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3.1KFigorr raises $1.5 million seed funding to support data-driven insurance for perishable goods in Africa
Gricd, a technology company that develops Internet of Things-powered solutions to support the last-mile delivery of perishable goods, has secured $1.5 million...
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2.1KQualcomm Announces Shortlist for the Inaugural Qualcomm® Make in Africa Mentorship Program
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has announced the selection of 10 startups to participate in the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa startup mentorship program,...
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810Nigerian fintech Startup Grey launches in Kenya
Nigerian Fintech startup Grey has picked Kenya as its East African Hub as it expands operations in the largest economy in the...
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877Acasia Ventures leads Balad’s seven-figure pre-Seed round
Egyptian venture capital firm Acasia Ventures led the USD seven-figure pre-seed investment round in Cairo-based, remittance-focused fintech startup Balad. The round was...
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895Proparco invests $5 million in Egypt’s fintech sector
Proparco announced an investment in an early-stage venture capital fund managed by DisrupTech Ventures, to support development in Egypt’s fintech sector and...
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1.4KAFEX Emerges Top of Financial Times’ Ranking of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies
AFEX, Africa’s leading commodities market player, is proud to announce it has secured the top spot in the Financial Times (FT) ranking...
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1.1KEcobank Kenya launches new digital banking platform targeting Africa’s youth
H.E. the President, Hon. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, officially launched the Fingo Africa App (photo credit Fingo Africa) Ecobank Kenya has announced...
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799African Tech Leaders and Investors to Convene at Africa Tech Summit London
Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London, the leading tech conference that drives business and investment across the continent, will host the seventh London...
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848Nomba raises $30 million Pre-Series B Round
Nomba, a leading payment service provider for African businesses, has raised a $30 million Pre-Series B funding round to support the delivery...
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727AfDB and Africa Fintech Network sign $525,000 grant to strengthen development of fintech in Africa
The African Development Bank has signed a $525,000 grant agreement with Africa Fintech Network (AFN) for the setup of the Africa Fintech...
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1.3KAutochek 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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3.0KJobtech 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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2.1KNigerian 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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2.2KBeware 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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1.5KAndela 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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1.3KOpportunik 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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1.4K32 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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1.5KETAP 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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1.2KAriob 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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857Equator 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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1.8KApis 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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979Moni 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...
