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WorldCover

@WorldCovr

WorldCover's mission is affordable risk management for the developing world.

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Joined November 2014
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A great opportunity to participate in the massive upside opportunities in Africa
aadil (@amamujee) profile pictureaadil
@amamujee8 Dec 2020
More people should have access to investment opportunities in emerging economies and private markets to improve diversification and drive long term returns. aadil.blog/2020/12/03/democr…
Democratizing VC Investing in Africa

Democratizing VC Investing in Africa

Most people don’t have access to investment opportunities in either emerging markets or private markets. Access to early-stage investing (venture capital), in particular, requires prohibitively hig…

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The agritech scene in Africa is buzzing and we are happy to be amongst such remarkable ventures! #insurtech #climate #tech #startups #agriculture #microinsurance
African Drone Forum (@ADF_rising) profile pictureAfrican Drone Forum@ADF_rising21 Nov 2019
#ADF2020 partner @wef explores how #drones are an integral part of the #agritech conversation. Learn more here: weforum.org/agenda/2019/08/a… @JumiaNigeria @Aerobotics_SA @tulaanews @WorldCovr @Andela @moringaschool @500Startups @techstars @ycombinator
How 'agritech' could lead Africa's rising start-up scene | World Economic Forum

How 'agritech' could lead Africa's rising start-up scene | World Economic Forum

E-commerce start-up Jumia was the first African company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It's now a guiding light for a host of innovative companies from the agricultural sector.

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Our CEO Chris Sheehan on today's panel @sgfintech sharing his views on how technology is an important part in addressing climate change. #SGFinTechFest #fintech #worldcover
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@sgfintechfest12 Nov 2019
“There’s no reason that #investing for good has to compete with the profit objective, it is preparing ourselves for what the #future holds, Christopher Sheehan, @WorldCovr on #FinTech for #good, on @Deloitte stage @ #SGFinTechFest #sustainablefinance
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WC will be at the #15thIMC in #Dhaka. We look forward to meeting old and new industry friends to talk about #cropinsurance and how #insurtech can help make #insurance more inclusive.
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We have learned a lot about USSD from our experience building great tools for farmers, and today we wanted to share some of what we have learned medium.com/worldcover-insura…
UX Best Practices for Feature Phone Apps

UX Best Practices for Feature Phone Apps

When I think “phone app”, I first think of an iOS or Android app. But for our customers we needed to utilize an antiquated tech called…

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Learn about how our efforts in Kenya are providing farmers like Hollings Mutisya with financial security during hard times of drought and climate change farmers.co.ke/article/200132…
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"This will allow us to fulfill our ultimate vision of making the world more resilient to climate change” - More details on our recent Series A round businessghana.com/site/news/…
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We're thrilled to announce our series A financing as we continue to expand our presence in Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana, as well as other markets, using our tech platform to provide climate insurance globally
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@TechCrunch3 May 2019
WorldCover raises $6M round for emerging markets climate insurance tcrn.ch/2ZTYt2v by @JakeRBright
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Replying to @WorldCovr
@WorldCovr is using blockchain and #climatedata like rainfall to bring affordable crop insurance to 20,000 farms in Africa. Will this tech help to distribute the risk of crop insurance more fairly? ow.ly/m2y430mTQPw

‘Smart’ insurance helps poor farmers to cut risk

Blockchain will enable cheaper and simpler cover

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WorldCover wishes a Happy Jamhuri Day to all our Kenyan Farmers! #JamhuriDay #KenyaAt55
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Today, over 20,000 #farmers in #Ghana, #Kenya & #Uganda have access to affordable 'smart' #insurance through their #smartphones as #CF20 company @WorldCovr uses #blockchaintechnology & #ML to help farmers cut #risk. @FinancialTimes ft.com/content/3a8c7746-d886…

‘Smart’ insurance helps poor farmers to cut risk

Blockchain will enable cheaper and simpler cover

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'Smart' insurance helps poor farmers to cut risk. #Blockchain will enable cheaper and simpler cover. ft.com/content/3a8c7746-d886… @FT #mobilemoney #smartcontracts @WorldCovr
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WorldCover and blockchain teapaw.org/liam_weld/status/98014…
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Great article @mims @WSJ teapaw.org/mr_z_ro/status/9683198…
_͟z_͟rͫoͬ_͟_͟ (@mr_z_ro) profile picture_͟z_͟rͫoͬ_͟_͟@mr_z_ro27 Feb 2018
Very proud of our program and its amazing partners (@CF_BFA + @WorldCovr, @PayGo_Energy, Rukula) for making the front page of today's @WSJbusiness. Congrats all on the recognition for all the hard work!!! 🤗
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Devex
@devex9 Jan 2018
From regulation to trust — here are 5 barriers holding back fintech entrepreneurs. bit.ly/2CXQbOH
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Kenyan startup @PayGo_Energy Energy taps seed funds to expand clean energy to poor HH. The Cost? As low as $0.50. bit.ly/2oIZkjW
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Nice to see @ycombinator and VCs taking an increasing interest in Africa. @VentureBeat : Africa is next for VCs. google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw1…
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Nomanini@Nomanini24 Mar 2017
Kicking off day 2 talking about trust creation in digital financial services, hosted by Catalyst Fund @CF_BFA #AFU17 #fintech #trust #DFS
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How do you build and retain customers' trust? @CF_BFA discussing with @WorldCovr @branch_co @khoslaimpact #afu17 #inclusivefintech
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Combining digital and physical channels essential to trust-building for DFS. #AFU17 @WorldCovr @BFAGlobal
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