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Airbyte is an open-source data integration platform that provides 600+ pre-built connectors to sync data from applications, APIs, databases, and data warehouses into centralized destinations. The platform automates data pipeline creation with no-code/low-code connector builders and includes pipeline debugging and monitoring tools. Founded in 2020, Airbyte has become the leading open-source alternative to proprietary solutions, powering 1.2M daily data pipelines for over 40K data engineers.

Wasoko is a B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects large manufacturers (P&G, Unilever, Nestlé) with over 450,000 small retail shops and kiosks across East Africa. Shop owners order essential goods like rice, soap, and household items via a mobile app, receiving same-day delivery at bulk discounts. The platform also embeds Buy Now Pay Later financing with 99%+ repayment rates, functioning as both a distributor and informal financial services provider for underserved retailers.