Startups

Preferental: The Startup Transforming South Africa’s Rental Market with AI

A Startup Revolutionizing Rental Management South Africa’s rental market is fraught with challenges, from tenant rights favoring renters to financial instability caused by high…

Verto Launches Global Business Award to Fuel African Startup Expansion

African startups looking to scale globally now have a new opportunity to access funding, recognition, and resources. Fintech leader Verto has launched the Verto…

Gozem Secures $30M Series B to Fuel Super App Expansion Across Francophone Africa

Gozem, the leading Super App in Francophone Africa, has secured $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion across West and Central…

Koop’s AI Housekeeper: Could This Be the Solution to SA’s Startup Compliance Headache?

Picture this: you’re a South African entrepreneur with a brilliant idea, ready to take on the world. But before you can even think about…

South Africa’s Future as a Tech Powerhouse: Stellenbosch Leads the Charge

South Africa is rapidly emerging as a leading technology hub, with cities beyond traditional business centers stepping into the spotlight. According to a recent…

Nigerian startups can now apply for SIA Startup Foundry Cohort 2

Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is buzzing with innovation, yet many founders face significant challenges, from securing funding to gaining market access. The SIA Foundation is…

KZN Growth Fund to Boost Economic Growth

The KZN Growth Fund Agency (KZNGFA) is driving economic transformation in KwaZulu-Natal by prioritizing stakeholder engagement and funding high-impact businesses. With a focus on…

Africa XYZ’s Vision 2030 Fund I: Empowering 300 Million Youths for a Brighter Tomorrow

The Unemployment Crisis in Africa Africa XYZ, a UK and Rwanda-based Pan-African technology company, addresses the pressing issue of unemployment in Africa through its…

Finnfund Appoints Hanna Loikkanen as Chief Investment Officer

A New Chapter in Finnfund’s Leadership with Hanna Loikkanen at the Helm Finnish development financier and impact investor, Finnfund, is proud to announce the…

Lengo AI empowers Africa’s corner shops with data magic

With their innovative use of artificial intelligence and dedicated field agents, African start-up Lengo AI is ushering in a new era of reliable data…

Financial inclusion: COVA Africa triumphs in CATAPULT

COVA Africa, a cutting-edge insurtech firm from Douala, Cameroon, emerged triumphant at the sixth edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa – Togo Edition. The event,…

Outsized secures Series A funding for global expansion

Outsized, a leading talent-on-demand platform connecting top independent professionals with enterprises, has successfully closed its Series A funding round led by South African venture…

Kenyan edutech start-up Skizaa wins $25 000 prize

In a remarkable achievement for Kenyan education technology, Skizaa Education, a pioneering start-up, has clinched the prestigious $25 000 Cognitive Inc. Prize at Edtech…

Solar car start-up Bako Motors drives sustainable future

Bako Motors, a pioneering Tunisian-German solar car start-up, is making waves in the sustainable transportation sector with their innovative approach to urban mobility. Founded…

Expand North Star: 1 800 start-ups converge in Dubai

In a grand spectacle of entrepreneurial fervour, Expand North Star 2023, the world’s largest start-up show, commenced today in Dubai Harbour, marking the beginning…

Konnect leads digital payments innovation in Maghreb

Konnect’s victory at the AfricArena Tunisia Summit is not just a confidence-booster, but also opens doors for collaborations with other regional players, particularly in…

South African logitech startup Tripplo closes seed round

Tripplo, the Johannesburg-based logistics software platform, has successfully secured a US$1.8 million equity investment, concluding its seed funding extension round. The round was led…

Cue secures $500k for AI-powered customer service boom

Cue, a pioneering force in AI-driven customer service solutions, has successfully secured $500 000 in funding, a significant leap towards revolutionising customer service through…

Tunisia’s Startup Village sparks collaborative success

In the heart of Tunisia, amidst the echoes of ancient history, a quiet revolution is taking place – a revolution born not out of…

MEST Africa Challenge: $50k investment, global exposure

MEST Africa, a prominent pan-African entrepreneurial training programme, has extended the application deadline for the MEST Africa Challenge 2023, with the aim of fostering…

Baobab Network to invest in 1 000 African tech start-ups

In a bold move to fortify Africa’s burgeoning tech landscape, Baobab Network, a pioneering early-stage investor and accelerator, has announced its ambition to invest…

Global expansion: Stitch secures $25m Series A extension

Leading payments infrastructure company Stitch has successfully closed a $25 million Series A extension round, spearheaded by Ribbit Capital. This funding infusion, alongside continued…

P1 Ventures secures $25m for African start-ups

P1 Ventures, the Pan-African Seed VC fund, has successfully closed the first round of funding for its second fund, totalling $25 million. Founded in…

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Novare Holdings anchors R2.8 billion Investment

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African VC Market Rebound

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Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Luca de Meo and his Renault legacy

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

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