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Google
Africa Technology

Apply: Google Launches First Product Development Centre in Africa

Google has launched its first product development centre in Africa. It is will be located in Nairobi, Kenya. The new

ETAP
Funding Insurtech Investment Venture Capital

ETAP Raises $1.5m Pre-seed Funding to Drive Car Insurance Penetration in Africa

ETAP, an insurtech startup that makes it easier to buy and claim insurance, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding

Union54
Fintech Funding

Zambian Care-issuing Fintech, Union54 Secures $12m Seed Extension

Union54, a Zambian card-issuing fintech startup, has raised $12 million in a seed extension round led by Tiger Global. Other participating

Startup

Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturer, Opibus Rebrands to Roam

Opibus, a Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced that it has rebranded to Roam to accommodate its expanded vision. At

Umba
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Digital Bank Umba Secures $15m Led by Costanoa Ventures

Umba, a Nigerian digital banking startup, has raised $15 million in Series A funding to offer financial services to the

Algebra Ventures
Venture Capital

IFC Invests $15m in Algebra Ventures to Support Egyptian Tech Startups and Drive Innovation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment in the second fund from venture capital firm Algebra Ventures to

ImaliPay
Fintech Funding Venture Capital

ImaliPay Closes $3m Seed Funding Round

ImaliPay, a financial platform for African freelancers, has secured $3 million in an equity and debt seed funding round. Participating

Platform Capital
Investment SMEs

Platform Capital Launches in South Africa to Invest in Local SMEs

Platform Capital, a provider of advisory services, has officially launched operations in South Africa to provide strategically driven investments with

O7 Therapy
Health

Egypt’s O7 Therapy Secures $2.1m Seed Round Led by Hikma Ventures

O7 Therapy, an Egyptian psychoytherapy start up, has secured a $2.1 million seed round led by Hikma Ventures with the

Tushop
Social Entrepreneurship

Kenyan Social Commerce Firm, Tushop Raises $3m Led by 4DX Ventures

Tushop, a Kenyan social-commerce startup, has closed a $3 million pre-seed funding round led by 4DX Ventures with participation from