BioNTech
Acquisition

BioNTech to Acquire InstaDeep to Strengthen Pioneering Position in the Field of AI-powered Drug Discovery, Design and Development

BioNTech and InstaDeep have announced that they have entered into an agreement under which BioNTech will acquire InstaDeep, a leading global

Launch Africa Ventures
Venture Capital

Interview: Launch Africa Ventures’ Approach to Investing in Startups

Launch Africa Ventures is a pan-African venture capital fund that has backed over 100 early-stage startups in more than 20

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

Equinix
Business

Equinix Launches in South Africa with US$160M Data Center Investment in Johannesburg

Equinix, the global digital infrastructure company, has announced plans to enter the South African market with a US$160 million data center investment

Fin
Funding Investment Startup

Finclusion Becomes Fin, Raises Funding to Enhance its Offering and Footprint

Finclusion Group is officially announcing a brand integration across its markets to Fin. With this step, the company is consolidating

Lipa Later
Acquisition Ecommerce

Lipa Later ‘Rescues’ E-Commerce Startup Sky Garden

Lipa Later, a Kenyan Buy Now Paylater Startup (BNPL), has acquired e-commerce startup Sky Garden, which was on the brink

Acquisition

Apple to Buy Manchester United?

Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in world. So, when it is up for sale, you expect the

SweepSouth
Startup

South Africa Home Services Platform, SweepSouth Ends Operations in Nigeria and Kenya

SweepSouth, a South African cleaning service platform, has shut down operations in Nigeria and Kenya due to the unfavourable global

Chipper Cash
Acquisition

Chipper Cash to Acquire Zambia Fintech Startup, Zoona

Chipper Cash, an African cross-border payments company, has announced its intention to acquire Zoona group, which includes the Tilt brand.

Payhippo
Acquisition

Nigerian Fintech Startup, Payhippo Acquires Maritime Microfinance Bank

Payhippo, a Nigerian fintech startup, has announced the proposed acquisition of Maritime Microfinance Bank (MFB), a financial institution specialising in