Announcing the TrailblzrGO VentureForge 2025 Inaugural Cohort
- Rodgers Nyanzi
- Aug 24
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 19
Today marks a monumental milestone for TrailblzrGO and for the global African and diaspora tech ecosystem. After a rigorous selection process with over 115 applications, we are honored to officially introduce the 16 exceptional startups that make up the VentureForge Accelerator Class of 2025.
These founders were chosen for their visionary leadership, their unique insights into massive market problems, and their demonstrated ability to execute with discipline and speed. They are building ambitious, scalable ventures in HealthTech, FinTech, Agritech, AI, and more, representing the very best of the "Think local, disrupt Global!" mindset.
The 12-week journey to scale begins now. We are incredibly proud to be their partners.
Meet the VentureForge 2025 Cohort:
An AI-powered digital health platform designed to make quality healthcare accessible, affordable, and timely for people across Africa.
The Trust Layer for Africa's Digital Economy. We combine decentralized escrow, collaboration tools, and AI productivity so every deal is safe, structured, and transparent.
A Kenyan agritech startup building a digital commodity chain platform to connect a trusted network of farmers in Africa to food producers and cooperatives.
Founder: Roy Njoka (LinkedIn)
Centry lets Nigerians turn crypto or stablecoins into instant naira bank payouts—minutes, not days—with transparent pricing and compliance built in.
The leading app for the detection and management of hemorrhoids - a condition affecting 1.5 Billion people worldwide.
Founders: Ekaterina Pikovich (LinkedIn), Danila Trubachev (LinkedIn), Yazan Hassouna (LinkedIn)
6. Collector Capital (LinkedIn)
The first and only secured commercial P2P lending platform, connecting accredited investors with small and mid-sized businesses for asset-backed, short-term loans.
Founder: James Hicks (LinkedIn)
A Canada-based inclusion and accessibility company designing AI-powered tools and platforms to make education, employment, and technology accessible for the 1.3 billion people with disabilities worldwide.
8. AC3D (Website)
A US-based developer of vertically integrated 3D printing technology that makes construction cheaper, greener, and more productive.
9. Qwesi AI
A voice-first, AI-powered platform built to connect Africa's offline, informal, and underserved workforce to jobs, training, and funding - using just a phone call or WhatsApp messenger.
10. Gogolo eSports (LinkedIn)
Africa's premier destination for competitive gaming and sports entertainment.
Founder: Daniel Nyanzi (LinkedIn)
11. Supeedi Brands (LinkedIn)
A turnkey solution empowering restaurants and retail brands to start or expand in prime locations across Africa affordably and with ease.
Clargreen converts agricultural waste into biochar, removing carbon from the atmosphere and empowering farmers to grow more food sustainably.
Founder: Tobechukwu Obi (LinkedIn)
13. PeakPulse (Website)
A Tanzanian tech startup revolutionizing digital entertainment with JamiiVision, a mobile-first streaming platform launched in August 2025.
Founder: Mikila Rashid (LinkedIn)
An innovative app and platform designed to revolutionize how Shooting Organisations connect, organize, and engage with their members.
Founder: Georgina Bowman (LinkedIn)
15. KisoFresh (Website)
Accelerating the sourcing of high-value commodities 5x faster on the African continent whilst reducing related business expenses by 49%.
Founder: Malik Musumba (LinkedIn)
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