Move over dance challenges and viral trends—TikTok is strengthening its role in education! The popular social media platform has launched a dedicated Science, Technology,…
Dakar Network Angels sets sights on making four investments per year
Dakar Network Angels (DNA), which launched last month, aims to make four investments each year in francophone Africa, with investment tickets of between $20…
Jumia raises $196m in New York Stock Exchange IPO
African ecommerce giant Jumia today raised $196-million in its initial public offering (IPO) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
More than money, linkages – what a great venture capitalist should look like [Opinion]
The practices of venture capital in South Africa have barely matured during the last decade, but change is afloat. A new generation of empathetic…
Nigerian fintech Kudi raises $5m Series-A round to expand network, products
Fintech startup Kudi is set to expand its network of bank agents in Nigeria and launch new financial products after it raised a $5-million Series A round led by Paris-based venture capital firm Partech.
