Losing access to your social media account has to be one of the most frustrating outcomes to date, especially with all the memories backed…
FMO backs SBC AfriTech to empower more African start-ups
Designed to scout skill and scale early-stage tech startups in Africa, the third installment of the Africa Startup Initiative is back with a bang….
Kenya’s Novastar Ventures to open Lagos office after raising $75.5m for new fund [Updated]
Nairobi-based venture fund Novastar Ventures has made the first close of its Novastar II fund with commitments of $72.5-million. The firm now plans to open an office in…
Kenyan fintech Lendable secures $450k grant from Dutch development bank FMO
Nairobi-based fintech Lendable has secured a $450 000 convertible grant from Dutch development bank FMO. In a statement today (23 August) FMO said the…
Investment company Arise launches to accelerate banking
Arise, a new investment company focused on the banking sector, has launched. It is the brainchild of international institutions, Norfund, FMO, and Rabobank, which collectively…
