EPIC Hour
Entrepreneurship Event Funding

FCMB Expands ‘Epic Hour’ to Include a Pitching Session Known as EPIC Pitch

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has expanded its monthly knowledge-sharing event, EPIC Hour to include a pitching session known as EPIC

JET Motor Company
Automobile Funding Investment

Nigeria’s Automobile Startup, Jet Motor Company Raises $9m to Develop Electric Vehicles

JET Motor Company, a Nigerian automobile maker, has closed a $9 million investment from Greatman Legend to boost research and

CATAPULT Inclusion Africa
Africa Event Investment

Pezesha, a Kenyan Fintech Startup Rewarded With €3k at  CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa Program 2020

Pezesha, a Kenyan fintech startup has been named winner of the CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa Program 2020 powered by The Luxembourg

Field Intelligence
Health Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Startup Field Intelligence Raises $3.6m Series A Funding Led by Blue Haven Initiative

Field Intelligence, a Nigerian healthtech supply chain startup has raised $3.6 million Series A funding round led by Blue Haven

YOUVerify
Funding Investment RegTech

Nigeria’s Digital Identity Startup Youverify Raises $1.5m Led by Orange Digital Ventures

Youverify, a Nigerian digital identity, and address verification startup has closed a $1.5 million investment led by Orange Digital Ventures

Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award
Entrepreneurship Event Funding

Winner Emerges in Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2020

The grand finale of the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2020 was recently held at Four Points by

The Catalyst Fund
Funding Investment Venture Capital

In Exchange For 7% Equity, Microtraction Will Now Invest $25k in African Startups

Microtraction, an early-stage investment platform has announced changes to the amount it invests in African startups and the percentage of

WhereIsMyTransport
Investment Mobility Transport

Africa-focused Mapping Startup, WhereIsMyTransport Raises $7.5m Led by LiiL Ventures

WhereIsMyTransport, an Africa-focused transport mapping and mobility startup, has closed a $7.5 million Series A round from returning and new

Afrikrea
Fashion Funding Investment

Ivory Coast Fashion Marketplace, Afrikrea Raises $1m Seed Funding

Afrikrea, an Ivory Coast headquartered startup has $1 million seed funding from Saviu Ventures, Showroomprive.com, the French specialist in online

Kwiks
Funding Job Venture Capital

Morroco’s B2B Talent Sourcing Startup, Kwiks Secures Undisclosed Funding From GreenTec Partners

Kwiks, a  Moroccan B2B talent sourcing startup that specializes in rapid personnel sourcing has secured undisclosed funding from GreenTec Partners.