Amini (startup)
Amini is a Nairobi-based climate technology startup founded in 2022, that focuses on solving Africa's environmental data gap through artificial intelligence and satellite technology. In March 2022, Amini raised a US$2 million pre-seed investment round. In 2023, the company raised an additional US$4 million in seed funding led by Salesforce Ventures and Female Founders Fund to further develop its technology platform.[1]
The purpose of Amini is to build a comprehensive environmental data source for Africa to support sustainability efforts and supply chain resilience. Its founder, Kate Kallot, specializes in AI innovation and technology. For her efforts through Amini, Time magazine called Kallot one of the top 100 most influential people of 2023.[2][3][4][5]
Amini utilizes AI and space technologies to provide environmental insights for farmers.[6][7][8][9][10]
References[edit]
- ↑ Kene-Okafor, Tage (2023-05-18). "Pale Blue Dot backs Amini, an African climate tech startup solving environmental data scarcity". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "The future of the AI ecosystem with Kate Kallot". Wired UK. ISSN 1357-0978. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ Agbetiloye, Adekunle (2023-09-12). "Meet the 11 Africans named among the 100 most influential people in AI 2023". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "TIME100 AI 2023: Kate Kallot". Time. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Kate Kallot and Fatima Tambajang on Africa as an Innovation Hub". Time. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ Rainbow, Jason (2023-11-30). "Amini raises $4 million for Africa-focused environmental constellation". SpaceNews. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ Jackson, Tom (2023-12-05). "Kenyan climate-tech startup Amini raises $4m seed funding round". Disrupt Africa. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ Faboade, Deborah (2023-11-30). "Climate Data Startup Amini Raises USD 4 Million in Seed Funding". Space in Africa. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Nairobi-based Climatetech Startup Amini Raises $4M Seed". 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ↑ "Africa-Focused Initiatives At COP28 Amplifying The Voices Of Women And Youth". www.forbesafrica.com. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
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