Startups & Ideas
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Kenya’s Tech Talent Recognised in International Underdog Tech Award 2024
Kenyan innovators Amos Kimani and Royford Mutegi shortlisted for the 2024 Underdog Tech Award for tech startups.
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Nairobi Hosts Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Program’s Inaugural Demo Day
Visa's Africa Fintech Accelerator in Nairobi showcases startups from 18 countries, fostering innovation with mentorship and investment opportunities.
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Innovators Set to Benefit from $10 Million ICANN Grant for Internet Development
ICANN Grants $10 million to Kenyan innovators for projects enhancing secure, accessible Internet infrastructure, applications open March to May 2024.
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New Funding for Women-Led Start-ups by Village Capital & Standard Chartered
Village Capital and Standard Chartered partner to fund women-led start-ups, addressing gender gaps in entrepreneurial financing
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10 Ventures to Watch at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 showcases 10 startups, fostering investment and innovation in diverse African tech sectors.
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Startups Can Now Apply for Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program
Spark Accelerator by Safaricom, M-PESA Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation launches, empowering early-stage Fintech and Content startups for growth.
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African Markets’ Resilience in the Face of FX Volatility and Inflationary Pressures
In 2023, African markets faced FX volatility, inflation, and funding challenges. Despite this, the African business ecosystem matured, emphasizing profitability over growth, and showcasing growth-stage deals.
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EIB Global Announces Major Investment in African Entrepreneurship
EIB Global's $30 million in Seedstars Africa Ventures I boosts African startups, focusing on digital technology and basic needs.
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MEST Africa Opens Applications for Class of 2025 Entrepreneurship Program
MEST Africa's fully funded 2025 program offers comprehensive training for aspiring tech entrepreneurs in software development
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Wasoko and MaxAB merge, Transforming African E-commerce and Retail
Wasoko and MaxAB, leading African e-commerce firms, merge to transform the continent's informal retail sector, expanding reach.
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MEST Africa Unveils Top 5 Tech Startups in Equity Challenge
Top 5 startups announced for MEST Africa's $50K challenge, showcasing innovation in fintech, health, edtech across Africa.
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Sky.Garden Returns & Rebrands with KES 250 Million from Lipa Later
Sky.Garden relaunches with Kshs 250 million Lipa Later investment, expanding e-commerce and social commerce in Kenya.
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Amini raises $4M for AI-driven African environmental data solutions
Nairobi-based Amini secures $4M seed funding for AI and satellite tech targeting Africa's environmental data gap
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Bigstore eCommerce Site Launches in Kenya with Undisclosed Investor Funding
Bigstore, a new eCommerce platform in Kenya, launches with angel funding, revolutionizing online shopping with diverse products.
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Endeavor Kenya Unveils ScaleUp Program to Boost High-Impact Entrepreneurs in East Africa
Endeavor Kenya launches ScaleUp Program for high-growth East African entrepreneurs %%sep%% Technology News, Startups, Opinions, Reviews