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Our team is overjoyed to be part of the latest #ACCEL cohort

ANNOUNCING: the eight startups selected for Year 3 of #ACCEL, our accelerator for BIPOC-led startups with Browning the Green Space! ?? Andros Innovations has developed a revolutionary reactor that produces ammonia more cheaply, cleanly, and safely than traditional methods do. Its founder is Laron Burrows. ?? Carbonext Inc. is leveraging a proprietary, off-the-shelf 3D-graphene technology to develop integrated solutions with carbon-coated silicon anodes to address current challenges in the graphite ecosystem, as well as lithium-battery anodes. Its founder is Olanrewaju Tanimola. ?? FAST Metals has developed a hydrometallurgical-recovery process capable of extracting iron, aluminum, scandium, titanium, and other rare-earth elements from industrial tailings such as bauxite residue—also known as red mud—which is produced as a waste byproduct in the primary extraction of aluminum. Its founders are Sumedh Gostu and Anthony Staley. ?? Inductive Robotics deploys autonomous robots that deliver EV charging directly to parked vehicles in commercial parking facilities, using a subscription-based model. Its co-founders are Madhav Ayyagari and David Alspaugh. ?? Plasene offers an innovative platform that converts plastic waste into liquid fuel and low-carbon hydrogen by leveraging proprietary catalysts and modular, scalable, pre-engineered units. Its founders are Sohel Shaikh, Alper Gulludag, and Romolo Raciti. ?? Respire Energy is redefining energy storage with a safe, low-cost, and long-duration metal-air battery designed for microgrids. Built with non-flammable and earth-abundant materials, it delivers eight-plus hours of reliable energy storage and backup power. Its founders are David Hsu, Xiaowei Teng, and Candy Wong. ?? Tato Labs is developing scalable, innovative, bioplastic products and packaging solutions that leverage potato starch, protect and preserve the natural ecosystem, and minimize plastic waste. Its founders are Mecca McDonald and Mia Dunn. ?? THOLA provides an on-demand marketplace for commercial-building sustainability and safety management, with a mission to decarbonize old buildings. Its founder is Nneile Nkholise. Learn more and read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dWKQ9Hv8 Register to meet these founders at the Year 3 Kickoff Event on March 6: https://lnkd.in/eGk3JHvp Thanks to our Curriculum + Resources partner VentureWell and funders Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Equinor, MassDevelopment: Growth Capital Division, Microsoft, Shell, and Barr Foundation for their support of the program!

Happy to see THOLA on the list…??????

We are elated for our CEO Nneile Nkholise’s nomination by Global Entrepreneurship Festival ????

Dear Parent How long are we going to ignore the elephant in the room? Every year the increasing demand for housing by young people from different parts of the world who leave their homes in search of the academic dream, has catapulted in the rise of non-compliant and hazard-prone buildings being offered to them under the term: "student accommodation." As we demand quality education for our children, let's also demand quality and safety in the spaces where that education is delivered. #GetThola

We have all experienced our "food catfish" moment; when a meal that looks like a 10/10 turns out to be a 0/10. A meal may just be a few bucks that we cry over for a moment and easily forget about it, but imagine if it's something more valuable like a car, house or even a pricy bag? That pain and agony lasts a long time, even a lifetime for some. What is your memorable catfish moment?

?? Exciting news! We’re proud to share that our CEO, Nneile Nkholise, has been invited to be a panelist at the 6th Africa Tech Female Founder Summit in Nairobi. With her journey co-founding iMed Tech and THOLA, she looks forward to sharing thoughts on innovation and sustainability. Let’s celebrate the contributions of women in tech together! ??? #AfricaTech #FemaleFounders #THOLA

Applications are now open to attend the TLcom Capital LLP 6th annual Africa Tech Female Founder Summit on 15th October 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. As one of Africa’s largest gatherings of women tech entrepreneurs, this year’s summit, themed Transformative Leadership: Redefining Success in Tech, will provide a platform for learning, networking, uniting and empowering female founders across Africa. Hear from Nelly Chatue-Diop [Ejara], Nneile Nkholise [THOLA], Rasha Rady [Chefaa], Sneha Mehta, CFA [Uncover], Wandia Gichuru [Vivo Fashion Group ], Daisy Liech [TLcom Capital LLP] amongst others as they highlight the crucial role of leadership and partnerships in scaling tech businesses. The summit will also feature a pitch session for pre-selected startups to pitch their companies and gather feedback from Africa’s leading investors, including Yemi Keri [Rising Tide Africa] and Joyce-Ann Wainaina and [Chui Ventures]. Follow the registering link to apply as an attendee before 23 September 2024: https://lnkd.in/eERiifMn See you there! #TLcomFemaleFounder24 #Africa #WomenInTech

We’re pleased to officially announce that the 6th edition of our annual Africa Female Tech Female Founder Summit will be coming to Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, 15th October 2024! Themed “Transformative Leadership: Redefining Success in Tech”, this year’s summit is designed to unite, inspire, and empower female founders across Africa, offering a platform to learn from each other and establish supportive networks. Conversations will explore the various dynamics of how female leaders navigate the current business environment and emphasise the importance of transformative leadership and strategic partnerships in scaling businesses within the tech industry. The summit will feature keynote speeches, fireside chats, panel discussions, a pitch session and interactive sessions led by fantastic and seasoned leaders who have made significant strides across Africa. This will include founders Nelly Chatue-Diop [Ejara], Nneile Nkholise [THOLA], Rasha Rady [Chefaa], Sneha Mehta, CFA [Uncover] and Wandia Gichuru [Vivo Fashion Group ]. There will be masterclass sessions that will provide insights into crucial business management issues, additionally, discussions on partnerships led by corporate leaders. We have introduced a pitch session at this year’s summit as an opportunity for pre-selected startups to pitch their companies and gather feedback from Africa’s leading investors such as Yemi Keri [Rising Tide Africa] and Joyce-Ann Wainaina [Chui Ventures]. If you're a female founder building a business focussed on Africa, apply before 23rd September by registering through this link: https://lnkd.in/dRv7rYpw #TLcomFemaleFounder24 #Africa #WomenInTech

The 6th Edition of Africa Tech Female Founder Summit to be Held in Nairobi Next month. TLcom Capital LLP?has announced that it will host the 6th edition of the Africa Tech Female Founder Summit in Nairobi next month. The summit will be held on Tuesday 15th October 2024 and is currently accepting applications for participants. Some of the speakers at this year’s event include female founders like: ?? Nelly Chatue-Diop?of Ejara (A platform to democratize investment and savings in Africa, particularly in assets such as: crypto, financial bonds, etc). ?? Nneile Nkholise?of THOLA (Seeks to assist companies measure and reduce their environmental impact and increase their sustainability). ?? Rasha Rady?from Chefaa (A patient-centric pharmacy benefits platform). ?? Sneha Mehta, CFA?of Uncover (A a community-built skincare brand) Speaking on the upcoming event, Omobola Johnson, Senior Partner at TLcom Capital, says, “After navigating one of the toughest years for the tech ecosystem, founders now face a completely new landscape. Capital is still scarce and investors are increasingly pushing entrepreneurs to build, move to profitability faster and scale. But amidst all these demands, we’re missing a crucial discussion—what does it take to succeed in this context, especially as a woman? This Summit will highlight the high-performance qualities that will empower female founders to rise to the forefront as industry leaders in this demanding environment.” Andreata Muforo, Partner at TLcom Capital, adds, “As women leaders, we often find ourselves navigating uncharted territories where traditional models of success don’t always resonate with our values. This year’s Summit is about exploring what it truly means to lead from within. We’re focusing on the skills that shape our influence—how we hire, how we cultivate culture, and how we make decisions that are authentically our own. The event will go far beyond business performance metrics; it’s about reconstructing leadership on our terms and inspiring the next generation to see themselves in these roles.” #africa #AfricaTechFemaleFounderSummit #Nairobi https://lnkd.in/dSMNFtbV