Afriex
Fintech Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

African Remittance Startup, Afriex Raises $1.2m Investment to Expand its Footprint Across Africa

Afriex, an African remittance startup has raised a $1.2 million seed funding to expand its services across. The startup provides

AECF
Funding Investment Renewable Energy Venture Capital

US$1.2m Innovation Fund Launched to Unearth Emerging Technologies

The African Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has launched a US$1.2 million Innovation Fund to unlock the potential of renewable energy

Kwik Delivery
Funding Investment Logistics Startup Technology Venture Capital

Kwik Delivery Closes $1.7m Pre-Series A Financing Round

Kwik Delivery has announced that it has closed its pre-Series A financing round. The company successfully raised $ 1.7 million

Kuda
Fintech Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

Kuda Raises $25m Series A Round Led by Valar Ventures

Nigeria’s fintech startup, Kuda has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round led by Valar Ventures with participation from Target

Fintech Funding Investment

SA Fintech Firm, Adumo Closes $15m Funding From IFC to Boost Digital Payment Solutions in Africa

South Africa-based fintech firm, Adumo, has secured a $15 million investment from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group,

CleanTech Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

Clean Energy Startup, Havenhill Raises $4.6M From NIDF For Mini-grid Roll out Across Nigeria

Havenhill Synergy Limited under the Nigeria Electrification Project has raised $4.5 million from Chapel Hill Denham Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund

Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

Flutterwave Secures $170m Series C Investment As it Hits Over $1 bn Valuation

Flutterwave, an Africa-focused payments company, has announced that it has secured $170 million series C funding from a leading group of

Bolt
Funding Investment Ride-hailing

IFC Invests €20m in Bolt to Expand Mobility Solutions and Facilitate More Inclusive Transport in Emerging Markets

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is investing in the global mobility platform Bolt to help expand access

Entrepreneurship Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

Microtraction Announces Undisclosed Investment in Raise

Microtraction, the Nigerian-based investment fund, has announced an undisclosed investment in Raise, the Africa-focused fundraising platform. Raise, a blockchain-based digital

Jua Kickstarter
Funding Investment Startup

Here are the 25 Finalists Selected For Jua Kickstarter Olympics

Eight Kenyan enterprises and five startups each from Nigeria and Zimbabwe are among the 25 finalists shortlisted for the $2-million