In the fast-paced world of smartphones, a fierce rivalry has shaped the industry for over a decade. On one side, Apple, the epitome of…
FMO backs AfricArise to fast-track tech start-ups
Tech start-ups in Ghana, Morocco and Tanzania are set to benefit from a partnership between AfricArena, Africa’s leading tech ecosystem accelerator and deal-flow platform,…
E-commerce start-up Shopstar secures third funding round
South African e-commerce platform Shopstar has announced that it has secured third-round funding from Launch Africa Ventures, signalling the next phase in its strategy…
Naspers invests $2.5m. in fresh produce start-up Nile
Naspers, through its early-stage tech investment vehicle Naspers Foundry, announced $2.5 million investment in Nile, an agritech company that connects farmers to buyers of…
Shein’s breakneck growth slows, testing $100bn. valuation
Shein, the Chinese fast fashion giant that’s quickly become the third-most valuable startup in the world, is seeing a reality check with sales growth…
