Funding
Insights into funding strategies, startup investment trends, and financial advice for emerging companies.
- 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.
- Startups
Zone Secures $8.5 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Decentralised Payments in Africa
Zone, African payments, raises $8.5 million for decentralised blockchain network expansion to transform African financial infrastructure.
- Startups
Innovative African Startups Take Center Stage at Techstars Demo Day in Lagos
Techstars Demo Day highlights cutting-edge African startups, attracting investors and sparking discussions on the continent's booming tech scene.
- Startups
Flourish Ventures Launches Survey on African Tech Founder Well-Being
Flourish Ventures initiates first-of-its-kind well-being survey for tech founders in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, to highlight and address challenges.
- News
Innovative Fintech Startups Shine at Visa Africa Accelerator Demo Day in Nairobi
Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator's first Demo Day in Nairobi highlights 23 startups, opens applications for second cohort.
- Startups
Kenya’s Ilara Health Secures $4.2M in New Funding Round
Kenya's Ilara Health secures $4.2M pre-Series A for healthcare digitization and expansion across Kenya and beyond.
- Startups
Kenya’s Tech Talent Recognised in International Underdog Tech Award 2024
Kenyan innovators Amos Kimani and Royford Mutegi shortlisted for the 2024 Underdog Tech Award for tech startups.
