African startup founders becoming investors in their counterparts even while they are still building their own businesses is “fantastic” for the continent’s startup ecosystem, and demonstrates the growing maturity of…
Read MoreAfrican startup founders becoming investors in their counterparts even while they are still building their own businesses is “fantastic” for the continent’s startup ecosystem, and demonstrates the growing maturity of…
Read MoreAndela, the global marketplace for remote technical talent, has announced the launch of its new platform designed to create a more direct, personalized, and successful hiring experience for both talent…
Read MoreZalego Academy, a subsidiary of StepWise Inc. that focuses on ICT training and enhancing the employability of youth and people from underserved communities, announced today that it is working with Amazon…
Read MoreNigerian startup that leverages technology to empower smallholder farmers across Africa by linking them to finance, data-driven best practices, and access to local & global markets for their commodities has…
Read MoreM-KOPA, the fintech platform that provides connected financing and digital financial services to underbanked consumers across four markets in Africa, announced its $75M Growth Equity round. The round was led…
Read MoreMost Kenyans do not know how to go about investments, particularly investments in the stock markets. The stock market so far has been presented as a market for the elite…
Read MoreFlutterwave Closes USD $250m in Series D Funding, Valuation Rises to Over USD $3bnFlutterwave attracts an all-star line-up of leading new investors. The company announced that it has raised USD…
Read MoreBasiGo, an electric vehicle technology and financing company bringing electric bus services to sub-Saharan Africa, has announced a $4.3 million Seed funding round, led by Novastar Ventures with participation from…
Read MoreThe Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a globally open innovation program is inviting fintech and payment startups to showcase their innovative products and solutions, with finalists gaining firsthand exposure to key fintech…
Read MoreNBK Capital Partners Mezzanine Fund II (the “Fund”) announced today that it closed a US$ 10 million financing facility with Uber’s exclusive vehicle supply partner in Africa, the mobility fintech…
Read MoreZanifu has announced plans to upgrade its platform and grow the number of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) it extends stock-financing to after securing $1 million in Seed funding….
Read MoreWhen Africa50 launched its innovation challenge calling for solutions to improve last-mile connectivity to increase access to reliable and affordable internet in Africa, it received 673 proposals. Kenya’s poa! Internet…
Read MoreUgandan asset financing startup, Asaak, has secured $30 million in pre-Series A equity and debt funding that saw the participation of new and existing investors among others, Resolute Ventures, Social…
Read MoreDigital banking fintech startup Kwara has partnered with Workpay to offer Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) in Kenya with human resource management and payroll processing solutions. The partnership will enable SACCOs to automate…
Read MoreAsilimia, a startup that is building the digital infrastructure to connect African MSMEs to the formal financial economy, has raised $2 million to grow its team, deliver new services and…
Read MoreShe is an engineer by passion, not by training. Wangechi Kamau, CEO Classic Steel Engineering is not your typical company founder and owner… She is Layed back and at the…
Read MoreImaliPay, the Nigerian startup which leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to offer tailored financial products, has partnered with pan-African payments company Cellulant for its payments infrastructure and solutions…
Read MoreOpibus, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, announced today that it has raised $7.5 mil in funding led by Silicon Valley fund At One Ventures, further supported by Factor[e] Ventures…
Read MoreKenyan education-based trivia startup mSwali has raised a pre-seed funding round of an undisclosed amount, to enable it to expand its mSwali Quiz MVP from USSD app to a web…
Read MoreAutochek, the automotive technology company facilitating auto financing across Africa, has today secured $13.1mn in seed funding. Co-led by follow-on investors, TLcom Capital and 4DX Ventures, the round also included…
Read MoreWith support from the EU, MARKUP Kenya is excited to announce a partnership with podcast producing company SemaBOX to create and produce a podcast series called Mazao Talks. The first season…
Read MoreEden Life, Africa’s first home services app for scheduling food, laundry and cleaning services, has completed a $1.4m Seed round, led by UK-based LocalGlobe, along with participation from Samurai Incubate,…
Read MoreLG Electronics (LG) recently launched Mission for the Future, a global competition for startups to unlock innovative technologies and business ideas into the future. This inaugural competition is hosted by the company’s…
Read MoreBolt Food has expanded its operations into new areas within Nairobi to bring quality and reliable food delivery services closer to customers. Bolt Food will now be available in Windsor,…
Read MoreAfrican payments company pawaPay, has secured a $9m Seed raise. The round was led by UK-based investment fund 88mph, with participation from Vunani Capital, Kepple Ventures, MSA and Zagadat Capital….
Read MoreSendy Ltd, an on-demand delivery company, has initiated a plan to provide small businesses and individual consumers with low-cost logistical solutions. Small companies and individuals who place their first order…
Read MoreSendy Ltd is piloting its first electric vehicle fleets to help address clean transportation in Nairobi.The Kenyan company has partnered with electric vehicle provider ARC Ride to deploy 3-wheeler (3W)…
Read MoreStartups are about to explore a world of possibilities in the paints and coatings industry – Paint the Future’s second global startup challenge launched May 18. Led by AkzoNobel (AKZA;…
Read MoreWith digital banking providing consumers with more efficient ways to access banking records and complete financial transactions outside of local branches, Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda is also working hard…
Read MoreKenyan agency banking startup Tanda is expanding its operations regionally after closing a funding round in February 2021. This expansion drive comes after Tanda secured backing in February 2021 from…
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