’s products and services include a mobile app, a health and fitness tracker, and a wellness coach.
5. GreenSCALE
GreenSCALE is a Lesotho-based startup that raised $1 million in VC funding in 2018. The company provides an agricultural supply chain management platform that enables farmers to buy and sell agricultural products and services. GreenSCALE’s products and services include an agricultural marketplace, a logistics management system, and a farmer financing service.
