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“Almost all venture-backed tech founders are dealing with high stress levels, loneliness, and the potential for burnout. – Inc.Africa

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Ameya Upadhyay, Venture Partner and Lisa Mikkelsen,
Head of Global Human Capital
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digital banking
Investing in Akua: Revolutionizing Payment Processing in Colombia and Spanish-Speaking LatAm
Flourish participated in Akua's $4.3M seed round announced in October 2024. This marks our first investment in Colombia.
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frontier
Why We Invested in Treehouse
Flourish led the $16.6M Series A round for Treehouse is a software-enabled platform for electrification projects that empower households and businesses to accelerate the shift toward a more sustainable future.
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frontier technology
SPRY: Powering physical therapy clinics with AI-driven SaaS
Flourish led the $15 million round in SPRY, the innovator behind physical therapy's first AI-driven practice management platform. We feel privileged to back co-founders Brij Bhuptani and Riyaz Rehman, and to join investors Together Fund,...
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regtech
Our Investment in Brico: Bringing Joy to the Financial Licensing Process 
Founded in 2023 by Snigdha Kumar and Edward Swiac, Brico serves financial institutions and fintechs that must apply for and maintain licenses of all types at the state and federal levels.
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featured
Ameya Upadhyay Q&A with The Cable: 5-year investment projections, startup founder wellbeing and financial sustainability
Keen on creating a better financial system in Africa, Ameya Upadhyay spoke with TheCable’s Desmond Okon on emerging trends within the African ecosystem that promote financial sustainability, and how startups can leverage their agility to navigate...
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media & money
How Mission-Driven Film Directors, Social Media Influencers, and Other Creatives Are Shaping the Narrative for a Fair Financial System
We launched Flourish five years ago with a venture capital business model focused on improving the financial system so it works better for households and small businesses. The majority of our work involves investing in...
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news
Ameya Upadhyay interview in Bendada: Tough times don't last—tough startups do
In 2023, funding into African startups amounted to $2 billion, representing a 43% decline compared to the $3.3 billion raised in 2022. In an era marked by unprecedented challenges, the landscape on which startups and...
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frontier
The Future of Trust and Transparency in Finance 
Flourish invests in Bluprynt Financial disclosures are vital for transparency, trust, and fairness in the financial system. Clear disclosures help consumers navigate complex financial products. In the U.S., the concept of financial disclosure became prominent...
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blog
Opinion: Successful startups are led by healthy founders
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re launching the Flourishing Founders section on our site. At Flourish, we want founders to thrive, along with their companies. The page collects resources for company leaders and...
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founder wellbeing
Brex Co-CEO Reports Burnout and Sparks Debate: What About Founder Mental Health?
Leading a startup to success is a great responsibility. Once the challenge of launching a great idea into the market is overcome, founders start to deal with the common setbacks of running a company, usually...
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