FINALIST outside of Japan

Kenya

OPESHA Solutions provides a smart platform that connects SMEs with banks, microfinance institutions, VCs, and investors using AI-driven analytics. It simplifies loan applications, improves approval chances, and identifies optimal financial products for businesses. By harnessing machine learning, OPESHA transforms SME credit access across Africa, promoting financial inclusion, efficient capital allocation, and sustainable growth for emerging businesses.

John Wangombe is the Founder & MD of OPESHA Solutions, a Pan-African fintech leveraging AI and machine learning to simplify SME credit access. With a background in tech entrepreneurship and experience mentoring startups across Africa, John has led OPESHA to partnerships with governments, banks, and international organizations, driving financial inclusion for underserved SMEs.