Startups
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i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage African Healthtechs for 3rd Cohort Amid U.S. Aid “Stop-Work” Directive
i3 shifts focus to support 5-7 growth-stage African healthtechs with $225K grants, responding to U.S. aid directive.
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SC Ventures and Yabx Invest $10 Million to Launch Furaha, Expanding Purpose-Driven Financing in Africa
SC Ventures and Yabx invest $10 million in Furaha to expand AI-driven purpose-driven lending, starting with education financing in Africa.
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55 Finalists Announced for the Inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025
Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 announced 55 finalists across 11 categories, recognizing innovative companies shaping Africa’s tech landscape. Winners revealed…
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i3 Program Opens Applications for Third Cohort to Scale African HealthTech Startups
Discover how the i3 program is empowering African healthtech startups through grants, partnerships, and strategic guidance. Applications for the third…
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ZuriQ Raises $4.2M to Revolutionize Quantum Computing by Breaking Scalability Barriers
ZuriQ raises $4.2M to revolutionize trapped-ion quantum computing with scalable two-dimensional architecture, unlocking industrial-scale quantum applications.
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Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025: 10 Ventures Selected for Investment Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025 selects 10 innovative African startups to showcase solutions for funding and partnerships, fostering tech ecosystem…
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Synthesia Secures $180 Million Series D to Lead AI Video Revolution in Enterprise Communications
Synthesia raises $180M in Series D funding, advancing AI video innovation, global expansion, and enterprise communication transformation.
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How Nexus Wave AI is Making High-Accuracy Customer Support Affordable for Africa
Kenya's Nexus Wave AI uses Generative AI to deliver affordable, high-accuracy customer support solutions, emphasizing cost-efficiency and customization.
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How Servercore Helped GoDeliveries Slash Cloud Costs by 43% While Boosting Performance
GoDeliveries partnered with Servercore, cutting cloud costs by 43%, improving reliability, performance, and enabling fast, efficient local deliveries.
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Disrupt Africa’s FinTech Space: Apply for 2025 Visa Accelerator Program
Discover how the Visa Accelerator Program empowers African startups with mentorship, funding, and tools to scale FinTech solutions. Apply today!
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Juicyway Raises $3M to Transform Cross-Border Payments in Africa with Stablecoin Technology
Juicyway raises $3M to revolutionize Africa's cross-border payments using stablecoin technology, enabling faster, cheaper transactions and unlocking currency liquidity.
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Block Awards Winners of TBD Hackathon at Africa Bitcoin Conference, Showcasing Payment Innovation in Africa
Block's TBD Hackathon at Africa Bitcoin Conference showcased innovative payment solutions, empowering African developers to address financial challenges.
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Aurora Health Systems Wins Qualcomm Wireless Reach Award as ‘Make in Africa’ 2024 Mentorship Program Concludes
Qualcomm has marked the successful completion of the second year of its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, celebrating innovative…
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Microsoft and NVIDIA Partner to Propel AI Startup Growth in Africa
Microsoft and NVIDIA partner to empower African AI startups with tools, resources, and mentorship, driving innovation and global scalability.
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Ventures Platform Unveils Landmark Climate Tech White Paper Advocating for Climate-Resilient Business Models in Africa
Ventures Platform's white paper advocates climate-resilient business models, leveraging African startups and venture capital to address climate challenges sustainably.
