Startups & Ideas
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From Survival to Synergy: How M&A Can Fuel African Startups Amidst Funding Declines
Significant decline in African VC funding prompts startups towards mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for survival and growth.
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Lipa Later Group Successfully Closes KES 500 Million Privately Placed Debt Issuance
Lipa Later successfully raises KES 500 million, plans to secure KES 2 billion, aiming for financial inclusion in Kenya.
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12 African Startups Chosen for 2023 FAST Accelerator Program
Flapmax and Microsoft launch FAST Accelerator Program with 12 African startups to advance AI solutions for societal challenges.
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Kenyan Innovators Invited to Compete Globally in inDrive’s Newly Launched Underdog Tech Award for Emerging Startups
inDrive launches Underdog Tech Award to support startups overcoming challenges in emerging markets, with a $60,000 prize.
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Gates Foundation backs 29 African Healthcare Startups in i3 Second Cohort
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-supported i3 unveils 29 healthcare startups from 21 African countries, driving innovation and accessibility.
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Nine Innovative Ventures Shine at Africa DeFi Summit
Nine African ventures selected for the Africa DeFi Summit in Accra, showcasing fintech and blockchain innovations.
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Uganda’s Emata Secures $2.4 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Agricultural Finance
Ugandan agritech Emata secures $2.4M seed funding, aims to revolutionize agricultural finance, expand across East Africa.
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GoGettaz 2023 Awards $116,000 To African Agripreneurs
Winners of 2023 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize announced. Top agripreneurs awarded for innovative solutions in African agriculture.
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African Agripreneurs Shine: WAYA2023 Winners Revealed
WAYA2023 awards recognize outstanding female agripreneurs in Africa, celebrating innovation, contribution to agriculture, and empowerment.
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Investor-Founder Disconnect Threatens African Tech: Wimbart’s Startling Report
African tech funding at risk due to investor-founder disconnect. Report urges enhanced communication for sustainable growth.
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Make History: Submit Your Startup to the 2024 Aurora Tech Awards!
Aurora Tech Awards celebrates African women in tech, empowers them with prizes, and promotes gender equality. Entries open for 2024.
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Wasoko Expands to the Democratic Republic of Congo
African e-commerce company Wasoko expands to the DRC, aiming to boost local businesses through cross-border operations.
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Global Startup Awards Africa Summit: UNICEF Ethiopia Joins the Cause
UNICEF Ethiopia partners with Global Startup Awards Africa 2023 Summit to empower youth and drive innovation.
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Google Announces “AI First Accelerator Program” for African Startups
Google introduces AI First Accelerator to aid African startups solving challenges with artificial intelligence.
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AFEX Crowns Winners in Grand Code Cash Crop 4.0 Finale
AFEX hosts Code Cash Crop 4.0; Mr Yakubu wins $10,000 for Farm Central Intelligence; Kenyan teams also triumph.