Gozem Partners With AAIC to Launch New Health-based Service for Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa

‘African Super App’, Gozem and Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC), the investment manager for Africa Healthcare Fund recently announced that they will work closely together to launch health services inside the African Super App that targets the Francophone sub-Saharan African market via the app. This partnership is the result of a recent investment from AAIC in Gozem’s pre-series A round.

In the summer of 2020, Gozem launched its Super App that enables its base of customers to access a suite of services such as transport, payment and delivery. Gozem is now ready to add more services in verticals such as health services which represent one of the most important needs for the African population.

Gozem will leverage AAIC’s vast experience in this sector and its portfolio of companies to identify and launch the best suited health-related services for Francophone sub-Saharan Africa.

Shigeru Handa , Director of AAIC said:

“Gozem is one of the most achieved Super Apps we’ve seen so far in Africa with its strong team. We will put our knowledge and facilitate access to our portfolio companies to accelerate added value to its Super App ecosystem. We have invested in innovative companies which enhance the accessibility of the healthcare ecosystem to more people, including telehealth, online pharma and insurance. We are excited to work with Gozem for building a solid healthcare ecosystem.”

The new partnership will enable the West African startup to expand into new African markets with the launch of new healthcare service. This service will be available to users in its existing markets, including Togo and Benin. The tech startup reportedly aims to expand to Gabon and Cameroon in the new year. 

Healthcare services are critical to any society and Gozem aims to utilise the wealth of knowledge provided by AAIC and its portfolio of companies to successfully launch the new healthcare service feature. 

Gregory Costamagna, Co-Founder of Gozem comments that the partnership will assist in identifying and launching best-suited health-driven services targeted at Francophone sub-Saharan Africa.

Gregory Costamagna , Co-Founder of Gozem, said;

“Gozem will benefit from AAIC’s strong experience in the health industry in Africa. We value investors that join us to make a difference with a unique value proposition.”