The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [24/3/2019]
For those in Cape Town, there are two exciting events taking place in the city aimed at startup founders. The first, hosted by FSAT…
Nigerian agritech startup Farmcrowdy raises $1m in additional seed funding
Lagos based agritech startup Farmcrowdy has announced that it has raised $1-million in additional seed funding from Cox Enterprises, Techstars and local investor Ajayi…
Kenya’s Bwala Africa now seeking $5m after deal with Uber investor – founder
Nairobi based logistics marketplace Bwala Africa Group is out to raise $5-million this year for “robust growth and scaling”, the startup’s founder and CEO…
Lagos-based Itanna accelerator opens applications for 2019 programme
The Itanna accelerator, a Lagos-based initiative that invests in tech startups, has opened applications for its 2019 programme. The accelerator, which was launched by…
Katapult Accelerator planning launch of African hub, programme this year
Oslo-based Katapult Accelerator plans to launch an African hub and accelerator programme in the second half of the year, so says co-founder and managing…
Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [17/3/2019]
Google will host a Women Techmakers Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday (23 March). Want to learn how to find clients and grow your business?…
Loss making African ecommerce giant Jumia files for NYSE IPO
African ecommerce giant Jumia has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock…
African startups can tap up to six-digit funding with launch of Ampion Ventures
Newly launched Berlin-based company builder Ampion Ventures is looking to provide African tech startups with “up to six-digit” funding (in dollars) its founder and…
Here’s what you need to know about Omidyar’s $300m fintech fund Flourish
Philanthropic investment firm Omidyar Network has spun out its financial inclusion initiative unit to launch Flourish, an evergreen venture fund that will back impact…
Nigerian fintech TeamApt aiming for Latin American expansion this year
Lagos-based fintech TeamApt is working on scaling to Latin America by the third quarter of this year, founder and CEO Tosin Eniolorunda has revealed…
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