Renew Capital has selected 15 African startups, including Kenya's Zendawa, for their inaugural Venture Lab focused on embedded finance innovation.

• Over 500 applicants from 48 African countries vied for a spot in the program.
• The selected startups will receive training and be considered for investment to address Africa's estimated $330 billion annual credit gap for SMEs.
• Renew Capital, a venture capital firm, is championing this initiative to support startups building financial solutions tailored for underserved businesses.