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Egypt’s FlapKap Secures $34 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Enhance SME Financing Across MENA
FlapKap, the Egypt-born, and Abu Dhabi-based fintech platform, has raised $34 million in a pre-Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $...
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Investor Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Just Shared These 5 Key Pieces of Advice For Founders
In a recent LinkedIn post, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Future Africa, shared his vision for African founders and the future of tech st...
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NITDA Kicks Off Digital Literacy Drive Across 12 States to Empower Millions
In a strategic move to elevate digital skills across Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the first ph...
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5 Ways Startups Can Leverage TikTok’s New Shop Seller Playbook for Success
TikTok’s new Shop Sellers Playbook is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping sta...
Cleva and tappi Named Among Global Startups Poised for Successful Exits in Africa
Two African startups, Cleva and tappi, have been recognized by CB Insights in it...
AgDevCo Secures £25 Million to Invest in African Startups
AgDevCo has secured £25 million from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Develop...
Mastercard and ChitChat Launch Virtual Cards to Simplify Cross-Border Payments for Zambian Users
In a significant boost to Zambia’s fintech sector, ChitChat has announced a stra...
Ghana-based Fintech Fido Raises $30 Million to Expand Across Africa
Fido, a prominent fintech lending platform in Ghana, has successfully secured $3...
These 12 Techstars Accelerators Are Still Accepting Application
Techstars, a renowned global accelerator network, continues to offer invaluable...
Canva Says It Will Increase Price for its Teams Plan from $119.99 to $500 Per Year
Canva has announced a sharp increase in the annual cost of its Teams subscriptio...
Cercli Raises $4 Million to Expand its Payroll Product in Africa
Cercli, a payroll startup founded in January 2024, has secured $4 million in see...
Tunisia’s Wattnow Closes Undisclosed Multi-Million Dollar Funding Round
Tunisian startup Wattnow, a company specializing in IoT-based smart energy manag...
How To Apply for the 10th Cohort of Lagos Innovate’s Idea Hub Program
Lagos Innovates has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its Idea Hub Prog...
African Startup Funding Plummets in August 2024: A Cautionary Tale for a Volatile Ecosystem
In stark contrast to the optimistic outlook painted just a month ago, August 202...
Kredete Raises $2.25M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Financial Services for African Immigrants
Nigerian fintech startup Kredete has secured $2.25 million in seed funding to ex...
