Innovation
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3.0KAfrican tech startup funding passes $700m in record-breaking 2020
2021 has already seen a flurry of African tech funding rounds including Gro Intelligence ($85M), uLesson ($7.5M), Aerobotics ($17M) and Pula ($6M)...
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3.2KGro Intelligence Raises $85 Million in Series B Funding
Gro Intelligence announced today that it has raised $85 million in Series B funding. The round was co-led by Intel Capital, Africa...
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4.2K54gene unveils scientific research laboratory in Nigeria
54gene has unveiled its new lab in Lagos State, Nigeria, capable of human whole genome sequencing and a variety of other scientific...
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2.9KAfrican Edtech startup uLesson Secures $7.5mn Series A Funding
uLesson, the African Edtech startup has closed a $7.5mn Series A round led by Owl Ventures, with inclusion from existing investors, TLcom...
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24.9KAppsAfrica Awards 2020 -Winners Announced
Twelve winners of the AppsAfrica Awards 2020 which celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa have been announced. The...
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5.2KIlara Health raises $3.75m Series A led by TLcom
Ilara Health, a healthtech start-up focused on bringing essential, affordable and life-saving diagnostics to African consumers, has raised $3.75 million in Series...
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3.6KFounder Institute (FI) announces partnership with Pacer Ventures in Africa
Founder Institute (FI), has announced Pacer Ventures as ‘Investor in Residence’ for the Founder Institute’s African Accelerator program. As part of the...
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7.6KAppsAfrica Awards 2020 – Shortlist Announced
The final shortlist for the AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards 2020 which celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa has been...
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6.0KSokowatch goes green with East Africa’s first commercial electric tuk-tuks
East African e-commerce platform Sokowatch, has announced the launch of electric tuk tuks to its delivery fleet in Uganda, making the vehicles...
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4.4KAfrican startups can secure funding through AfCFTA Vision Challenge
African technology startups with innovative solutions to problems faced by African leaders have been invited to apply for the AfCFTA Vision Challenge,...
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4.3KAfrican genomics venture 54gene launches clinical research program in Nigeria
54gene, the African genomics research, services, and development company has launched its Clinical Program Services (CPS) division. The new business division will...
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4.6KCatalyst Fund, Mastercard Foundation and MEST, launches $4.3M Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator in Ghana
Catalyst Fund, managed by BFA Global, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST), has announced...
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7.1KStripe acquires Paystack to accelerate online commerce across Africa
The African internet economy is growing quickly, with online commerce in the region growing 21% year-over-year, 75% faster than the global average....
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5.4K12 ventures selected to Pitch Live at Africa Tech Summit Connects – Oct 20-22nd
Twelve tech ventures from across the continent have been selected for the latest edition of Pitch Live at Africa Tech Summit Connects on October...
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9.3KListen: Building a pan-African digital bank with Chijioke Dozie CEO of Carbon
Listen to the latest episode of the Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast which unpacks mobile financial services in Nigeria and building a...
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5.8KPitch Live to investors and corporates at Africa Tech Summit Connects online event
Africa Tech Summit Connects and Disrupt Africa have partnered to open applications to the latest edition of Pitch Live, which will take place during next...
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7.5KAutochek acquires online Car Platforms Cheki Nigeria & Cheki Ghana
Autochek, the automotive technology company recently founded by former Cars45 CEO Etop Ikpe, has announced the acquisition of automotive marketplaces Cheki Nigeria...
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6.5KLiquid Telecom acquires data centres from Standard Bank
Africa Data Centers, part of the Liquid Telecom Group, has completed its second largest acquisition of a state of the art TIER...
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5.9KRand Merchant Investments & AlphaCode successfully exits investment in Luno
Rand Merchant Investments (RMI), through its fintech investment arm, AlphaCode has today exited its investment in Luno having been acquired today by...
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6.7KDigital asset exchange Luno is acquired By Digital Currency Group
Digital Currency Group (DCG), a global enterprise that builds, buys, and invests in blockchain companies, today announced the acquisition of Luno, a...
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Africa Tech Summit Connects to drive business and investment with virtual Summit
Africa Tech Summit (ATS) is set to celebrate its 10th edition online, connecting a global audience with Africa Tech Summit Connects taking place...
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8.8KKenyan water & utility startup HydroIQ launches smart billing App
Kenyan Water & Utility startup HydroIQ has launched its Smart Billing app, which enables property managers and utilities to digitize their water...
