Africa
OST secures a grant from AfricaGrow to support entrepreneurs in Africa
Open Startup (OST)-International, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the Middle East and Africa, has secured a grant from its newest partner, the Afric...
The winners of the 2022 AYuTe Africa challenge announced
Heifer International announced the 2022 winners of the AYuTe Africa Challenge that supports agritech innovators: ThriveAgric of Nigeria, Kenya’s DigicCow and Botwana-based Brastorne Enterprises.
105 blockchain developers graduate from Africa Blockchain Center’s first cohort
The Africa Blockchain Center, the premier center of excellence for blockchain development in Africa, has announced the graduation of its first cohort of 105 blockchain developers under its Blockchain ...
Moroccan startup, WafR successfully raises new funding
WafR, an application that allows retail brands to broadcast smart promotions to grocers to increase their market share on the traditional channel, announced today that it has raised $120k from First C...
Entry open for Global Startup Awards Africa 2022-23 season
The Global Startup Awards (GSA) in partnership with the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) announced its return to the African continent for the 2023 edition of the African Startup Awards; the ...
Startupbootcamp scouts for startups for the Africa Startup Initiative Accelerator Program
Startupbootcamp AfriTech, Africa’s leading tech Accelerator is scouting for the most disruptive African tech startups from critical industry verticals for the Telecel Group’s, Africa Startup Ini...
Hub71 partnersh with GetFundedAfrica to expand into Africa
Hub71 has launched an expansive partnership with GetFundedAfrica, a tech-enabled marketplace that matches startups, investors (VCs & Angels), corporations and government to support the growth of t...
Senegal emerges Africa’s main tech hub
Since 2016, VivaTech has made its mark as the European epicenter of innovation and digital technology. With more than 2,000 exhibitors from across the globe, the trade show offers unparalleled access ...
Kenya based fintech, Pezesha raises a pre-series A investment of $11 million
Kenya based fintech, Pezesha has raised a pre-series A investment of $11 Million. The round was a mix of $6 million equity and $5 million debt. The funding round, which was led by Women’s World Bankin...