Ecommerce Funding Investment Startup

Betastore, a B2B Retail Marketplace, Secures $2.5m Investment

Betastore, a B2B retail marketplace for informal retailers, has secured a $2.5 million in pre-series A funding from 500 Global,

Health Partnership

54gene, ANSTS to Launch SEN-GENOME Genetics Research Study

54gene, the healthtech firm advancing African genomics research, has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Academy of Sciences

Funding Investment Marketplace Venture Capital

Egyptian Online Used Cars Marketplace, Sylndr Closes $12.6m Pre-seed Round

Sylndr, an Egyptian online used-car marketplace, has raised $12.6 million for its pre-seed round led by RAED Ventures, with participation

Funding Health Investment Venture Capital

Egyptian Healthtech Startup Doxx Raises $1.5m Seed Round

Doxx, an Egyptian healthtech startup, has raised $1.5m in a seed round. Founded in 2020, Doxx connects users to professionals

Product Launch

Jumia Nigeria Launches e-doctor to Offer Online Healthcare Consultations

Jumia has launchaed e-doctor, a telemedicine service which aims to provide quality, affordable and digital real-time healthcare consultations in Nigeria.

Financial Inclusion Partnership Payment

Mastercard, OPay Partner to Grow Cashless Ecosystem

Mastercard and OPay have announced a partnership that will open up digital commerce to millions of people across  Middle East

AgricTech Funding Investment

Naspers Foundry Leads $5.1m Equity Round in Agritech Company Nile

Naspers, through its early-stage tech investment vehicle Naspers Foundry, has announced a $2.5 million investment in Nile, an agritech company

Health

Kenya’s Zuri Health Completes $1.3m Pre Seed Round

Zuri Health, the digital healthcare company which provides affordable healthcare via mobile, has completed a funding round attracting investment from

Amethis
Venture Capital

Mustard Lunches Idea-stage Investment Vehicle to Build Africa-focused Brands For Global Audiences

Mustard, a London-based ‘venture agency’ exclusively focused on Africa, has launched its idea-stage investment vehicle to originate Africa-focused ventures capable

Tech Tips Tips

Why You Should Use Scheduling Software

Using scheduling software improves time management. But not everyone is making use of this new technology. Examples of good scheduling