Funding
Insights into funding strategies, startup investment trends, and financial advice for emerging companies.
- Startups
Innovate Africa Launches with $2.5M Angel Fund for Early-Stage Africa-Focused Startups
Innovate Africa launches $2.5M fund to support early-stage African startups with capital, resources, and expertise for sustainable growth.
- Startups
Busu Naturals Wins 2.5 Million ‘She’s Next Kenya’ Grant Competition
Busu Naturals wins She’s Next Kenya Grant, receiving KES 2.5M. Timao Group and Code with Kids secure 2nd and 3rd…
- News
Visa She’s Next Kenya Finalists: Who Will Win KES 2.5 Million Grant?
Visa announces five finalists for She’s Next Kenya program, offering grants, training, and mentorship to women entrepreneurs across various industries.
- News
Copia Lays Off All Its Employees, Signaling End of Operations
Copia Global, once a thriving Kenyan e-commerce firm, has laid off all employees and ceased operations amid financial woes.
- Startups
Nominations Now Open for Obuntu LaunchPad Program Supported by MEDA
MEDA partners with Obuntu Foundation to support African fund managers, enhancing their skills and resources through the Obuntu LaunchPad Program.
- News
Africa’s Business Heroes Competition Extends Application Deadline, Offers $1.5M Prize
Africa’s Business Heroes competition extends 2024 deadline, enriching African entrepreneurs with training, networking, and US$1.5 million in grants.
- Startups
Pula Secures $20 Million in Series B Funding to Expand Insurance Access for Smallholder Farmers
Pula raises $20 million in Series B, expanding insurance for smallholder farmers against climate risks in emerging markets.
- Interesting Reads
The $3bn Private Credit Opportunity in Africa
Africa's $3bn private credit gap highlights a financing void for mid-market companies, underserved by traditional banks, offering investors significant opportunities.
- News
Kenyan Innovators: ICANN Offers Grants for Internet Expansion Projects
ICANN launches grant program to fund projects that expand internet access and innovation, with a focus on Kenya.
- Startups
Jacob’s Ladder Africa Announces Winners of Renewable Energy Competition
Jacob's Ladder Africa announces winners of the Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge, where Kenyan youth developed solutions for climate change and…
- News
CFAO Backs BasiGo’s Electric Bus Expansion in Africa
BasiGo's Pay-As-You-Drive model attracts major investment from Toyota's CFAO Group revolutionising electric bus access in Africa.
- Startups
Win Funding, Mentorship in New Nigerian Business Competition
StarNews Mobile and GBEF launch Nigerian business competition, offering SMEs mentoring, funding, and partnerships to foster economic growth.
- Startups
Nearly 300 Startups Compete for €1M Investment at Latitude59 Pitch
Latitude59 Pitch Competition offers up to €1M investment, attracting nearly 300 global startups vying for funding.
- Startups
Koa Academy Wins Prestigious MEST Africa Challenge, Secures $50,000 Investment
South African EdTech startup Koa Academy wins MEST Africa Challenge, securing $50,000 investment for its online education platform.
- Startups
Kua Ventures, Startup Savanna Tackle SME Funding Gap in East Africa
Kua Ventures and Startup Savanna partner to financially support and mentor East African SMEs, promoting economic growth.
