FSD Africa
Funding Investment

FSD Africa Investments Joins 2X Collaborative

FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), the investment arm of FSD  Africa, has joined the 2X Collaborative. Launched at the UN Generation

Bolt
Ride-hailing

Bolt Chooses Kenya to Locate its Africa Regional Office

Bolt, the ride-hailing company, has opened its Africa head office in Nairobi, Kenya to leverage the city’s strategic position to

mPharma
Health

mPharma Launches Data-driven Insights Platform to Empower African Pharmacies in Decision making

mPharma, a pan-African healthcare technology company, has launched a new customer-centric product, Facility Insights, on its proprietary data management and pharmacy

Duplo
Business Payment Report

Report Reveals Preference for Ease of Use, Reliability and Speed as African Businesses Transition From Cash-based B2B Payments 

A new report that includes the surveyed opinions of more than 1,000 business owners from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and

FirstCheck Africa
Venture Capital

FirstCheck Africa Adds $2M Commitment from TLcom to its $10M Debut Fund

TLcom Capital, an Africa-focused venture capital firm, has committed $2 million to FirstCheck Africa, and Oname Eloho, one of its

Thepeers
Payment

Nigeria’s Thepeer Secures $2.1m Seed Funding to Facilitate African Expansion

Thepeer, an African tech infrastructure startup connecting businesses’ wallets, has secured a $2.1 million seed round led by The Raba Partnership.

Fido
Fintech

Ghanaian Fintech Firm Fido Raises $30m for African Expansion

Fido, a Ghana-based fintech startup, has completed a $30 million Series A financing round led by Fortissimo Capital with the participation

Afropolitan
Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

Afropolitan Secures $2.1m Funding to Build Digital Nation For Africans

Afropolitan, a startup that wants to build a digital nation for Africans, has raised pre-seed funding of $2.1 million.  Founded

WhatsApp
Business Messaging

WhatsApp Launches Campaign Help African SMEs Reach More Customers

WhatsApp has launched a campaign tagged ‘WhatsAppreneurs’ to assist business owners in Africa to reach more target customers. The messaging

CrossBoundary
Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

CrossBoundary Raises $25m To Finance Solar-Powered Mini-Grids In Africa

CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA), the African project financing facility for mini-grids, has announced $25 million in new funding commitments from