Start-Ups
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531Investor-Founder Disconnect Poses Major Threat to African Tech Funding – New Report Reveals
According to a newly-released report from Wimbart, the leading PR agency specialising in tech & startup sectors across Africa and emerging markets, 71%...
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1.0KAfrica Tech Summit London Announces 12 Ventures For Investment Showcase At London Stock Exchange
Africa Tech Summit London has announced 12 African tech ventures who will showcase investment opportunities to investors, corporates and industry experts at...
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751Qualcomm 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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804Jobtech 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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1.1KAndela 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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696Curacel 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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595African 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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1.0K14 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...
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643Presenting the 2022 Partech Africa Report: Resilient African Tech Ecosystem Still Growing With $6.5 Billion Raised In 2022
Partech Africa, the VC fund dedicated to technology startups in Africa, has issued its annual report on Africa Tech Venture Capital. The report,...
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778Catalyst Fund announces $2 million investment into 10 startups accelerating Africa’s adaptation and resilience to climate change
Today pre-seed venture capital (VC) fund and accelerator Catalyst Fund announced a $2 million investment into 10 startups building solutions to improve the resilience...
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831Mobility fintech Moove raises $30 million from debut sukuk for UAE expansion
Moove, the world’s first mobility fintech and Uber’s largest vehicle supply partner in EMEA, raises $30m through its first sukuk issuance .
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681Lipa Later Group acquires Sky.Garden, one of East Africa’s leading e-commerce platforms
Lipa Later Group, has acquired Sky Garden in a move that re-energizes our commitment to bridging the gap between the merchant and...
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1.2KVENCO secures $670,000 pre-seed funding to deliver digital solutions for residential and commercial properties in Africa.
VENCO has secured $670,000 in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round to scale its all-in-one technology platform.
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1.8KAfrican tech leaders and investors connect at London Stock Exchange for the 6th Africa Tech Summit London
African tech leaders, corporates and investors will connect at the London Stock Exchange for the sixth edition of Africa Tech Summit London...
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875Smile Identity: Fraudsters are coming up with new ways to infiltrate systems
Original Article on Smile Identity Blog. As technology advances, so do the techniques used by fraudsters. Passwords and authentication codes are becoming...
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1.1KSESA Call for Entrepreneurs 2022
Siemens Stiftung on behalf of the Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) Consortium is launching its first “SESA Call for Entrepreneurs”, targeting small and medium-sized...
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1.0KDisrupt to launch a research publication on Nigerian startup scene
Since launching its research arm in 2016, Disrupt Africa has built up a significant portfolio of publications, most notably the African Tech Startups Funding Report and Finnovating...
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1.1KDuplo secures $4.3 million seed funding to enhance B2B payments
Duplo, a business-to-business payment platform that makes it easier for African businesses of all sizes to pay each other, has raised $4.3...
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1.2KGoGetta to facilitate global investment into African businesses
Quality African businesses with growth prospects that seek funding can now raise capital via an innovative crowdfunding platform, GoGetta. Local and international angel and...
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1.2KOui Capital hits first close of its $30M second fund
Oui Capital has announced the closing of its $30 million second fund, Oui Capital Mentors Fund II, as it seeks to strengthen...
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1.2KCartona, Egyptian B2B e-commerce platform, raises $12 million Series A round
Cartona, a B2B platform based in Egypt, has closed its $12 million Series A fundraise led by Silicon Badia – the venture...
