Future Africa
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Future Africa Says it Has Invested $3m in 13 Startups in 2021

Future Africa has says that it has invested $3million in 13 startups, bringing our total number of investments as a

Startup Circles
Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

South Africa’s Startup Circles Secures R2.1m Investment

Startup Circles, a practical business school for entrepreneurs has secured R2.1-million ($150,000) in funding from US Venture Capital fund, Enygma Ventures.

Facebook
Facebook Social Media

Facebook Africa launches ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ Ahead of Africa Day

As part of its celebration around ‘Africa Day’ on 25th May, Facebook today announced the launch of its global campaign

IFC
Funding SMEs

IFC Announces $2bn Investment in African SMEs and Trade to Support Recovery From COVID-19

Targeting sectors hit hard by COVID-19, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $2 billion commitment to support smaller

MTN
Mobile Money Partnership Payment

MTN South Africa Sign $2m Partnership With IFC to Expand Mobile Money Business

MTN South Africa has signed a $2 million partnership with the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand its mobile

Ascent
Funding Venture Capital

African Private Equity Fund Manager Ascent Announces Close of Ascent Rift Valley Fund II

African private equity fund manager Ascent has announced the first rolling close of its Ascent Rift Valley Fund II (ARVF II) at

Quidax
Cryptocurrency

First Token Launches on Julpad on May 19 with African Crypto Exchange, Quidax

Cryptocurrency exchange Quidax has announced that it will be launching its ecosystem token, QDX, on JulSwap’s launchpad Julpad on May 19,

Flutterwave
Partnership

Flutterwave, Basketball Africa League Announces Multi-year Partnership

Flutterwave and The Basketball Africa League (BAL) have announced a multi-year partnership that makes the payments technology company an associate

Bolt
Ride-hailing Technology Women

How Bolt’s Drive4WITech Initiative is propelling Gender-inclusion in Africa

For young women, defining a clear career path is a critical aspect to self-development, long term productivity and professional success.

Bfree
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Fintech Startup, BFREE Raises Seed Round to Tackle Rising Consumer Debt in Africa

BFREE, a Nigerian fintech startup, that focuses on improving consumers’ financial health through its tech-enabled credit management solution, has raised