African tech startups

AI Healthcare Innovators from Africa Join Google’s Prestigious Accelerator

Google for Startups has unveiled its latest cohort for the prestigious Growth Academy: AI for Health program. Among the 24 startups selected from across…

Nigerian fintech startup Payhippo secures $3-million

Lagos based tech startup Payhippo has secured a reported $3-million in seed funding from several funders including; Ham Serunjogi and Maijid Moujaled, co-founders Chipper…

Africa Tech Festival 2021 shortlist awards announced

The Africa Tech Festival, a prestigious awards ceremony that recognises and awards innovations and innovators who are encouraging transformation, inclusivity and digital democracy across…

Stellenbosch financial edtech startup secures funding

Based in the Western Cape, FinMeUp has secured an undisclosed amount in funding from ZAQ Ventures (Venture Studio), a venture capital firm that focuses…

Nigerian tech startup launches country’s first digital address verification service

Nairobi-based OkHi, a smart addressing tech startup has partnered with Interswitch Group to launch its smart address verification product. OkHi launches Nigeria’s first digital address…

Nigerian tech startup Gokada expands into Ibadan

Lagos-based last-mile delivery, logistics and transportation startup Gokada has launched in Ibadan and plans to launch in several new locations in the next few months. Gokada…

Top web startup events in South Africa [27/09/2021]

For this week’s lineup of enthralling events, startup founders will have the opportunity to learn how to utilise data to establish an effective product-market…

Top web startup events in South Africa [20/09/2021]

This week’s lineup of events will provide entrepreneurs with valuable insight into taking their business 100% online in the EU along with a peek…

Top web startup events in South Africa [13/09/2021]

For this week’s line up of startup focused web events, there will be coverage on everything entrepreneurs need to know when raising funding online,…

Endeavor Nigeria unveils cohort for ScaleUp programme

Endeavor Nigeria has announced the selected entrepreneurs who will participate in its new ten-week Endeavour ScaleUp programme which aims to support the country’s high-impact business…

E-logistics platform secures $150 000 in seed funding

Uganda-based e-logistics tech startup Ridelink has secured $150 000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Ortus Africa Capital, Omidyar Network and African Leadership…

Ethical fintech Wahed Invest granted regulatory license in South Africa

Headquartered in New York, Wahed Inc, an ‘ethical and values driven’ investment platform has been given the go-ahead in South Africa. The fintech startup has reportedly…

Greenhouse Lab Founders-backed fintech accelerator cohort 2021 announced

Nigeria-based venture capital firm GreenHouse Capital’s flagship accelerator programme GreenHouse Lab has announced its cohort for 2021. Eight innovative African startups have been selected…

Kenyan tech startup secures $475 000

Nairobi-based tech startup, CashBackApp has secured $475K in a pre-seed funding round led by Lofty Inc, Sherpa Ventures and Loyal VC with participation from…

West Africa tech startups take the stage at AfricArena 2021

AfricArena, in partnership with Délégation Générale à l’Entreprenariat Rapide des Femmes et des Jeunes, Senegal Government ( DER/FJ) and ITC United Nations #FastTrackTech Africa…

South Africa ranks first in African Tech Ecosystems of the Future report

According to the latest inaugural African Tech Ecosystems of the Future, 2021/22 report by fDi, a division of the Financial Times, South Africa has…

Kenyan tech startup launches flagship electric motorcycle fleet

Nairobi-based electric vehicle (EV) mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) startup Mazi Mobility has officially launched its electric motorcycle service as a clean, affordable and efficient form of…

Why a wave of technology giants will come from Africa [Opinion]

Ian Lessem, Managing Partner at HAVAÍC, investors in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses, notes a significant increase in investment demand for African technology startups. He says…

SA tech startup launches full-service funeral app

Johannesburg-based tech startup has launched Sendoff, a full-service funeral app that provides a service that assists users in managing and arranging funerals. Sendoff claims…

Kenyan insurtech startup secures $1.8-million

Nairobi-based insurtech startup Lami Technologies has secured $1.8-million in a seed funding round led by Accion Venture Lab with participation from AAIC, Consonance, P1 Ventures,…

West African tech startup partners with French ride-hailing company co-founder

West African startup and ‘African Super App’, Gozem has announced the onboarding of Othmane Bouhlal, co-founder of French ride-hailing company Chuaffeur-Privé, as a strategic advisor. …

Four women-led tech startups in Africa

Ventureburn has created a list of women-led startups in Africa that have displayed innovative and unique solutions that positively impact multiple sectors within the…

Top startup web event in SA this week [14/12/2020]

This week’s web events will give innovative entrepreneurs the opportunity to drive up business profit and build startup communities within their region. Through virtual…

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