Kenyan Mobile trading platform Hisa last week announced it had been selected to join NVIDIA Inception, a program that nurtures startups that are revolutionizing industries with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science.
Hisa which allows anyone in Kenya to invest in U.S. stocks and ETFs using mobile money is now part of the 10,000+ members in 110 countries in NVIDIA Inception. The program supports startups during critical stages of product development, prototyping, and deployment.
NVIDIA Inception is a free program designed to help startups evolve faster through access to cutting-edge technology and NVIDIA experts, connections with venture capitalists, and co-marketing support to heighten the startup’s visibility.
The selection will help Hisa accelerate its auto-investing and robo-advisory products by providing access to cutting-edge NVIDIA technology.
Inception will also offer Hisa the opportunity to collaborate with other AI-driven organizations.
“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.
Hisa, in addition to allowing users to invest in U.S. stocks and ETFs, enables users to get real-time market updates, follow market discussions, read business and finance news, and listen to hundreds of podcasts.
Want to Apply for NVIDIA Inception for Startups? You’re encouraged to apply to NVIDIA Inception no matter what your current funding stage is. There are no application deadlines, cohorts, or term limits. Additionally, all startups enter the program as valuable Community members. You can apply here.
