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Standard Chartered Awards KES 8.75 Million to Scale Up Seven Women-Led Startups in Sustainability

Standard Chartered awarded KES 8.75 million to seven women-led startups focused on sustainability, promoting ESG practices through the Women in…

Google Alumni-Led XA Network Expands to Empower African Startups

XA Network expands into Africa, supporting startups with investments and expert guidance, bridging African and Southeast Asian tech ecosystems.

Meta Awards $500K to Kenyan AI Projects: Digital Green and Jacaranda Health Lead the Way

Meta awards $500K to Kenyan AI projects, supporting innovative solutions in agriculture and healthcare through its Llama Impact Grants.

Next Narrative Africa and HEVA Fund Launch $40M Fund to Empower African Content Creators

Next Narrative Africa and HEVA Fund launch $40M fund to support African content creators and transform the film industry.

FlapKap Secures $34M Pre-Series A Funding to Scale SME Financing Across MENA

FlapKap secures $34M pre-Series A funding to expand SME financing across MENA, leveraging data-driven technology and innovative solutions.

TLcom Announces Africa Tech Female Founder Summit 2024, Opens Call for Applications

TLcom announces Africa Tech Female Founder Summit 2024, empowering female entrepreneurs with leadership insights, networking, and growth opportunities.

Field Partners with Gates Foundation to Launch $11M Maternal Health Initiative in Africa

Field launches a $11M initiative, backed by Gates Foundation, to tackle maternal mortality and improve healthcare in Africa.

Wattnow Secures Multi-Million Dollar Funding Round to Revolutionize Energy Management

Wattnow secures multi-million dollar funding to expand its AI-powered energy management platform, driving sustainability and global growth.

Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024): Exploring Investment Pathways in Africa’s Startup Ecosystem

Attend the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) in Cape Town on November 28-29, 2024, to explore investment pathways in…

Chpter Secures $1.2 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Social Commerce in Africa

Chpter secures $1.2M Pre-Seed funding to expand AI-powered social commerce platform across Africa, focusing on WhatsApp-led e-commerce growth.

Wasoko and MaxAB Complete Landmark Merger, Form Africa’s Largest B2B Platform

Wasoko and MaxAB merged to create Africa's largest B2B platform, expanding from e-commerce to fintech, serving 450,000 retailers.

Apply Now for the 6th Edition of the MEST Africa Challenge: Your AgriTech Innovation Could Win $50,000 in Equity Funding

Apply for the 6th MEST Africa Challenge: Early-stage AgriTech startups can win $50,000 in equity funding and gain global visibility.

Workpay Secures $5M Series A Funding to Revolutionize HR Tech Across Africa

Workpay raises $5M Series A funding to expand its cloud-based HR and payroll solutions across Africa, enhancing financial services and…

Twiga Foods Faces Second Round of Layoffs Amid Strategic Restructuring

Twiga Foods lays off 59 employees, restructures under new CEO, aiming for profitability amid financial and operational challenges.

Meta Launches Llama 3.1 Impact Grants to Empower AI-Driven Organizations Across Africa and the Middle East

Meta's Llama 3.1 Impact Grants offer up to $500,000 for AI-driven projects addressing social challenges in Africa, the Middle East,…

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