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UK–Kenya Consortium Launches Startup 360 Connect to Provide Early-Stage Capital for Kenyan Startups
A consortium led by the UK–Kenya Tech Hub has launched Startup 360 Connect, a new initiative designed to strengthen Kenya’s early-stage investment ecosystem by...
Paystack Acquires Ladder Microfinance Bank, Launches Paystack MFB to Provide Credit and Deposits for Nigerian SMEs
Nigerian fintech Paystack Inc., owned by Stripe, has officially entered the country’s banking sector with the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank. The move marks a...
Nigerian Startup, Terra Industries, Raises $11.75 Million to Expand Defence Manufacturing and Give Africa Technological Edge Against Terrorism
Nigeria’s startup, Terra Industries, formerly Terrahaptix, has raised $11.75 million to scale its manufacturing capabilities and solidify its position as a defence company focused...
Kenyan Startup, Dairy Sense, Launches Smart Sensors and AI-Powered Milk Testing to Help Africa’s Smallholder FarmersÂ
Nairobi-based agritech startup, Dairy Sense, is introducing intelligent, portable milk quality testing to the smallholder dairy farming in Africa. Founded in May 2024 by engineer...
How to Use Generative AI to Grow Your Startup
Understanding how to use generative AI to grow your startup has quickly become a competitive advantage rather than a novelty. Generative AI is no longer...
The Future of Healthtech Startups: Trends and Opportunities
The future of healthtech startups is being shaped by a powerful convergence of technology, demographics, regulation, and shifting patient expectations. As healthcare systems worldwide...
Edtech Startup, Bildup AI, Raises $400,000 to Expand Hybrid AI-Powered Learning Across Nigeria
Bildup AI, a Nigerian AI-powered learning platform championing a hybrid model of human and artificial intelligence, has raised $400,000 in an oversubscribed angel funding...
Kenyan Fintech, Payd, is Building Borderless Payments Infrastructure for the Global Workforce
Kenyan fintech startup, Payd, is building a global payments and money management platform designed specifically for the fast-growing distributed workforce, including freelancers, remote workers,...
Business For Teens Raises Six-Figure Pre-Seed Round To Scale Entrepreneurship Education Across Egypt And The Gulf
Business For Teens, an education technology startup focused on teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy to teenagers, has closed a six-figure pre-seed funding round to...
GMind AI CEO, Dr. Success Ojo, on How Schools Can Adopt AI Quickly and Get It Right
Artificial intelligence is transforming classrooms worldwide, but are schools ready for the change? New AI tools promise speed, personalization, and efficiency, making them an...
Algeria’s Condor Group Launches Operations in Egypt, Eyes Local Manufacturing and Regional Expansion
Algeria’s Condor Group has officially launched its brand in Egypt, signalling a new phase in the company’s regional expansion strategy that focuses on investment,...
LakiPay Launches LakiRemit to Reduce Transfer Costs, Speed Up Cross-Border Payments, and Support Africa’s Online Creators
Ethiopian payment startup, LakiPay Financial Technologies S.C. has launched a new digital remittance platform aimed at reducing transfer costs, speeding up cross-border payments, and...
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