AI chat is no longer just about faster answers or conversational tone. Search.com, a division of Public Good, has launched a generative AI search…
Zimbabwe’s Strive Masiyiwa announces $100m Masiyiwa Rural Challenge Fund
Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa will launch a $100-million revolving fund for young Zimbabwean rural entrepreneurs and rural-focused ventures. Masiyiwa (pictured above) made the announcement…
EWB Canada announces new investment in Kenyan fintech startup FarmDrive
Kenyan fintech FarmDrive has received a new investment from Engineers Without Borders Canada (EWB Canada). It follows a $50 000 investment the startup received from…
Partech raises €125m for Africa Fund targeting Series-A and Series-B startups
Silicon Valley based venture capital (VC) fund Partech has completed a capital raise for its Africa Fund, with the fund closing at €125-million, more…
New Vinny Lingham linked R500m VC fund currently mulling 15 investments [Updated]
Silicon Valley based SA entrepreneur Vinny Lingham is partnering with an investment house in South Africa in a new R500-million venture capital (VC) fund,…