Facebook
Accelerator Social Entrepreneurship Social Media

Apply For Facebook Community Accelerator Program

Facebook has announced the launch of the Community Accelerator program which will be available in the following countries across SSA:

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

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

uLesson
Apps Edtech Education

Sim Shagaya’s Edtech Startup, uLesson Launches Mobile App

uLesson, a Nigeria’s Ed-tech startup founded by Sim Shagaya has launched a mobile app. The uLesson app offers students in

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

emPawa Africa
Entertainment Entrepreneurship Music

30 Young Music Artists Selected For 2nd Cohort of emPawa Africa Program, Mr Eazi’s Talent lncubator

Mr Eazi, a popular Nigerian music star, has announced the 30 artists that will feature in 2nd cohort of  emPawa

Next Einstein Forum
Africa Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship

10 Nigerian Startups, 15 Others Selected For Next Einstein Forum Invention to Innovation Competition

The Next Einstein Forum has selected 10 Nigerian startups and 15 others from across Africa for its Invention to Innovation

JUMO
Fintech Funding Venture Capital

SA Fintech Startup JUMO Scores $55 Million to Support Expansion Into Nigeria and Other Markets

JUMO, a South African fintech startup has raised  US$55 million in debt and equity funding to accelerate the startup’s expansion