South Africa’s smallest businesses are punching above their weight when it comes to job creation – but the system is still actively working against…
All-female startup from Nigeria hauls in $40k for innovative legal service
An all-female startup that seeks to give people easy access to legal services in Nigeria, called DIYlaw, recently bagged US$40 000. Organised by The…
Kenya’s BRCK hauls in $3m from Steve Case, Synergy Energies and others
To kick off the year on a positive note, Kenyan startup BRCK has raised US$3-million from a group of international investors, which include former…
Q&A with AzarGen Biotechnologies on $3.1m funding round
Starting 2016 with a bang, VC4Africa-listed venture AzarGen Biotechnologies closes US$3.1-million in Series B funding. VC4A had a chance to speak with Dr. Mauritz…
StartupYourLife to co-host first annual Seedstars Africa event
The first annual Seedstars Africa event will take place on 30 January in Casablanca, Morocco. The event will be hosted by non-profit startup organisation…
