Start-Ups
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3.0K500 Startups Next Ecosystem Hub is Africa
Mareme Dieng, 500 Startups Lead, Global Innovation Strategy, Africa shares 500’s vision for Africa From 55 startups successfully funded in 2015 to 359...
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2.6KAfrican Crypto Exchange Quidax Processes over $3.2 Billion in Transactions
African Crypto exchange, Quidax on Friday, 6th May officially shared plans to expand beyond Africa to the global market. They also announced...
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2.8KInsurtech Lami closes $1.8M seed funding to accelerate growth of digital insurance across Africa
Lami Technologies, a Kenyan Insurtech company that aims to democratize insurance products and services for low-income Kenyans, announced today it has raised...
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8.7KInsurtech start-up OKO raises $1.2 million to bring innovative insurance to smallholder farmers across Africa
OKO, an Insurtech start-up that provides inclusive agricultural insurance to secure farmers’ income across Africa, has closed a Seed investment of $1.2...
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2.5KPodcast: Angel investing in African tech start-ups – insights from investors across the continent
Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene. In this episode active investors from across the continent...
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2.9KPariti launches VC Fellowship starting in Africa
Pariti has launched a new VC Fellowship designed to develop the next generation of VC investors in emerging markets. The Fellowship is...
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2.7KSparkle aims to power Nigeria’s SMEs with new digital service
Sparkle, a mobile-first digital ecosystem providing financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has launched Sparkle Business, a...
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3.2KCuracel secures pre-seed funding to drive insurance inclusion in Africa
Curacel, an AI-powered platform for claims processing and fraud management in Africa, has raised $450,000 pre-seed funding in a round that was...
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Listen: Future Of FoodTech & Sustainability – Podcast With Twiga Foods & Bluemoon Ethiopia
The Africa Tech Summit Connects podcast shares insights from across the African tech scene, with upcoming Summits, Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Sept...
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3.2KGokada appoints new CEO following the loss of Fahim Saleh
Gokada, the Nigeria-based last mile delivery, logistics and transportation start-up has formally unveiled Nikhil Goel as its new CEO, as it continues...
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2.3KAfrican 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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2.2KAfrican 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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11.3KAppsAfrica 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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4.2KIlara 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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2.8KFounder 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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6.5KAppsAfrica 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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4.7KSokowatch 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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3.7KAfrican 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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4.7K12 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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5.1KPitch 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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5.2KDigital 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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8.2KStandard Bank acquires 35% stake in South African fintech, TradeSafe
Standard Bank has today announced it has acquired a 35% stake in South African fintech, TradeSafe. Established in 2013, TradeSafe is an...
