Kenya

African tech startups raised over $1.2bn in funding in 2018 – Partech report

A report by French venture capital (VC) firm Partech Africa has found that 146 African tech startups raised $1.163-billion in equity funding last year…

Two African startups selected for GMC Calibrator edtech accelerator

Sierra Leone mobile learning platform for financial inclusion Mosabi and Kenyan parenting website Mums Village have been selected for Gray Matters Capital‘s GMC Calibrator…

Everything you need to know about East African startup landscape [2019 Update]

Update: Are you a venture capitalist or an angel investor looking to invest in a company? Are you an entrepreneur looking for capital or…

MMH Accelerator to offer up to €50k in funding to African healthtech startups

Selected Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian late stage healthtech firms — including those solving for animal health — stand to benefit from up to €50 000 in funding from this year’s Making More Health (MMH) Accelerator programme.

Africa Development Bank approves $7.5m investment in Kenyan VC fund

African Development Bank has announced that its board of directors has approved a $7.5-million in Nairobi-based venture capital firm Africa Tech Ventures.

Twiga Foods pilot to put more farm land to use to meet demand [Sponsored]

Kenyan mobile-based B2B distribution platform Twiga Foods wants to put about 8000 acres of unused agricultural land in Kenya to use to meet growing demand for its platform…

Kenyan insurtech Bluewave takes top honours at 2018 Seedstars Nairobi

Nairobi-based insurtech startup Bluewave Insurance Agency has come out tops at Seedstars Nairobi pitch event. At an event held on Friday (21 September), the startup out-pitched six other…

Competition offers £250 000 in prizes to stimulate off-grid cold chain technology

The Global LEAP Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge (OGCCC) – a competition to develop innovative and energy-efficient off-grid cold storage technology – launched yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya….

Here are the 10 easiest places in Africa to run a business reveals World Bank

South Africa is now only the sixth easiest country in Africa to run a business — behind star performer Mauritius — and has slid eight…

Knife Capital reveals deal with Swedish startup, bemoans lack of local funds

South African venture capital (VC) fund Knife Capital has co-invested in a Swedish startup alongside a Swedish fund, Knife Capital co-founder Keet van Zyl revealed today….

Google expands intake for new Launchpad Accelerator cohort to 10 African nations

Google’s Launchpad Accelerator has opened applications for its next cohort — and has added seven more African countries to the three countries it initially targeted when it…

Kenyan startup M-Shule gets investment from Engineers Without Borders

Canadian seed-stage investor Engineers Without Borders Canada (EWB) yesterday announced a cash investment worth $40 000 in Kenyan edtech startup M-Shule. M-Shule is an SMS and…

Architect of Kenya’s Silicon Savannah hits out at delays at Konza Techno City

Progress on Kenya’s Konza Techno City, dubbed “Silicon Savannah”, has been too slow while insufficient budget has been allocated to complete the initiative, says Bitange Ndemo,…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [31/10/2016]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or scratch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

ASENTI entrepreneurship platform to kick off in Kenya

The African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASENTI) will take place from 4-5 November 2016 at the United States International University-Africa in Kenya. ASENTI is…

BBOXX secures $20m investment, to step up in Kenya, Rwanda

BBOXX, an off-grid solar company, has secured a US$20-million Series C investment to step up operations in Kenya and Rwanda. BBOXX not only designs and…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [18/07/2016]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or scratch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

Report: over $185m invested in Africa’s tech startups in 2015

Tech startups in Africa raised an estimated total of over US$185-million in 2015, according to a recent report. The report, titled African Tech Startups…

Kenya’s BRCK hauls in $3m from Steve Case, Synergy Energies and others

To kick off the year on a positive note, Kenyan startup BRCK has raised US$3-million from a group of international investors, which include former…

Changing climates, changing fortunes: what African elections mean for investors

Electoral cycles have long been a sticky issue for Africa’s business communities. Elections often evoke fears that a regime change will bring uncertainty and…

Kenya’s mobile customer care platform Ongair rakes in funding [updated]

The Hong Kong-founded venture capital firm and accelerator, Nest, has invested an undisclosed amount into Kenya’s mobile customer care platform Ongair. With hundreds of…

Richard Branson, Al Gore, Steve Case back Kenyan solar startup M-Kopa in $19m round

The likes of Virgin Group’s Sir Richard Branson, former US Vice President Al Gore and AOL founder Steve Case have invested US$19-million in Kenyan…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [09/11/2015]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or scratch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

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Everlytic Launches Cutting-Edge AI Studio with WhatsApp Chatbots for Smarter Communication

Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

Savant Launches Savant Build Cohort 3 to Accelerate Deep-Tech Innovation in the Green Economy

Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Nio Firefly brings Galaxy design to compact EVs

Google Cast and other Christmas goodies for Rivian

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project

Kenya

African tech startups raised over $1.2bn in funding in 2018 – Partech report

Two African startups selected for GMC Calibrator edtech accelerator

Everything you need to know about East African startup landscape [2019 Update]

MMH Accelerator to offer up to €50k in funding to African healthtech startups

Africa Development Bank approves $7.5m investment in Kenyan VC fund

Twiga Foods pilot to put more farm land to use to meet demand [Sponsored]

Kenyan insurtech Bluewave takes top honours at 2018 Seedstars Nairobi

Competition offers £250 000 in prizes to stimulate off-grid cold chain technology

Here are the 10 easiest places in Africa to run a business reveals World Bank

Knife Capital reveals deal with Swedish startup, bemoans lack of local funds

Google expands intake for new Launchpad Accelerator cohort to 10 African nations

Kenyan startup M-Shule gets investment from Engineers Without Borders

Architect of Kenya’s Silicon Savannah hits out at delays at Konza Techno City

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [31/10/2016]

ASENTI entrepreneurship platform to kick off in Kenya

BBOXX secures $20m investment, to step up in Kenya, Rwanda

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [18/07/2016]

Report: over $185m invested in Africa’s tech startups in 2015

Kenya’s BRCK hauls in $3m from Steve Case, Synergy Energies and others

Changing climates, changing fortunes: what African elections mean for investors

Kenya’s mobile customer care platform Ongair rakes in funding [updated]

Richard Branson, Al Gore, Steve Case back Kenyan solar startup M-Kopa in $19m round

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [09/11/2015]

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