The NVIDIA Inception programme has selected Hisa App, a Kenyan mobile investment platform that allows anyone in Kenya to participate in U.S. stocks and ETFs using mobile money.
The NVIDIA Inception programme is designed to support startups that are using artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to revolutionize sectors. The programme is designed to help startups grow quicker by providing them with access to cutting-edge technology and NVIDIA experts, as well as connections with venture capitalists and co-marketing support to increase their visibility. It has over 10,000 members from over 110 countries.
Every NVIDIA Inception member gets a custom set of ongoing benefits, such as NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute credits, marketing support, and technological assistance.
“We are delighted to join NVIDIA Inception and learn from the company’s immense expertise in machine learning and AI as we build the next generation of automated investing solutions for retail investors in Africa,” said Eric Jackson, Director of Product & Innovation, Hisa Inc.
The programme will allow the Kenyan fintech to accelerate its auto-investing and robo-advisory products as well as offer it the opportunity to collaborate with other AI-driven organizations.
Hisa is Africa’s first wealth management platform that encourages people to invest together. The app, which was launched in 2021, gives users access to several investing alternatives like as stocks and ETFs. Users can also receive real-time market updates, participate in market discussions, read business and financial news, and listen to hundreds of podcasts.
“Our goal with Hisa App is to improve financial literacy and make the whole investing process simpler through a social feed designed to make it possible to follow other investors and domain experts, see what they are investing in, exchange ideas,” Mr Eric Asuma, the Chief Executive said during the launch.
Hisa is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play store.