Jahazii, a fintech startup, has successfully closed a $400,000 pre-seed funding round, comprising equity, debt, and grant financing. This investment will enable the company to develop Africa's workforce operating system, integrating HR, payroll, and embedded financial services to promote financial inclusion across the continent.

• The $400,000 funding round was supported by Antler East Africa, DEG Impulse, Jozi Angels, Innovest Afrika, and various angel investors.
• Jahazii aims to address the challenges faced by Sub-Saharan Africa's large informal workforce and employers struggling with manual payroll and compliance issues.
• The platform offers employees real-time access to earned wages, savings, and insurance by integrating financial tools directly into payroll systems, thus offering a responsible alternative to high-interest loan apps.