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1.1KAutochek acquires a majority stake in Egypt’s AutoTager
Autochek, the automotive technology company making car ownership more accessible and affordable across Africa, has announced the acquisition of a majority...
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2.7KJobtech Alliance Announces its First Cohort of Inclusive Jobtech Platforms
Today, the Jobtech Alliance, steered by Mercy Corps and BFA Global, announced its first cohort of ten companies that are creating accessible,...
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1.8KNigerian FinTech Touch And Pay Launches New Booking Solution
Touch and Pay Technologies [TAP], a Nigerian fintech company and leading processor of micro-transactions in Africa, has announced the democratization of interstate travel...
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2.0KBeware Sunpay Solutions S.C. – Ethiopian payments firm unable to pay invoices – claims to be a leading fintech
Sunpay Solutions S.C. – an Ethiopian fintech has serious question to answer about its creditability as the firm is unable to pay...
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1.3KAndela Rwanda Launches Apprenticeship Program to Connect Africa’s Top Organizations with Talent
Andela, the global network for remote technical talent, has announced the launch of the Andela Rwanda Apprenticeship Program, a 12-week program that...
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1.1KOpportunik Global Fund Set to Break Barriers Through Its African and Diasporan-Focused Investment Fund
Opportunik, a private wealth fund giving Africans and Diasporans access to global investments, announced that it will launch its licensed fund on the 2nd...
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1.3K32 Startups Selected for the Financial Solutions for Migrants Accelerator Program
Village Capital has announced 32 startups operating in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East have been selected to join the Financial Solutions for...
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1.3KETAP launches Takaful – the first digital car insurance product in Africa
ETAP, an insurance technology company that creates solutions and incentives to improve the automotive experience across Africa, has launched ETAP Takaful, a new...
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1.0KAriob Graduates Inaugural Cohort for African Blockchain Ecosystem
Ariob, an incubation program aimed at launching African-centered startups into blockchain ventures, is graduating its first cohort on 04 April 2023. The...
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739Equator Launches Fund Targeting Critical Start-up Funding Gap to Power Africa’s Climate Revolution
Equator, a climate-tech venture capital firm focused on Sub-Saharan Africa, announces the initial close of its first fund with approximately $40 million...
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1.6KApis Partners leads €29M (US$31M) Series A funding for African fintech Peach Payments
Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by Apis Partners LLP (“Apis Partners”), a UK-based asset manager, today announces its...
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842Moni unveils new community-powered business loans to drive growth for African SMEs
Moni, a digital platform that leverages social trust and group responsibility to deliver financial services in Africa, has launched a new range...
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1.2KPayday Secures $3M Seed Round to Power the Future of Work for Africa
Payday, the leading Pan-African neobank issuing global (USD, EUR & GBP) accounts to Africans, has secured $3M seed round, led by Moniepoint...
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774Fez Delivery, a techstars-backed logistics startup announces Seed raise of $1 million
Fez Delivery, a leading logistics and delivery company, announced its $1 million seed round today. Ventures Platform led the funding round, with...
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1.5KFactor[e] Ventures launches Delta40
Factor[e] Ventures strengthens its commitment to transform the African start-up ecosystem with the launch of Delta40, a new venture studio that aims...
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1.6KAndela Acquires Qualified, Leading Technical Skills Assessment Platform
Andela, the global network for remote technical talent, has acquired Qualified, the leading technical skills assessment platform to identify, qualify, and certify top...
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860The Correlation Between Studying Specific Courses and Employment within the Tech Space in Kenya
Unemployment is a common denominator in any economy, whether a 1st world or 3rd world country, this is a struggle that is...
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1.1KCuracel secures $3 million seed funding to power new insurance experiences and expand into North Africa
Curacel, Africa’s leading insurance infrastructure provider, has raised $3 million in seed funding to roll out new technology solutions designed to power...
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1.1KAfrican tech startup funding passes $3bn mark in 2022
Disrupt Africa releases open-sourced African Tech Startups Funding Report 2022 in partnership with leading industry stakeholders.
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7.6KUmba, the digital bank for Africa, launches into the Kenyan market
After acquiring a majority shareholding in Daraja Microfinance Bank, Umba can now offer full banking services in Kenya, including current accounts insured...
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1.1KPrivate equity firm raises $296 million to drive digital inclusion across Africa
Convergence Partners, the leading private equity investor dedicated to the technology sector across sub-Saharan Africa, is proud to announce the successful closing...
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1.6K14 start-ups announced to Pitch Live at Africa Tech Summit 2023
Africa Tech Summit has announced the final shortlist of ventures who will Pitch Live on stage to investors, corporate and media at...
