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Startup
Business Startup

Implications of the Startup Bill For Digital Businesses in Nigeria

Nigeria launching the Startup Bill is the latest buzz that has brought excitement to many including startup founders, businesses and graduates. On

BFA Global
Job

BFA Global and Mercy Corps Jobtech Alliance Announce Launch of Startup Accelerator Programs to Improve Livelihoods in Africa

Steered by Mercy Corps and BFA Global, the Jobtech Alliance, an ecosystem-building initiative around inclusive jobtech in Africa, today announced

Orange
Startup

Orange Names Winners of 12th Annual Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East

Orange has announced the winners of the 12th annual Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in Africa and the Middle East.

Mastercard
Fintech Payment

Fintech Emerging as Africa’s Most Vibrant Sector-Mastercard Study

Fintech startups in Africa grew 81% in 2021, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya emerging as key hubs on the

Yellow Card
Cryptocurrency Product Launch

Yellow Card Receives Crypto Licence to Operate in Botswana

Yellow Card, an African cryptocurrency startup, has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider licence to operate in Botswana. The licence, in accordance

Moove
Mobility Venture Capital

Mobility Fintech Moove Raises £15m to Scale its UK Fleet of 100% EV’s

Moove, a Nigerian-founded mobility fintech and Uber’s vehicle supply partner in EMEA, has raised £15 million in financing from Emso

Maplerad
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Banking as a Service Startup, Maplerad Closes $6m Seed Funding

Maplerad, a Nigerian Banking as a Service (BaaS) startup, has raised $6 million in seed funding to acquire more customers,

Startupbootcamp
Startup

Startupbootcamp AfriTech Launches Application For Cohort 3 of the Africa Startup Initiative (ASIP) Accelerator Program

Startupbootcamp AfriTech, an African tech Accelerator, is inviting applications for the most disruptive African tech startups from critical industry verticals to

MoKo
Funding Investment Marketplace Startup

MoKo, a Home Furniture Startup, Secures $6.5m Funding to Grow its Kenyan Presence

MoKo Home + Living, a Kenya-based home furniture manufacturer, and omnichannel retailer, has secured a $6.5 million Series B debt-equity

Lifestores Healthcare
Health

Nigeria’s Lifestores Healthcare Secures $3M Pre-series Round Led by Health54

Lifestores Healthcare, a Nigerian health technology company, has closed a $3 million Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led