M-KOPA
News

Fintech M-KOPA Raises $250m to Scale High-impact Business Across Africa

M-KOPA, a fintech platform, has announced that it has closed over $250 mill in new debt and equity funding to

Jobtech Alliance
Accelerator

Jobtech Alliance Announces its First Cohort of Inclusive Jobtech Platforms

The Jobtech Alliance, steered by Mercy Corps and BFA Global, announced its first cohort of ten companies that are creating

Shecluded
Accelerator Africa

SME Growth Lab, Shecluded Partner to Empower Female Entrepreneurs in Africa

To commemorate the 2023 International Women’s Day, SME Growth Lab Africa and Shecluded have partnered to enable female entrepreneurs across

Funding Investment Venture Capital

Rwazi Secures $4m Investment Led by Bonfire Ventures

Rwazi, a market intelligence startup, has secured $4 million in funding led by Bonfire Ventures and saw participation from Newfund

Delta40
Venture Capital

Factor[e] Ventures Launches Delta40, a New Venture Studio to Transform African Startup Ecosystem

Factor[e] Ventures has announced the launch of Delta40, a new venture studio that aims to increase incomes and tackle climate

Venture Capital

Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures Raises $43m to Focus on Emerging Growth Stage Companies

Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures has raised US$43 million as part of its ongoing fundraising for its pan-African venture fund.  The fund’s

flat6labs
Venture Capital

Flat6Labs Launches New US$95M Venture Capital Fund to Expand its Impact in Africa

Flat6Labs, MENA’s leading seed investor, has announced the launch of a new US$95 million Seed Fund to nurture the growth

Google
Startup

Apply for the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund 2023

Applications for the third cohort of the Black Founders Fund for Startup powered by Google has now opened in Africa

PAM Africa
Clean Energy CleanTech

PAM Africa Launches First Ever Net Zero Village in Africa 

PAM Africa, a renewable energy company that provides quality energy access through Solar PV, Grids, Batteries and Innovation, has announced

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