Funding
Insights into funding strategies, startup investment trends, and financial advice for emerging companies.
- Startups
AFEX Secures $26.5M Investment to Bolster Food Security in Africa
AFEX receives USD 26.5 million from British International Investment, boosting agriculture, food security, and farmer income in Africa.
- Startups
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.
- Startups
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.
- Startups
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.
- Startups
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.
- Startups
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.
- Startups
Google Announces “AI First Accelerator Programβ for African Startups
Google introduces AI First Accelerator to aid African startups solving challenges with artificial intelligence.
- Startups
AFEX Crowns Winners in Grand Code Cash Crop 4.0 Finale
AFEX hosts Code Cash Crop 4.0; Mr Yakubu wins $10,000 for Farm Central Intelligence; Kenyan teams also triumph.
- Startups
Moove Secures $76M Funding Amidst Challenges in Mobility Sector
Moove secures $76M funding; Sendy, former partner and Safaricom spark fund beneficiary, shuts down after investor challenges.
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Safaricom New Move is to Invest Billions in Kenyan Tech Startups
Safaricom shareholders approve two subsidiaries to invest in and support Kenyan tech start-ups, despite challenging fiscal conditions.
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African Health Tech Boom: New Report Reveals Government-Innovator Partnerships
Report reveals African governments and tech innovators collaborate to digitize local health supply chains, boosting efficiency and outcomes.
- Startups
Apply for Mozilla’s $10K AI Research Grants in Eastern & Southern Africa
Mozilla offers $5,000-$10,000 AI research grants for African innovators examining AI's impact on communities, promoting inclusivity.
- Startups
MyCover.ai Raises $1.25M Pre-Seed Funding to Reinvent the African Insurance Sector
MyCover.ai raises $1.25M pre-seed funding to boost digital insurance infrastructure and access across Africa
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Kenyan Innovators Secure KES 13 Million in Grants at Mozilla Africa Innovation Challenge
Kenyan innovators win Ksh. 13 million at Mozilla Africa Innovation Challenge, promoting tech entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Kenyan ISP Mawingu Secures Major Funding for Rural Internet Expansion
Kenya's ISP Mawingu obtains significant funding to enhance rural internet access, bridging the digital divide nationwide
