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Egypt’s Breadfast reported to have raised a ‘seven-figure’ investment led by 500 Startups

Breadfast, a Cairo-based startup which delivers breakfast products to its users, is reported to have raised a “seven-figure” Series-A round led by 500 Startups…

Here are the 15 winning blockchain applications from ETHCapeTown

From a blockchain application that helps raise funds for some of the world’s most endangered species, to an incentivised peer-to-peer streaming platform, to an…

Nigeria’s Kobo360 named Disrupter of the Year at 2019 Africa CEO Awards

Nigerian logistics startup Kobo360 has been named Disrupter of the Year at the 2019 Africa CEO Forum Awards in Kigali, Rwanda. The awards were…

Africa-focused VC fund Outlierz Ventures announces first five investments

Here are the African startups that pitched at Y Combinator’s Winter 2019 Demo Day

At least seven African startups were among the 189 companies that participated at Y Combinator‘s Winter 2019 Demo Day on Monday and Tuesday this…

Microtraction looking to invest outside Nigeria says partner Dayo Koleowo

Lagos-based early-stage investment platform Microtraction is looking to do “some non-Nigerian” deals this year, its former principal investment officer and newly appointed partner Dayo…

Here are 8 accelerators, incubators African startups can apply for in 2019

Whether your tech startup is looking to secure funding or new clients, or whether you need technical assistance developing a minimum viable product or…

Google opens applications for first cohort of Launchpad Africa accelerator

Google today launched applications for its Launchpad Africa accelerator to early-stage startup from across a number of countries across the continent. The tech giant will take…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [18/09/2017]

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

Y Combinator school helped grow movie service 20% a week – Vibescout

Attending Y Combinator’s online Startup School has helped South African startup Vibescout to grow its movie aggregator 20% week-on-week, up 8 000 users since it’s launch…

Paystack closes $1.3-million seed investment

Nigerian fintech startup Paystack, backed by Y-Combinator, has closed on US$1.3-million in Seed Funding. “Having painstakingly identified the many barriers that merchants on the continent have when…

Lagos Startup Week to kick off with over 600 attendees

The Lagos Startup Week is set to begin on 24 September 2016. This free five-day event aims to celebrate everything that makes an entrepreneur…

23 tips to guide you through your next VC deal [Infographic]

Raising capital is often seen as one of the biggest challenges startups have growing up. And rightfully so, getting your hands on runway capital…

Read this: 9 candid startup comments by Y Combinator’s Paul Graham

We write a lot about Paul Graham, the man behind the uber successful Y Combinator. Graham’s incubator, which has spawned rock star startups such…

Y Combinator: Investors should back the jockey not the horse

Y Combinator, a leading seed investment incubator, recently announced that it would be accepting startup applications for this years fund from startup founders WITHOUT…

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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

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

CHARGE taking EVs off-grid in the North West

eActros 300 and Zimi Charge creates EV win for Bakers