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SWVL ACQUIRES TURKISH B2B MOBILITY STARTUP VOLT LINES
Acquisition Mobility Transport

Swvl Expands into the Turkish Mobility Market with the Acquisition of Volt Lines

Egyptian mobility startup SWVL has acquired Turkey-based B2B mobility startup Volt Lines. The deal values the startup at over $40 million. As

Sofri
Product Launch

DLM Capital Group Launches Sofri Digital Bank – Unveils BrodaShaggi as Brand Ambassador

DLM Capital Group, the Development Investment Bank, has announced the launch of its digital bank – Sofri, its one-stop-shop mobile

Unicorn Group
Africa

Unicorn Group Announces the Launch First Pan-African Incubation Program

Unicorn Group has launched its fourth incubation program for entrepreneurs on the African continent. Unicorn Group, the foremost Pan-African incubator,

startup
Startup

How Building a Strong Network Can Sustain a Startup

The idea of networking contributes to the growth and relevance of a startup. We are often familiar with the saying “no man

mPharma
Health Partnership

mPharma, TytoCare Partner to Introduce Telehealth to Pharmacies Across Africa

TytoCare, a health care startup that connects people to clinicians, has announced that it’s partnering with mPharma. The collaboration will enable

Google
Africa Technology

Apply: Google Launches First Product Development Centre in Africa

Google has launched its first product development centre in Africa. It is will be located in Nairobi, Kenya. The new

ETAP
Funding Insurtech Investment Venture Capital

ETAP Raises $1.5m Pre-seed Funding to Drive Car Insurance Penetration in Africa

ETAP, an insurtech startup that makes it easier to buy and claim insurance, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding

Union54
Fintech Funding

Zambian Care-issuing Fintech, Union54 Secures $12m Seed Extension

Union54, a Zambian card-issuing fintech startup, has raised $12 million in a seed extension round led by Tiger Global. Other participating

Startup

Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturer, Opibus Rebrands to Roam

Opibus, a Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced that it has rebranded to Roam to accommodate its expanded vision. At

Umba
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Digital Bank Umba Secures $15m Led by Costanoa Ventures

Umba, a Nigerian digital banking startup, has raised $15 million in Series A funding to offer financial services to the