African tech startups

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…

Seven African and Middle East tech startups win MEA Seed Challenge

Seven seed stage tech startups have been selected as the winners of the MEA Seed Challenge, hosted by Orange Ventures. A total of €670 000…

Africa’s first AI-focused startup to investor matchmaking service launches

The AI Media Group has launched The Deal Room, Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI) driven service that aims to connect AI-based startups with potential investors…

Morocco VC invests in three African tech startups

Morocco-based business to business (B2B) venture capital fund, Outlierz Ventures has invested in three innovative African tech startups, namely; YouVerify, Bamboo, and Healthlane. Africa-focused seed fund…

R26-million investment raised for Stellenbosch University spinout companies

Innovus, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) technology transfer team, has announced five new spinout companies that launched during the Covid-19 lockdown. The tech transfer team raised…

New initiative aims to grow African startups

Launched by Asia Africa Investment & Consulting Pte. Ltd. (AAIC) in collaboration with Rakuten Group, the AAIC-Rakuten Africa Innovation Project aims to promote the growth of African startups…

2020 African App Launchpad Cup applications open

The 2020 African App Launchpad Cup, aimed at African startups focusing on app and game development has opened for applications. Established by the IT Industry…

SA startup launches new feature to screen students for Covid-19

Karri, a South African school payment’s startup has expanded its offering as it launches a new feature on its mobile app to screen students…

Eight African tech startups compete for € 10 000

Eight African tech startups focusing on the legal industry are competing for the ultimate prize of € 10 000 in funding and a spot in…

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