Vula

Vula is an AI-powered Software as a Service (SaaS) platform transforming SME financing in Africa. Vula streamlines the connection between small businesses and capital providers by automating deal flow, reducing operational inefficiencies, and improving data transparency across the financing ecosystem. 

Vula’s suite of AI-driven tools—including the Vula Funding Assistant, Intelligent Marketplace, Vula OS, and Vula Navigator—help SMEs access capital faster, while enabling funders to operate more efficiently and make data-informed decisions. 

By bridging the trust gap and simplifying processes, Vula is building the next-generation infrastructure for SME finance in Africa—one that’s smarter, faster, and more inclusive. 

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Vula: leveraging data to transform SME financing in Africa

Practice area: Digital services
Investment years: 2025-present
Region: Africa