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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E-commerce platform Sky.garden partners with Logistics Startup Amitruck
The collaboration between e-commerce site sky.garden and logistics startup Amitruck will allow more than 6,000 B2B clients to keep their…
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EnableMe, a Digital Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities Launched in Kenya
The EnableMe Kenya platform also includes news and information on several disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, chronic pain, mental…
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Cryptocurrency platform LUNO achieves 300% YoY Growth with 7M Customers
Luno is headquartered in London and has nearly 400 employees across offices in London, South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria and…
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Sparkle launches ‘For Business’ service targetting SMEs
Uzoma Dozie, Founder and CEO of Sparkle, said, “SMEs are the largest employer of labour in Nigeria but are lacking…
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Glovo raises €450M Series-F Funding to expand operations
Glovo will invest in expanding its footprint in the 20 markets in which it currently operates. The focus of the…
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Kenya’s Agency Startup, Tanda, secures funding to expand regionally
The startup secured backing from HAVAÍC, Zedcrest Capital, DFS Lab, Victor Asemota and 3 more investors. Tanda has also secured…
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Kenya’s Ajua announces partnership with MTN Nigeria to launch App for SMEs
MTN EnGauge is an agile application that offers innovative customer management solutions which include digital payments, CRM tools, customer feedback…
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Truck Logistics Startup, Amitruck, raises Pre-seed Funding led by Dynamo Ventures
Launched in 2019 in Kenya, Amitruck describes itself as a trucking logistics marketplace that brings trust, transparency, and efficiency by…
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Bolt Taxi Company raises €150 Million in Funding from D1 Capital Partners
Bolt, an Estonian on-demand transport and delivery company with presence in Europe and Africa, has announced today that it has…
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Google CEO commits $10 Million for Economic Recovery after Dialogue with Kenya’s President
2 million USD to local non -profits which are serving underserved communities in Kenya, 3 million USD to SMEs, and…
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Kenya’s Pula raises $6 Million Series A to provide Insurance to Small Farmers
The new investment will be used to scale up operations in the company’s existing 13 markets across Africa. Currently, Pula…
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Sparkle partners with Network International for virtual and physical payment cards
Sparkle’s new virtual and plastic debit cards are targeted at SMEs and upwardly mobile, unbanked consumers across Nigeria, bringing them…
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Kenya leads in Africa as Favourite Investment Destination
The top industries receiving the investments are startups in the Renewable Energy sector, Agritech, and logistics. The top funded startup…
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Monsooq Pay-as-you-go entertainment platform now available in Nigeria
The pay-as-you-go entertainment platform, Monsooq, is now available in Nigeria. Launched by Mondia, a leading mobile technology company specialising in…
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Ilara Health raises $3.75m Series A with promise of providing life-saving diagnostics across sub-Saharan Africa
Ilara Health raises $3.75m Series A with promise of providing life-saving diagnostics across sub-Saharan Africa. Round joined by DOB Equity,…
