Africa
Open Startup launches second cohort of Grow Program for African startups
Open Startup (OST) launches the new cohort of its renowned Investment Readiness Program, GROW, designed to empower advanced African startups to scale their businesses and secure funding.
Global Startup Awards announces winners from Southern African
The Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa platform continues to establish itself as the premier stage for startups, showcasing innovative solutions, attracting investments, and gaining international visi...
Innovate Africa launches $2.5mln Angel Fund for early-stage startups
Innovate Africa, an angel investment fund that supports early-stage founders in funding life-changing ideas, taking startups from conception to product and financing innovative ventures, has launched ...
CityBlue Hotels invests in Agritech startup Farm to Feed
CityBlue Hotels, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, has taken an equity position in the B2B platform Farm to Feed. This platform sources imperfect surplus produce directly from farmers,...
LAfricaMobile raises $4.6m in series A
LAfricaMobile announced that it had raised $4.6 million in its series A fundraising round, which was led by Janngo Capital and supported by several leading investors including the world vice-champions...
GAFI and African Development Bank empower entrepreneurs in Egypt
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) of Egypt, in cooperation with the African Development Bank (AFDB), recently concluded the program “Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Ecosys...
Ethiopian startup Kubik raises $5.2 million seed funding round
Kubik, the pioneering African sustainable tech startup, announces its successful $5.2 million seed funding round. The seed round makes Kubik the first Ethiopian company to raise a multi-million dollar...
NBA Africa launches startup accelerator for early-stage startups
NBA Africa announced the launch of “Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator,” a startup accelerator based on the continent focused on early-stage African startup companies.
Ghanaian fintech, Zeepay raises equity investment for expansion
Ghanaian fintech company Zeepay Ghana Ltd announced the completion of an equity investment by pan-African investment firms Africa50, Oikocredit, Injaro, Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund, and I&P. The f...