Tag: African Startups

How Watu is Using Smartphone Loans to Power Financial Inclusion in Africa

Watu Credit, a Pan-African buy-now-pay-later firm, is betting on smartphones as the next frontier of financial inclusion in Africa. Once known primarily for financing...

Nigerian Food-Tech Startup Bets on Scale as It Targets Africa’s Digital Economy

A new generation of African startups is shifting the conversation around food, not just as a daily necessity but as an ecosystem ripe for...

How Clarrio is Using AI, Wearables and Predictive Data to Fight Chronic Diseases in Africa

Clarrio.ai, a predictive analytics startup, is using artificial intelligence to bridge Africa’s health data gap. The platform turns real-time physiological, behavioural, and environmental signals...

Atiat Expands Footprint with New Head Office, Steps Boldly into Tech

Nigerian microfinance institution, Atiat, has taken a significant step in reshaping its operations by unveiling its new head office while simultaneously expanding into the...

Oyewole Joledo: Building Safety Tech in Nigeria from Personal Conviction

Oyewole Oyelayo Joledo holds a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ilorin, where his research focused on demand models for agricultural...

RescueTap’s London Pitch Puts African Safety Tech on Global Radar

RescueTap, an emergency and safety application developed in Africa, has captured the attention of global investors after a live pitch event in London. The...

How Pesalink and TendePay Partnership Is Transforming Instant Payments and Transfers for SMEs in Kenya

Pesalink, the interbank money transfer service run by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), has partnered with Nairobi-based fintech TendePay to make bulk and single...

What Street Wallet’s Acquisition of Digitip Means for South African Fintech

South African fintech Street Wallet, has acquired Digitip, a local startup, for an undisclosed amount. Street Wallet’s acquisition of Digitip marks a significant step...

Exclusive: Nigerian Tech Startup, Cofluenxa, Launches to Streamline Influencer Marketing in Africa

A new Nigerian tech startup, Cofluenxa, has officially launched, to address long-standing inefficiencies in the influencer marketing industry, offering a technology-driven platform that connects...

How MStudio Is Supporting Startups With €750,000 Funding and Accelerating Growth in Francophone Africa

When MStudio launched in 2023, its ambition was to close the gap between Francophone and Anglophone Africa’s startup ecosystems. The studio, headquartered in Abidjan, Côte...

Tech Group Pushes Startup Growth in Nigeria’s SS/SE with Mega Conference

The South-South and South-East regions of Nigeria are set to experience a major boost in their startup landscape as #StartupSouth, a tech-focused organization, prepares...

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