In the fast-paced world of smartphones, a fierce rivalry has shaped the industry for over a decade. On one side, Apple, the epitome of…
Seedstars set to invest in 100 start-ups, including Africa
With $20 million committed by notable investors, Seedstars International Ventures II (SIV II) is set to invest in no less than 100 pre-seed and…
IFC invests $1m in Flat6Labs Tunisia’s Anava Seed Fund to support women entrepreneurs
The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced that it is investing $1-million in Flat6Labs Tunisia’s Anava Seed Fund. IFC said in a…
Nigeria’s Kobo360 closes whopping $20m Series-A round led by Goldman Sachs
Nigerian logistics platform Kobo360 has closed what is likely the second biggest investment for an African tech startup in 2019 so far, after concluding…
Startupbootcamp-Pride Fintech Cairo programme to accelerate 40 Egyptian fintechs
Cairo-based fintech focused venture capital (VC) and early stage fund Pride Capital has partnered with accelerator network Startupbootcamp to nurture 40 Egyptian fintech startups over the next four years through the Startupbootcamp-Pride Fintech Cairo programme.
