Markets served
Empowering Businesses. Creating Opportunities. Transforming Communities.
We measure success not only by the businesses we serve, but by the livelihoods improved, opportunities created, and economic growth unlocked across Africa.
By the numbers
Built by Africans for Africans
Behind every number is a shop, team, reseller, partner, and business owner using Uzapoint to work better every day.
Corporate partners
Workshops conducted
Team & reseller network
SMEs trained in our workshops
Businesses served across Africa
Outlets powered across Africa
Daily active users across Africa
Jobs created through our SMEs
SME financing unlocked for SMEs
Grant financing unlocked for Uzapoint
Value of transactions processed
of jobs created are for youth
SMEs served are women-led
SMEs served are profitable
SMEs served have gone regional
SMEs served are PWDs
Thriving SMEs are the foundation of prosperous economies
Small and medium-sized businesses account for the majority of enterprises and employment across Africa, yet many remain constrained by limited access to technology, finance, business skills, and markets. Our mission is to remove these barriers by building an integrated ecosystem that enables entrepreneurs to start, grow, and scale sustainable businesses.
Our impact extends far beyond software. Every solution we develop, every partnership we build, and every entrepreneur we empower contributes to stronger businesses, more jobs, greater financial inclusion, and more resilient communities.
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Impact pillarSME Digital Transformation
We help businesses transition from manual operations to intelligent, data-driven enterprises.
Through Uzapoint's integrated business management platform, SMEs gain visibility over sales, inventory, accounting, procurement, customer relationships, taxation, payments, and performance, enabling better decisions and sustainable growth.
- Business digitization
- Operational efficiency
- Productivity improvement
- AI-powered decision support
- Business resilience
- Formalization of SMEs
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Impact pillarFinancial Inclusion
Technology should open doors to finance, not create barriers.
By transforming business data into trusted financial insights, we help SMEs build digital financial identities that improve access to loans, insurance, payment solutions, and other financial services through banking and fintech partners.
- SME financing
- Embedded finance
- Digital payments
- Insurance access
- Credit readiness
- Financial resilience
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Impact pillarEntrepreneurship & Business Capacity Building
Technology alone does not grow businesses. Knowledge does.
Through Uzapoint Academy, workshops, webinars, mentorship, and strategic partnerships, we equip entrepreneurs with practical skills in financial management, marketing, taxation, leadership, digital commerce, AI adoption, and business growth.
- Entrepreneur education
- Business mentorship
- Financial literacy
- Digital skills
- Leadership development
- AI readiness
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Impact pillarYouth Employment & Future Skills
Africa's greatest asset is its young population.
Our Graduate Trainee Program, internships, mentorship initiatives, and professional development opportunities prepare graduates with practical experience in technology, business, sales, customer success, data, and innovation.
- Graduate employability
- Future-ready skills
- Leadership development
- Career acceleration
- Innovation culture
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Impact pillarInclusive Entrepreneurship
Economic opportunity should be accessible to everyone.
We support women-led businesses, youth entrepreneurs, startups, rural enterprises, and underserved communities by reducing barriers to technology, knowledge, and financial services.
- Women-owned businesses
- Youth entrepreneurship
- Inclusive technology
- Rural enterprise
- Equal access to opportunity
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Impact pillarJob Creation Through Entrepreneurship
One successful business creates opportunities for many others.
Through our SME Empowerment Program, Reseller Program, partner ecosystem, implementation network, and growing customer base, we enable entrepreneurs to create sustainable businesses and employment within their communities.
- Entrepreneurship
- Self-employment
- Reseller ecosystem
- Local business growth
- Community prosperity
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Impact pillarCollaborative Ecosystems
Lasting impact requires collaboration.
We partner with banks, fintechs, governments, development organizations, accelerators, universities, payment providers, technology companies, accountants, consultants, and business support organizations to help SMEs succeed.
- Public-private partnerships
- Financial institutions
- Development partners
- Innovation ecosystems
- Technology collaborations
- Market access
Stronger SMEs advance sustainable development
Africa's progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals depends significantly on the strength of its small and medium-sized businesses.
By helping SMEs digitise operations, improve profitability, access financial services, create jobs, develop skills, and participate in the digital economy, Uzapoint contributes to a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Our strongest alignment is with SDGs 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 17. Across these goals, our technology, programmes, partnerships, and financial ecosystem help African entrepreneurs build enterprises that endure, grow, and create lasting impact.
SDG 1 · No PovertyEnding poverty through sustainable enterprise growth
We help entrepreneurs build stronger, more profitable, and more resilient businesses that protect livelihoods and create employment.
Long-term impactWhen an SME becomes more sustainable, the benefits extend to employees, suppliers, customers, and dependants, creating a wider economic ripple effect.
How Uzapoint contributes
- Improve profitability and business sustainability
- Support income generation for owners, employees, agents, and resellers
- Create pathways to self-employment and entrepreneurship
- Connect businesses to financing, insurance, and growth opportunities
- Strengthen enterprises that support families and communities
SDG 4 · Quality EducationEquipping entrepreneurs and young professionals with practical skills
Uzapoint combines technology with business education through the Academy, Graduate Trainee Program, reseller training, onboarding, workshops, and financial literacy partnerships.
Long-term impactThese programmes close the gap between formal education and practical workplace or entrepreneurial skills, improving employability and business success.
How Uzapoint contributes
- Train SME owners in business, finance, marketing, tax, technology, and leadership
- Provide practical digital skills for entrepreneurs
- Offer graduate trainees structured workplace experience and mentorship
- Equip resellers and agents with implementation and customer-support skills
- Deliver specialised training with ecosystem partners
SDG 5 · Gender EqualityExpanding opportunities for women entrepreneurs
We help women entrepreneurs formalise and grow through better access to technology, financial records, training, payments, and financing opportunities.
Long-term impactDigitally empowered women can grow their incomes, create jobs, strengthen household financial security, and contribute more fully to local economies.
How Uzapoint contributes
- Support women-owned and women-led SMEs
- Improve access to digital business tools
- Build reliable financial records that strengthen financing applications
- Provide training, mentorship, and ecosystem opportunities
- Create employment and reseller opportunities for women
SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic GrowthPowering SME growth and employment creation
This goal is most directly connected to our mission. We equip SMEs with the infrastructure to operate efficiently, grow sustainably, and create jobs.
Long-term impactStronger SMEs create stable employment, increase local economic activity, strengthen supply chains, and contribute to inclusive growth.
How Uzapoint contributes
- Increase productivity and operational efficiency
- Support business formalisation and professional management
- Create direct and indirect employment
- Create income through reseller and agent programmes
- Prepare young people through the Graduate Trainee Program
- Expand access to working capital and financial services
SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureBuilding digital infrastructure for African SMEs
Our platform integrates business management, payments, tax compliance, artificial intelligence, analytics, and financial services in one ecosystem.
Long-term impactAccessible, sophisticated technology narrows the digital divide between SMEs and larger enterprises.
How Uzapoint contributes
- Digitise core business operations
- Provide cloud-based infrastructure to SMEs
- Turn business data into actionable AI recommendations
- Integrate banks, payments, tax systems, and digital services
- Enable multi-branch and multi-country operations
- Generate alternative data that supports financial inclusion
SDG 10 · Reduced InequalitiesExpanding access to technology and financial opportunities
We make enterprise-grade tools and opportunities more accessible to informal traders, young entrepreneurs, and businesses outside major commercial centres.
Long-term impactUzapoint levels the playing field by widening access to tools, data, markets, and financial services.
How Uzapoint contributes
- Make enterprise technology accessible to SMEs
- Support underserved and emerging markets
- Offer flexible packages for different growth stages
- Help SMEs build credible business profiles
- Connect businesses to lenders, insurers, and payment providers
- Reduce the cost of digitisation through partnerships
SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and ProductionHelping businesses reduce waste and use resources efficiently
Inventory, procurement, production, expiry, batch, and reporting capabilities show businesses how resources move through their operations.
Long-term impactBetter visibility helps SMEs reduce waste, control costs, and operate more responsibly while improving profitability.
How Uzapoint contributes
- Reduce overstocking and unnecessary purchasing
- Identify slow-moving and obsolete inventory
- Support batch and expiry-date management
- Reduce spoilage and product wastage
- Improve production planning and material use
- Reduce paper dependence through digital records
SDG 17 · Partnerships for the GoalsScaling impact through strategic collaboration
Our impact model connects banks, payment providers, technology companies, development organisations, educators, governments, and professional-service providers.
Long-term impactPartnerships let us deliver more comprehensive support than technology alone while expanding reach and measurable development outcomes.
How Uzapoint contributes
- Deliver SME workshops, financing, payments, and digital banking with banks
- Expand digital commerce with payment networks and fintechs
- Connect tax, insurance, HR, logistics, and accounting services
- Scale youth programmes with development partners
- Support the Graduate Trainee Program with GDI
- Build entrepreneurial capability with education partners
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Explore impact through three lenses
Select a lens to reveal the measures behind our environmental, social, and governance commitments.
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Environmental
Smarter businesses with lower operational waste
By digitising business operations and improving inventory planning, Uzapoint helps SMEs reduce waste, optimise resources, and operate more sustainably.
S
Social
Empowering entrepreneurs and creating jobs
Every business we empower strengthens local economies by creating employment, improving livelihoods, and expanding opportunity.
G
Governance
Building trust through responsible innovation
Responsible governance means protecting customer data, operating transparently, complying with regulations, and building technology customers can trust.
How we create lasting change
Capital, education, partnerships, and community programs, each designed to help African SMEs grow with confidence.
Uzapoint Empowerment Program
Working capital, grants, and growth support for SMEs ready to scale operations and reach new customers.
- Inventory-backed working capital facilities
- Grant windows for high-potential retail and agri-SMEs
- Advisory support to deploy funds responsibly
Uzapoint Reseller Program
Create sustainable income while helping African SMEs adopt the technology they need to grow.
- Three partner levels with a clear growth path
- Multiple recurring income opportunities
- Training, certification, marketing, and technical support
Uzapoint Academy Program
Practical training for entrepreneurs, cashiers, managers, and field teams, online and in person.
- Role-based courses for owners, managers, and cashiers
- In-person workshops across key markets
- Certification paths for reseller and partner teams
Uzapoint Graduate Trainee Program
Launch your career with hands-on experience, structured mentorship, and a mission to transform SMEs across Africa.
- 6 career pathways across business, tech, and operations
- Structured 5-phase learning journey
- Mentorship from industry professionals
Partnerships
Banks, telcos, payment providers, and development organisations co-creating SME growth infrastructure.
- Banking, payments, fintech, and technology alliances
- Development and education ecosystem partners
- Co-branded programs that reach underserved SMEs
Achievements
Awards and global recognition for innovation, entrepreneurship, and measurable SME impact across Africa.
- Africa Business Heroes finalist recognition
- Google Black Founders Fund support
- TotalEnergies Startupper recognition
Metrics
Businesses served, outlets powered, financing unlocked, and transaction volume across our ecosystem.
- 10,000+ businesses served across Africa
- $800M+ in transaction value processed
- 10+ markets with active merchant networks
Testimonials
Real businesses, real stories about how owners transformed operations with Uzapoint.
- Retail, hospitality, and services success stories
- Video and written testimonials from active merchants
- Before-and-after visibility into daily operations
CSR
Long-term community initiatives that support children, education, youth development, and brighter futures.
- Children's home outreach and long-term relationships
- Education sponsorship and career mentorship
- Youth sports, leadership, and community development