Acasa is a proptech company that uses the “buy before you sell” model in Latin America. Its counterparts in the US include Knock, Orchard, Fly Homes, and Homeward. The company makes it easy for homeowners to purchase a new home without needing to sell their old property by making down payment loans, signing up for the new mortgage, and handling the sale of the old house.

Kenyan startup Sokowatch, an e-commerce company leveraging technology to transform the informal retail supply chain, has closed a US$125 million Series B equity round, while also rebranding to Wasoko and launching operations in West Africa. The platform enables retailers to order products at any time via SMS or mobile app and receive delivery through its proprietary logistics network to their store.