EdenCare, Rwanda’s digital health insurer, has received €250,000 from French development finance institution Proparco in a move aimed at accelerating access to affordable, tech-driven healthcare coverage across East Africa. The funding will support EdenCare’s expansion in Rwanda and Kenya, two markets where gaps in insurance coverage remain significant.
EdenCare is positioning itself at the intersection of insurance and technology, targeting long-standing structural inefficiencies in the region’s health insurance ecosystem. With coverage still limited and fragmented particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the company offers digital-first insurance products tailored to employers seeking affordable and efficient healthcare solutions for their staff.
Alongside its core insurance business, EdenCare is building a B2B SaaS platform designed to help traditional insurers modernize their operations. The platform integrates artificial intelligence to automate claims processing, detect fraud, and streamline interactions between insurers, healthcare providers, and patients.
That infrastructure is already gaining traction. EdenCare’s system connects to roughly 70% of Rwanda’s healthcare facilities over 1,300 hospitals and clinics and extends into Kenya, where it integrates with more than 600 facilities. The result is near real-time access to care and improved operational efficiency across the healthcare value chain.
“By supporting EdenCare, we are contributing to a concrete shift in access to healthcare for underserved workers and businesses in East Africa,” said Fabrice Perez, Head of Financial Institutions and Innovation at Proparco. “In a context where fewer than 16% of Rwanda’s population has private health coverage, EdenCare’s model demonstrates that inclusive insurtech is both impactful and commercially viable.”
The investment reflects a broader trend of impact capital flowing into African healthtech and insurtech startups that combine scalability with social outcomes. For EdenCare, the fresh capital is expected to deepen provider integrations, expand its product offering, and accelerate regional growth strengthening its role as a key player in reshaping how healthcare is financed and delivered in East Africa.