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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Bolt raises KES. 11 Billion to help with growth
The investment from Naya Capital Management now brings the total investment amount that has been raised by Bolt to over…
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Nigerian Fintech Startup Okra Secures $1mn Pre-Seed Funding from TLcom
Nigerian fintech platform Okra has secured a $1mn pre-seed fundraise from TLcom Capital, strengthening its push to build the infrastructure…
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Sanofi sets 4 challenges for African Startups to innovate in health
The selected start-ups will be invited to present their innovative solutions at Afric@tech, the VivaTech Lab dedicated to the African…
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TLcom’s TIDE Africa Fund Closes at $71M
Founded in 1999, TLcom has $200m of VC assets under management across Africa, Europe and Israel and in 2017 announced…
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7 Things Most Startups Outsource Which Are Better Kept In-House
No matter how great your startup and how talented your team, you can’t excel at everything. For any business, there…
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Kenyan-built Website shows Visa Requirements for all Countries, making worldwide travel easier
This Website shows you Visa Requirements for all Countries depending on your Passport
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Kenyan Audio Startup, Portable Voices, partners with Afripods for production and distribution
Kenyan podcast start-up Portable voices signs a podcast distribution and production partnership with Afripods
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uLesson Secures $3.1M Seed Funding Ahead of Market Launch
Founded by "serial entrepreneur" and founder of Konga, Sim Shagaya, the company will use the funds to bring their 3,000…
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Twiga Foods has secured KES. 3 Billion Series B for African Expansion
Twiga Foods has raised $23.75 million in a Series B equity round led by Goldman Sachs, with participation from existing…
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Nigeria’s ccHUB acquires Nairobi’s iHub for an undisclosed amount
CcHUB will now make key hires in innovation consulting, people management, programme management and community support.
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Facebook’s London Accelerator Programme open to African Startups for the first time
The 12-week Facebook Accelerator London programme will launch in November
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SWVL pumps KES. 1.5 Billion to Boost Kenya Operations
SWVL recently closed its $42 million Series B-2 funding led by BECO Capital and Sweden’s Vostok New Ventures. This increased…
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Kobo360 e-logistics Startup launches operations in Kenya
Kobo360 has announced expansion to Kenya with plans to power Coast-to-Coast Pan-African Logistics. The e-Logistics Start-up has confirmed Kenya as…
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Glovo expands operations to Nakuru
Spanish start-up Glovo has announced it is expanding its footprint in Kenya. People in Kitengela and Nakuru can now use…
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Kobo360, African e-Logistics Startup Secures $30M Funding
African e-Logistics Startup Kobo360 Secures $30M Funding
