Octave Analytics
Banking Entrepreneurship Hackathon

Octave Analytics Wins N10m at Zenith Bank Hackathon

Octave Analytics, a data analytics startup, has won the grand prize of N10 million at the maiden Zenith Bank hackathon

Grainpulse
AgricTech Funding Investment

Ugandan Agritech Startup Grainpulse Secures $11M Investment From IFC

Grainpulse, a Ugandan agritech startup has secured  $11 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Private Sector

MPost
Funding Investment Logistics

Mpost Parent Company Taz Technologies Raises $1.9m to Boost Growth

Taz Technologies, the parent company of  Kenya’s MPost, has secured $1.9 million Series A investment to fund its expansion and

Chipper Cash
Fintech Funding Payment

Chipper Cash Eyes Southern Africa Expansion After Raising $6m Led by Deciens Capital

Chipper Cash, an African-focused fintech startup that recently expanded to Nigeria, has secured a $6 million investment led by Deciens

Toolboksi
Africa Entrepreneurship SMEs

Tanzania’s Toolboksi Named Winner Daikin-Samurai Incubate Africa Ideathon

Toolboksi, a Tanzanian-based online marketplace for artisans, has emerged winner in the Daikin-Samurai Incubate Africa Ideathon. The startup beat eight

3X4 Genetics
Funding Health Investment

SA’s 3X4 Genetics Raises $2.5m From Alethea Capital, Relocates to US

3X4 Genetics, South African biotechnology startup has raised $2.5 million from US venture capital firm Alethea Capital Management. The startup

UK-Nigeria Tech Hub
Entrepreneurship SMEs Startup

Five Female Entrepreneurs Emerge Winners at UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Pitch competition

Five Female entrepreneurs have been named winners at the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub pitch competition aimed at supporting gender-inclusive economic growth.

Kuda
Digital Event Payment

Kuda Organises 1st Townhall, Announces 25 Free Monthly Transfers to All Customers

Kuda, a digital-only bank licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, has disclosed that it is offering 25 free interbank

Jiji
Africa Digital Funding

Digital Classified Platform, Jiji Scores $21m Series C to Boost Growth in Existing Markets

Jiji, an African focused digital classified platform has raised $21 million in Series C and C-1 funding from six investors,

Shell Foundation
Africa Energy Funding

This New $120m Shell Foundation & FMO Fund Aims to Support African Energy Startups

Shell Foundation, a UK-registered charity, in partnership with FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, has launched a US$120 million Energy