IFC
News

IFC Invests in Equator Africa Fund I to Support African Climate Sector Tech Businesses

International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment in Equator Africa Fund I, marking its first-ever venture capital fund focused

Wattnow
Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

Wattnow Secures Funding Led by Lateral Frontiers, 216 Capital and Satgana

Wattnow, a Climate tech startup specialising in energy management systems, announced today the successful closing of a multi-million dollar funding

Solarise Africa
Clean Energy CleanTech Funding Investment

Solarise Africa Secures $8.9m Investment to Expand Renewable Energy Projects in South Africa

Solarise Africa, the energy-as-a-service company for businesses across Africa, has announced a funding partnership with Mergence Investment Managers, securing a

Travel
Artificial Intelligence Travel

Top 5 Benefits of AI in the Travel Industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many industries, and the travel sector is no exception. The integration of AI in the

Tourism
Feature

Top 5 Innovative Business Ideas in the Tourism Industry

The tourism industry is ever-evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a growing desire for unique experiences. For

Google
Accelerator Startup

10 Startups Selected For 2024 Google Startup Accelerator Program

Google has announced the selection of ten promising startups from across Africa for its eighth Accelerator Africa program. The cohort, chosen

BasiGo
Clean Energy CleanTech Electric Vehicle Funding

BasiGo Secures $225k Financing From Rwanda Green Fund

BasiGo, an electric bus company in Rwanda, has been awarded a $225,000 recoverable grant from Ireme Invest, the Rwanda Green

Kimani
Innovation

Esther Kimani Wins 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Esther Kimani has been named the 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation winner by the Royal Academy of Engineering at

 BURN
Funding Investment Venture Capital

BURN Secures Over USD 12 Million Investment to Expand Clean Cooking Across Africa

BURN Manufacturing, the clean cookstove manufacturer, distributor, and carbon project developer, has announced completion of a follow-on-carbon project investment from

BasiGo
Electric Vehicle Funding Investment Venture Capital

BasiGo Secures $3m from CFAO For Scale-up

BasiGo, an electric bus company, has secured $3 million in equity funding from the CFAO Group. This investment aims to