Search results for "tech startups"
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5.5KEast AfricaWhere, why and how to invest in African tech?
The African tech startup space is bucking the continental trend, with more startups raising money than ever before explains Tom Jackson, who...
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2.9KInnovationTime for African agritech to get hands dirty
As the cost of living continues to rise, the standard of living for Nigerians has plummeted and African agritech needs to step...
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5.1KAdvisory NewsThe year serious money was invested in African tech
While difficult to put an exact figure on how much the African tech ecosystem is actually worth, the increased level of activity in...
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3.5KEast AfricaVisa and Nest to run fintech bootcamp in Nairobi
Visa, in partnership with Hong Kong-based venture capital firm and incubator Nest will run a four-day fintech bootcamp in Nairobi, Kenya, for...
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4.4KInnovationChanzo Capital to raise $50M for high growth Africa tech fund
Chanzo Capital is looking to raise $50 million for its High-Tech High-Growth fund to invest in rapidly growing technology startups across Africa....
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3.0KInnovationBarclays Africa and Techstars open applications for new fintech cohort
Applications have opened for the Barclays Accelerator programme, powered by Techstars, an initiative aimed at uncovering the next M-Pesa or Paypal by...
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7.4K1AppsZazu using tech to trade local produce smarter
It’s 3am; gogo (granny) rises from her bed to prepare to catch the bus from her farming village on the Mozambican border...
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3.3K1Innovation30 startups will launch at DEMO Africa 2016
Demo Africa, the continent’s premier launch pad for emerging technologies and trends has today released the list of its final 30 startups...
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5.9K1NewsThe North Africa Tech Opportunity
After a tough few years of conflicts and upheaval, North Africa tech is now in focus with most Arab speaking countries under-served in terms of content, tech and...
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2.5KInnovationTech London Advocates Africa to launch
As a member of the Tech London Advocates Africa steering group, Appsafrica Advisory is delighted to invite our UK community to the...
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4.9KApps5 startups to watch in Nigeria in 2016
Only one month in and 2016 has already been an eventful year in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem with big announcements such as the...
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3.4KInnovationi4DAfrica Tech Pitch London
Africa Tech Pitch LDN is an evening pitch event aimed at showcasing high-potential, high-impact startups addressing a need in the African market.
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2.5KAppsInvestors outnumber startups at DEMO Africa 2015
After months of anticipation, preparation and adjudication across the continent, Africa’s biggest startup event DEMO Africa is holding today with a rather...
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4.2KEast AfricaFour new tech start ups to join think Rwanda
Tech incubator think today announced four new entrants to its incubator as part of a new think Accelerated program. In addition to...
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2.6KEast AfricaAfrica’s era of tech entrepreneurs
Tech-oriented business incubators and accelerator programmes are opening their doors across Africa. Research by the World Bank has estimated that over 90...
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2.4K1Events
Last chance to register for Tech Pitch LDN tonight
Africa TechPitch supported by Appsafrica.com takes place tonight in London and is aimed at showcasing high-potential, high-impact start-ups and businesses that address a...
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Events
Tech Pitch LDN finalists announced
The Africa Technology Business Network is a growing community of entrepreneurs, innovators and change makers who are passionate about driving business-led economic...
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Events
Applications now open for the first Africa TechPitch LDN.
Africa TechPitch is an evening pitch event in London aimed at showcasing high-potential, high-impact, Africa-relevant startups, ideas and businesses.
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Events
Unlocking opportunities in Africa through business and technology
Africa’s one billion plus population is adopting technology at an unprecedented rate. However many tech startups and entrepreneurs in the UK are not...
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3.4KAppsApplications closing for $50,000 Village Capital FinTech for Agriculture East Africa accelerator
East African startups have one week left to apply for Village Capital’s new accelerator programme, Village Capital FinTech for Agriculture: East Africa...
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Nigeria
Tech hub to boost social innovation
Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) plans to dramatically increase social innovation in Nigeria with the launch of a $500,000 seed investment fund.
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Awards
5 startups to win over $50,000 and VC training at PIVOT East
Five startups will win a combined total of over fifty thousand dollars in funding at the PIVOT East finalists conference. The five...
