Inside Itanna’s Portfolio: Investing in Africa’s Tech Future
A Platform Built for Scale
Itanna’s mission is clear: empower early-stage and growth-stage tech companies across Africa to scale with structure, speed, and impact. Backed by the Honeywell Group, Itanna’s investment strategy is focused on high-growth businesses that deliver real solutions and are poised for global relevance.
With a dual approach — direct investment and accelerator funding — Itanna supports ventures through capital, mentorship, and deep network access. The goal? Help startups move faster, grow smarter, and compete on a global scale.
Key Startups in the Itanna Ecosystem
Accounteer – Cloud Accounting for SMEs
Accounteer is a cloud-based accounting platform designed for small businesses. Entrepreneurs can easily manage invoices, monitor expenses, and keep financial records up to date — all from one interface. The tool simplifies the often-complex process of financial oversight, empowering business owners to stay in control of their money.
AppZone – Unlocking Financial Access
AppZone is Africa’s leading provider of locally developed banking and payment solutions. Its mission is bold: give more people access to financial services using innovative tech. The platform is helping banks modernize operations while providing tools for digital banking, payment processing, and fintech integration.
Powercube – Energy Independence Reimagined
Powercube delivers affordable, off-grid power solutions. Through a modular setup of solar panels, batteries, and inverters, users can generate and store energy without relying on unstable grid infrastructure. It’s clean, scalable, and designed for the realities of African energy needs.
Learning, Health, and Living — Tech That Matters
Simbi – Interactive Learning Anywhere
AppZone is Africa’s leading provider of locally developed banking and payment solutions. Its mission is bold: give more people access to financial services using innovative tech. The platform is helping banks modernize operations while providing tools for digital banking, payment processing, and fintech integration.
GeroCare – Preventive Health for Elders
Powercube delivers affordable, off-grid power solutions. Through a modular setup of solar panels, batteries, and inverters, users can generate and store energy without relying on unstable grid infrastructure. It’s clean, scalable, and designed for the realities of African energy needs.
E-Estate – Smart Living for Gated Communities
E-Estate provides cloud-based tools for estate managers to coordinate operations and interact with residents. Accessible via mobile or web apps, the system enables billing, service requests, community notices, and more — all in one secure environment.
Quick Overview of Portfolio Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the types of businesses supported through Itanna’s portfolio:
| Startup | Sector | Core Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Accounteer | Finance | Cloud-based accounting for small businesses |
| AppZone | Fintech | Banking & payment tech for African banks |
| Powercube | Energy | Off-grid solar and inverter systems |
| Simbi | EdTech | Personalized, adaptive learning platform |
| GeroCare | HealthTech | Subscription-based elderly medical care |
| E-Estate | PropTech | Estate management software for communities |
