Startups

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YouthADAPT 2023 Now Open, Calling All Female Tech Pioneers!

YouthADAPT 2023 Empowering Africa's female tech innovators to combat climate change with $100,000 awards, mentorship, and a vast network.

Julia Collins and Other Tech Leaders to Empower Female Founders at Lagos Summit

TLcom's Africa Tech Female Founder Summit 2023 in Lagos, focuses on resilience and growth amidst challenges.

Google Handpicks 11 African Startups for Prestigious AI First Accelerator

Google launches AI First Accelerator, selecting 11 African startups to innovate solutions for local and global challenges.

From Survival to Synergy: How M&A Can Fuel African Startups Amidst Funding Declines

Significant decline in African VC funding prompts startups towards mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for survival and growth.

Lipa Later Group Successfully Closes KES 500 Million Privately Placed Debt Issuance

Lipa Later successfully raises KES 500 million, plans to secure KES 2 billion, aiming for financial inclusion in Kenya.

12 African Startups Chosen for 2023 FAST Accelerator Program

Flapmax and Microsoft launch FAST Accelerator Program with 12 African startups to advance AI solutions for societal challenges.

Kenyan Innovators Invited to Compete Globally in inDrive’s Newly Launched Underdog Tech Award for Emerging Startups

inDrive launches Underdog Tech Award to support startups overcoming challenges in emerging markets, with a $60,000 prize.

Gates Foundation backs 29 African Healthcare Startups in i3 Second Cohort

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-supported i3 unveils 29 healthcare startups from 21 African countries, driving innovation and accessibility.

Nine Innovative Ventures Shine at Africa DeFi Summit

Nine African ventures selected for the Africa DeFi Summit in Accra, showcasing fintech and blockchain innovations.

Uganda’s Emata Secures $2.4 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Agricultural Finance

Ugandan agritech Emata secures $2.4M seed funding, aims to revolutionize agricultural finance, expand across East Africa.

GoGettaz 2023 Awards $116,000 To African Agripreneurs

Winners of 2023 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize announced. Top agripreneurs awarded for innovative solutions in African agriculture.

African Agripreneurs Shine: WAYA2023 Winners Revealed

WAYA2023 awards recognize outstanding female agripreneurs in Africa, celebrating innovation, contribution to agriculture, and empowerment.

Investor-Founder Disconnect Threatens African Tech: Wimbart’s Startling Report

African tech funding at risk due to investor-founder disconnect. Report urges enhanced communication for sustainable growth.

Make History: Submit Your Startup to the 2024 Aurora Tech Awards!

Aurora Tech Awards celebrates African women in tech, empowers them with prizes, and promotes gender equality. Entries open for 2024.

Wasoko Expands to the Democratic Republic of Congo

African e-commerce company Wasoko expands to the DRC, aiming to boost local businesses through cross-border operations.

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