iHouzit - Johannesburg, South Africa

iHouzit is a platform that helps people make the most out of their homes and buildings. We tackle three common problems: 1). People have difficulty finding the right products and services for their needs, leading to poor quality and value. 2). Small businesses often have a hard time accessing markets. 3). Communities lack access to infrastructure and finance, leading to decreased social and human capital. Our solutions: 1). We provide a multi-sided platform that connects households, real estate managers, and suppliers, so that they can plan, design, finance, insure, build, furnish, decorate, and maintain buildings. 2). We also have an "Improve-it-Forward" program to mentor and coach artisans from our third-party supplier base and build infrastructure in communities where needed. Our cloud-based platform is scalable and can be used anywhere in Africa.