Unlocking access to quality healthcare in Africa by 2030 will require radical innovations. Join veteran digital health / healthtech entrepreneur Rowena Luk in conversation with healthcare industry leaders and innovators every quarter to strategize on what the future of healthcare in Africa will look like. This podcast is for social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and global health professionals who need to stay ahead of the rapidly changing landscape of healthcare in Africa. <br/><br/><a href="https://rowenaluk.substack.com/s/podcast?utm_medium=podcast">rowenaluk.substack.com</a>
The Africa Health Ventures Podcast
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Unlocking access to quality healthcare in Africa by 2030 will require radical innovations. Join veteran digital health / healthtech entrepreneur Rowena Luk in conversation with healthcare industry leaders and innovators every quarter to strategize on what the future of healthcare in Africa will look like. This podcast is for social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and global health professionals who need to stay ahead of the rapidly changing landscape of healthcare in Africa. <br/><br/><a href="https://rowenaluk.substack.com/s/podcast?utm_medium=podcast">rowenaluk.substack.com</a>
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May 12, 2026
Bente Krogmann of mTek (Acquired by Bolttech)
<p>When <a target="_blank" href="http://linkedin.com/in/bente-krogmann?originalSubdomain=ke">Bente Krogmann</a> moved to Africa over a decade ago, a cab ride through Rwanda sparked a question she couldn’t shake: what happens to people here when they get sick? That question became <a target="_blank" href="https://mtek-services.com/">mTek</a>, an insurance platform that embeds protection into the everyday transactions Africans are already making — and last year, it achieved a landmark exit through its acquisition by the global insurtech unicorn <a target="_blank" href="https://bolttech.io/">bolttech</a>. In this episode, Bente pulls back the curtain on how she pulled it off — and why she’s just getting started.</p><p><strong>About mTek</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mtek-services.com">mTek</a> is a leading Kenya-based insurtech reshaping East Africa’s insurance ecosystem through digital innovation. Established in 2019, mTek provides a fully digital, end-to-end distribution platform that seamlessly integrates general and life insurance products with both B2C and B2B2C functionality. The platform empowers more than 350,000 customers in Kenya alone to compare quotes from over 45 insurers and purchase coverage either upfront or through flexible installment plans.</p><p><strong>About bolttech</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bolttech.io">bolttech</a> is a global insurtech with a mission to build the world’s leading, technology-enabled ecosystem for protection and insurance. bolttech serves customers in 39 markets across Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa. With a full suite of digital and data-driven capabilities, bolttech powers connections between insurers, distributors, and customers to make it easier and more efficient to buy and sell insurance and protection products.</p><p>In This Episode</p><p>* <strong>(00m37s) Why healthcare financing in Africa needs a new approach</strong></p><p>We begin with an exploration of the challenges of health financing and the unique opportunity of expanding mass-market health insurance uptake.</p><p>* <strong>(04m23s) Meet Bente Krogmann and the rise of mTek</strong></p><p>Bente shares her journey from Germany to East Africa, how she built and exited a car wash company before mTek, and how her experiences in Rwanda inspired her to build a company focused on expanding access to protection and insurance.</p><p>* <strong>(07m20s) Why mTek pivoted from direct sales to embedded insurance</strong></p><p>mTek shifted from direct-to-consumer insurance toward embedded distribution through pharmacies, travel platforms, retailers, and other trusted partners.</p><p>* <strong>(15m31s) Inside bolttech’s acquisition of mTek</strong>Bente unpacks how the relationship with bolttech began, what global investors see in Africa’s future, and the realities of navigating an international startup acquisition.</p><p>* <strong>(24m42s) Selling Africa to global investors and corporates</strong></p><p>A candid discussion about market timing, cultural fit, scaling African startups inside global corporations, and why founders often need to become advocates for Africa on the international stage.</p><p>* <strong>(33m52s) Lessons for founders</strong> <strong>on resilience, fundraising, and international markets</strong></p><p>Bente reflects on the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, investor alignment, preparing for exits, and why founders should treat entrepreneurship as “a game you want to win.”</p><p>* <strong>(39m05s) Founder to Watch: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlindolkart/"><strong>Caitlin Dolkart</strong></a> of <a target="_blank" href="https://flare.co.ke/">Flare Emergency Response</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rescue.co/">Rescue.co</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation about healthcare access at the last mile, check out our related interviews: <a target="_blank" href="https://rowenaluk.substack.com/p/healthcare-financing-for-the-next-9ab">Ikpeme Neto of WellaHealth</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://rowenaluk.substack.com/p/femi-kuti-of-reliance-health-are-4f4">Femi Kuti of Reliance Health</a>.</p><p><strong>Key Quotes</strong></p><p>“If you want to be the most global insurtech in the world, you have to have a play on Africa.”</p><p>“You need to see [entrepreneurship] as a game you want to win.”</p><p>“It’s not about becoming an insurance company. It’s about using technology to increase protection.”</p><p><strong>Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>* How embedded insurance could unlock access and protection in Africa</p><p>* How Bente navigated bolttech’s acquisition of mTek</p><p>* Why global investors and corporates are bullish on Africa</p><p>* Scaling insurtech businesses in African markets</p><p>* Founder leadership, resilience, and emotional stability</p><p>* Africa as a global growth opportunity</p><p><strong>Connect with Africa Health Ventures</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://africahealthventures.com/">Africa Health Ventures</a> invests in healthcare innovations that will dramatically improve access and quality of healthcare in Africa and around the world.</p><p>👍 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/africahealthventures/"><strong>Share your reaction</strong></a> to this podcast on LinkedIn</p><p>📰 <a target="_blank" href="http://rowenaluk.substack.com/"><strong>Sign up</strong></a> for our newsletter to stay informed about deals, events, and opportunities relevant to healthcare ventures in Africa</p><p>🎙️ <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4JaJ5L0UBW2ZMZME9574Gm"><strong>Subscribe</strong></a> to this podcast wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>🪙 <a target="_blank" href="https://africahealthventures.com/"><strong>Nominate</strong></a> an African startup for seed funding</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Africa Health Ventures at <a href="https://rowenaluk.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">rowenaluk.substack.com/subscribe</a>
March 11, 2026
Joanna Bichsel of Kasha
Joanna Bichsel, Founder and CEO of Kasha, discusses scaling last-mile health product delivery across Africa with Jörg-Michael Rupp of Roche, revealing strategies for impactful partnerships and improved patient access.
February 11, 2026
How The Fight Against Breast Cancer is Changing in Africa
Industry experts Dr. Carol Benn, Dr. Kathryn Malherbe, Thom Renwick, and Maturin Tchoumi discuss the fight against breast cancer in Africa, highlighting challenges, innovations, and the importance of early detection for saving lives and strengthening economies in this interview.
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