mPharma
Health Partnership

mPharma, TytoCare Partner to Introduce Telehealth to Pharmacies Across Africa

TytoCare, a health care startup that connects people to clinicians, has announced that it’s partnering with mPharma. The collaboration will enable

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

Startup

Nigeria’s Kudi Changes Name to Nomba

Kudi, an African fintech startup, has announced that it is changing its name to Nomba as it transitions into an

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

Pylon
Funding Investment

Egypt’s Pylon Secures $19m Seed Funding Round

Pylon, an Egyptian infrastructure management platform for water and electricity companies in emerging markets, has raised a $19 million seed

Sprints
Edtech Funding Investment

Egypt’s Sprints Closes $1.2m Seed Round Led by Alexandria Angels Network

Sprints, an Egyptian edtech startup, has raised $1.2 million in a seed round led by Alexandria Angels Network as well

Ziroopay
Fintech Funding Investment

ZirooPay Secures $11.4m in Series A Funding For Mobile POS Solution in Nigeria

ZirooPay, a Nigerian fintech startup, has raised $11.4 million in a Series A funding round led by Zrosk Investment Management.

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