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00:00We are thrilled to announce today the second edition of Bloomberg's Africa Startups to Watch list.
00:10Our inaugural list showcased that companies that are redefining innovation on this continent,
00:16from those decoding African genomics to startups using AI to expand healthcare access,
00:23helping farmers monetize their cattle, and even building robots that cut electricity use.
00:30Some of those founders are with us today.
00:33Many like Anda, a ride-hailing firm in Angola, and Swiftwee,
00:39which helps South African trade livestock more efficiently,
00:43are now raising new rounds to scale their growth.
00:47With this next edition, we aim to spotlight even more companies
00:52that are tackling Africa's biggest challenges in bold and creative ways.
00:58The startups are crucial, especially in a world fraught with geopolitical challenges,
01:03trade war, and a climate crisis that disproportionately affects the world's second largest continent.
01:10We invite you to submit nominations for this year's list by scanning the QR code right behind me,
01:16spread the word, and help us discover the next generation of African innovators.
01:22Thank you so much.
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