Before generative AI became all the rage, vertical software, and embedded/vertical fintech were all the rage (perhaps it still is for many others as it is for me). At Equal, we love investing in vertical software businesses. When properly executed, vertical software leverages the nuances of a given market to improve efficiencies around critical workflows and to aggregate and surface key business insights. The best-in-class examples create a system of record for businesses within the category.
Reaching out!! This is also how we see things and our approach is informed by experience in skilled labour and construction. We are taking a patient Emerging Market angle toward this (Africa and India) as we believe the Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid provides the slingshot to aim at Giants. Product is ZAKO and we are raising a modest Pre Seed this Spring, happy to share more. -Morgen
Reaching out!! This is also how we see things and our approach is informed by experience in skilled labour and construction. We are taking a patient Emerging Market angle toward this (Africa and India) as we believe the Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid provides the slingshot to aim at Giants. Product is ZAKO and we are raising a modest Pre Seed this Spring, happy to share more. -Morgen