Startups
Spotlighting emerging tech startups, innovative solutions, and the entrepreneurs behind them. Learn about the next big thing in the tech industry here.
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Pakistan’s Buscaro raises $2M to bring order to the chaos of urban commuting
Pakistani startup Buscaro raises $2 million to scale its tech-enabled B2B commuting service for companies and schools.
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Africa-wide hackathon aims to build a homegrown AI that understands local culture
A 40-city hackathon is building a sovereign AI for Africa, embedding local context using the new Model Context Protocol.
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Maximizing Online Presence with Effective Domain Name Strategies
Strategic domain names boost brand trust, SEO, and traffic. Use varied TLDs, protective portfolios, security, and future proof planning smartly.
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SAIS 2026 Applications Now Open for African AgriTech Start-ups with September Deadline
If you’re building an African start-up that’s busy hacking agriculture with tech, here’s some good news: applications for the SAIS…
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Buupass is building the digital backbone for Africa’s transport network
Kenyan startup Buupass is rapidly expanding its network, digitizing transport and logistics for 13 new operators across East Africa.
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Yamaha Launches TRANSPOSE Innovation Challenge to Redefine the Future of Sound
Yamaha's TRANSPOSE Innovation Challenge calls on global startups to redefine sound, offering funding, mentorship, and collaboration for winners.
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Kenya’s Digital Divide Push Gets KES 517M Boost Through Poa Internet’s Finnfund Deal
Poa Internet, Kenya’s fastest-growing internet service provider, has secured a $4 million debt investment from Finnfund, a Finnish development financier,…
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African Angel Academy launches 12th cohort to tackle Africa’s 194 billion dollar startup funding gap
AAA launches Cohort 12, training angels to fund early stage African startups. Applications close 10 September 2025.
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How to apply: NBA Africa’s Triple-Double Accelerator for sport and creative startups
Apply by Aug 29 for NBA Africa’s Triple-Double Accelerator offering mentorship, funding, and Demo Day exposure.
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Ajua buys Rate My Service to scale localized customer experience tools across Africa
Ajua buys Rate My Service to scale a localized, AWS-powered customer experience platform across Africa.
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Maximizing ROI with Digital Experience Analytics for Startups
Startups leveraging digital experience analytics boost conversions, retention, and revenue by transforming raw customer behavior data into actionable growth insights.
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US Firm to Launch $3.4M Waste-to-Fertilizer Plant in Kenya, First in Africa
Kenya is about to get a serious upgrade in its farming game and it’s coming in the form of a…
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TLcom’s $5M TAPSI pre-seed fund hits 50 percent deployment with TurnStay bet
TLcom expands early-stage reach as TAPSI backs South African travel payments startup
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HoneyCoin raises $4.9M to scale stablecoin-powered payments across Africa and global markets
HoneyCoin, a Nairobi-headquartered payment orchestration platform, has announced a $4.9 million seed round led by Flourish Ventures, with participation from…
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Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Cohort 5 Opens Applications: Apply by August 15
Apply for Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Cohort 5 by August 15; discover Cohort 4’s 22 fintech startups driving financial inclusion.
