Uncovered Fund
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Japan’s Uncovered Fund Launches $15m Africa-focused fund, Announces 5 New Investments

Uncovered Fund founded by young Japanese investor Takuma Terakubo, has announced that it has established a $15 million fund to

Stitch
Fintech Payment

Checkout Five of the Best Payment Gateways out of Africa

As e-commerce on the continent continues to grow in leaps and bounds, payments, side by side with logistics, is something

Google
Cyber security Internet

Google Strengthens Africa-wide Programmes to Keep Internet Users Safe Online

Google has announced a number of initiatives across Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, bolstering its continued efforts to keep children,

OZÉ
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Ghanaian Fintech Startup, OZÉ Secures $700k Seed Funding to Drive African Expansion

OZÉ, a Ghanaian fintech startup has raised $700,000 in Seed funding from Anorak Ventures and Matuca Sarl. Angel groups like

Mastercard
Business Entrepreneurship Report Women

Africa Claims Top Three Spots in Mastercard Index For Highest Concentration of Women Businesses Owners in The World

Fourth edition of Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs examines progress in 58 economies, representing 80% of the world’s female workforce

Mastercard
Business Report

Mastercard Highlights Permanent Shift to Digital and Opportunity to Boost Financial Inclusion in the Middle East and Africa

Mastercard Economics Institute report estimates that 20-30% of the COVID-related surge in e-commerce spending to be a permanent feature in the

UMG
Appointment Music

UMG Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments Within Africa

Universal Music Group (UMG) has strengthened its position as the leading music company in Africa by announcing a strategic expansion

FSD Africa
Fintech Funding Investment

FSD Africa Investments Commits $4.5m to New Fund Supporting MSMEs Through Pandemic Recovery

FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), the investment arm of the UK aid-funded financial inclusion organisation FSD Africa, has announced a $4.5million

FACEBOOK SHOWCASES HIGHLIGHTS OF ITS KEY INVESTMENTS IN AFRICA 2020
Facebook

Facebook Showcases Highlights of its Key Investments in Africa 2020

Facebook (Facebook.com) today released its “2020 Year in Review: Highlights” an infographic showcasing some of its key investments and work

Ilara Health
Funding Health Investment Startup Venture Capital

Kenyan’s Ilara Health Secures $3.75m Investment to Expand its Diagnostic Reach Across Africa

Ilara Health, a Kenyan healthtech startup, has raised $3.75 million in Series A funding led by TLcom Capital, with participation from