Venture Capital

DPI Announces Final Close of African Development Partners III Fund at $900m

Development Partners International (DPI), an African-focused investment firm, has announced the final close of its African Development Partners III Fund

Amethis
AgricTech Funding Venture Capital

KfW, Sahel Capital Launch $24m Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa

Sahel Capital, a fund manager, and advisory firm, has announced the launch of the Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in

HelloChoice
AgricTech Fintech Funding Investment

South African Agri-fintech HelloChoice Secures Investment From Standard Bank

HelloChoice, the South African agri-fintech startup, has closed a major investment from Standard Bank following several partnerships. The 25% equity

ZOLA ELectric
Funding Investment Renewable Energy Venture Capital

ZOLA Electric Secures $90m Funding to Expand into New Markets

ZOLA Electric, a renewable energy firm with operations in several African countries, has raised $90 million in debt and equity

Funding Investment

CDC to Boost Digital Infrastructure Across sub-Saharan Africa With Over $50m Investment

CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has announced commitments totalling US$50.9 million to expand digital

Health

HealthPlus Launches Digital ePharmacy

HealthPlus Limited, a pharmacy chain across West Africa, has launched an e-Pharmacy to give Nigerians instant access to a doctor

54gene
Funding Health Investment Venture Capital

With New $25m Series B Round, 54gene is Looking to Expand its Genomics Services Across Africa

54gene, the African genomics startup, has closed a $25 million Series B round led by Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund. The round also

AgricTech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Agricorp International Raises $17.5m to Become Largest Spices Export Startup in Africa

Agricorp International, a Nigerian based spices producing, processing, and exporting company has raised $17.5 million in Series A funding to increase

Bumpa
Funding Investment SMEs Startup Venture Capital

Nigerian Online Store Builder, Bumpa Raises $200,000 Pre-seed Funding

Bumpa, a Nigerian mobile-based inventory management and online store builder has closed a $200, 000 pre-seed funding from a host of

MTN
customer service Telecom

MTN Nigeria Rewards 20 Customers with Brand New SUVs

MTN Nigeria has expressed its gratitude to its customers and different stakeholders for their unflinching support. The company hosted a