Qualcomm
Innovation Technology

Qualcomm Announces Africa Innovation Platform

Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the launch of the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created

CheckMe
Acquisition

Egyptian Healthtech Startup, CheckMe Acquires DoctorOnline

CheckMe, an Egyptian healthtech startup has acquired a majority stake in DoctorOnline. Healthtech companies in the Mena region have reached

Sun King
Clean Energy

Sun King Expands Series D to $330m With Additional Investment of $70m Led by LeapFrog

Sun King, the provider of solar energy products for off-grid homes in Africa and Asia, has received $70 million in equity investment in

Suplyd
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Suplyd, an Egyptian B2B Startup, Secures $1.6 million pre-Seed Round

Suplyd, an Egypt-based startup that digitises supply chain operations in MENA, has announced its $1.6 million pre-seed round funded by

Ventures Platform
Venture Capital

Ventures Platform Closes its Pan-African Fund at $46m

Ventures Platform, the pan-African VC firm, has today announced the final close of its early-stage and intercontinental fund, at $46

Labari Africa Productions
Film

$3m Nollywood Fund Launched to Support Local Filmmakers

Labari Africa Productions has just launched with a $3 million film fund. The production company was unveiled by director Femi

Ukheshe
Fintech

Ukheshe in 2022: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities and Flying the Banner of Fintech Enablement

Determined to play a pivotal role in meaningful fintech enablement Ukheshe is committed to driving the creation of an accessible

AgroHack Challenge
AgricTech

UNDP, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Launch AgroHack Challenge

Nigeria’s Agricultural sector is facing a myriad of challenges such as climate and weather changes, insecurity, rural-urban migration, and lack

Taeillo
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Furniture Maker, Taeillo Secures $2.5m Expansion Round From Aruwa Capital

Taeillo, a Nigerian furniture manufacturer, has secured a $2.5 million investment from Aruwa Capital Management, an early-stage growth equity and

SeamlessHR
Startup

HR and Payroll SaaS Startup, SeamlessHR Officially Launches in Kenya

SeamlessHR, a Nigerian-based HR and payroll SaaS company, has officially launched in Kenya signalling its entry into East Africa. SeamlessHR