The Catalyst Fund
Funding Investment Venture Capital

In Exchange For 7% Equity, Microtraction Will Now Invest $25k in African Startups

Microtraction, an early-stage investment platform has announced changes to the amount it invests in African startups and the percentage of

SafeBoda
Business Ride-hailing Transport

Ugandan On-demand Motorcycle Startup, SafeBoda Finally Launches in Ibadan

Amidst the ban of motorcycle, popularly called Okada in Lagos, SafeBoda, a Ugandan On-demand startup has officially launched its operations

WhereIsMyTransport
Investment Mobility Transport

Africa-focused Mapping Startup, WhereIsMyTransport Raises $7.5m Led by LiiL Ventures

WhereIsMyTransport, an Africa-focused transport mapping and mobility startup, has closed a $7.5 million Series A round from returning and new

Kwiks
Funding Job Venture Capital

Morroco’s B2B Talent Sourcing Startup, Kwiks Secures Undisclosed Funding From GreenTec Partners

Kwiks, a  Moroccan B2B talent sourcing startup that specializes in rapid personnel sourcing has secured undisclosed funding from GreenTec Partners.

Next Einstein Forum
Africa Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship

10 Nigerian Startups, 15 Others Selected For Next Einstein Forum Invention to Innovation Competition

The Next Einstein Forum has selected 10 Nigerian startups and 15 others from across Africa for its Invention to Innovation

JUMO
Fintech Funding Venture Capital

SA Fintech Startup JUMO Scores $55 Million to Support Expansion Into Nigeria and Other Markets

JUMO, a South African fintech startup has raised  US$55 million in debt and equity funding to accelerate the startup’s expansion

Vatebra Tech Hub
Accelerator Innovation Hub Startup

Meet Nigerian Startups Selected For Vatebra Tech Hub 6-month Mentorship Incubation Program

Vatebra Tech Hub, backed by the Bank of Industry, has selected three startups for its maiden 6-month mentorship incubation program.

Sokowatch
Ecommerce Funding Venture Capital

Sokowatch, a Kenyan B2B eCommerce Startup Raises $14m Series a Funding Led by Quona Capital

Sokowatch, a Kenyan B2B eCommerce startup has raised $14 million series A funding led by Quona Capital. Also joining the

Sanofi AfricaTech Challenge
Entrepreneurship Health Innovation

African Healthtech Startups Invited to Apply For Sanofi AfricaTech Challenge 2020

Sanofi has opened the application for African technology entrepreneurs and startups to apply for the AfricaTech Challenge 2020. AfricaTech is

Multichoice
Funding Innovation Investment

MultiChoice Unveils Innovation Fund Aimed at Scaling South African Video Entertainment and Tech Startups

MultiChoice Group the owners of DSTv, has announced the establishment of the MultiChoice Innovation Fund. According to Multichoice, the fund