French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi has announced a strategic investment in Kasha Global, a leading e-commerce platform focused on improving healthcare access in Africa. The investment, made through Sanofi’s Global Health Unit’s Impact Investment Fund, will support Kasha’s expansion into new markets, enhance its technology capabilities, and further strengthen its ability to deliver affordable healthcare products to underserved communities across the continent.
Kasha Global, founded in 2016 by Amanda Arch and Joanna Bichsel, operates in Rwanda and Kenya, offering a wide range of personal care, health, and beauty products to women. The company has disrupted the traditional healthcare supply chain by leveraging technology to streamline distribution and reach customers in even the most remote areas.
“This partnership with Sanofi is a significant milestone for Kasha,” said Joanna Bichsel, Kasha’s Founder and CEO. “Sanofi’s investment will enable us to scale our operations, increase awareness of non-communicable diseases, and make essential medications more accessible to people in need. Together, we can transform healthcare in Africa by leveraging technology and data-driven insights.”
Jon Fairest, Sanofi’s Head of the Global Health Unit, expressed enthusiasm for the investment: “We are excited to support Kasha’s growth and contribute to its mission of improving healthcare access in Africa. Kasha’s innovative approach and commitment to reaching underserved populations align perfectly with our own goals. By investing in local entrepreneurs, we are strengthening sustainable healthcare delivery models and improving outcomes for vulnerable communities.”
The investment from Sanofi will provide Kasha with the resources to expand its operations into additional African countries, enhance its technology platform, and improve its ability to reach customers in rural and urban areas. This will help to address the critical need for affordable healthcare products and services in a region where access to quality care remains a significant challenge.