Mavin Global
Acquisition

UMG Acquires Majority Stake in Mavin Global to Accelerate Expansion of Africa’s Creative Platform

Universal Music Group (UMG), the global music-based entertainment firm, has announced a majority investment in the independent record label, Mavin

Copia Global
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Copia Global Secures $20m Series C Funding

Copia Global, the Kenyan e-commerce and fintech firm, has announced that it has raised a $20 million Series C extension

Andela
Technology

Andela Launches An Integrated, End-to-End Platform to Bolster Global Remote Tech Hiring

 Andela, the private marketplace for technical talent, has announced the Andela Talent Cloud, an integrated, end-to-end platform to match global technologists

The Catalyst Fund
Venture Capital

The Catalyst Fund Marks Major Milestone with First Close of Target $40M Fund

 The Catalyst Fund, a pioneering pre-seed venture capital fund and accelerator focused on driving climate resilience innovation in Africa, has

LemFi
Funding Investment Venture Capital

LemFi Secures $33m Series A Investment to Back Global Expansion

LemFi, a fintech startup formerly Lemon Finance, has received a $33 million Series A investment round led by Left Lane

Planet42
Funding Investment Mobility Venture Capital

South Africa’s Planet42 Raises US$100m to Accelerate Global Expansion

Planet42, the car subscription startup addressing transport inequality by putting cars in the hands of people who cannot access traditional

Savvy Global Fellowship
Entrepreneurship

APPLY: 2023 Savvy Global Fellowship for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs

Application for the 2023 Savvy Global Fellowship Program for Aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs is now open. Savvy Global Fellowship is

Flow
Funding Investment PropertyTech

Flow Secures $4.5 Million Investment to Enable the Global Property Industry

Flow, a South African propertytech startup, has raised $4.5 million to conclude its pre-Series A investment round. The investment will

E-Commerce
Apps Ecommerce Feature

AppsFlyer gives Insight into Global E-Commerce Trends for 2023

By Sue Azari – E-Commerce Lead at AppsFlyer It is no secret that over the past few years, the e-commerce

Thrive Agric
AgricTech Awards

Nigeria’s Thrive Agric Named Global Winner of the Visa Everywhere Initiative 2022

Thrive Agric, a fintech providing smallholder farmers access to finance, insights and distribution, has been named the 2022 winner of