Kuda
Fintech Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

Nigerian Fintech Startup, Kuda Secures $10m to Fund Ambitious Plans to Compete Directly With Traditional Banks

Kuda, a Nigerian fintech startup formerly known as KudiMoney has raised $10 million investment to fund ambitious plans to compete

TikTok
Africa Entrepreneurship Messaging TikTok Video Streaming

TikTok Invites African Entrepreneurs to Apply For #PitchUpInTheSky

TikTok, the popular video sharing service, has invited African entrepreneurs to join the world-first elevator pitch in the sky event.

Ingressive Capital
Funding Venture Capital

Ingressive Capital Fund Hits $10m, Set to Invests in More African Startups

Ingressive Capital, a Venture Capital company has disclosed that its investment fund has hit $10 million. This new funding will

MEST Africa
Africa Entrepreneurship Startup

Application Open For MEST Africa Challenge 2020 For Chance to win $50k

The MEST Africa Challenge is the African tech startup pitch competition for early-stage companies based in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South

The Catalyst Fund
Funding Investment Venture Capital

In Exchange For 7% Equity, Microtraction Will Now Invest $25k in African Startups

Microtraction, an early-stage investment platform has announced changes to the amount it invests in African startups and the percentage of

Xecced Ventures
Entrepreneurship Technology Venture Capital

Xecced Ventures Launches $100m Fund to Invest in African Startups, Plans to Partner With TEF

Xecced Ventures, a London-based venture capital, has launched a $100 million fund to inverts in African startups. The venture capital

MechDirect
Accelerator Africa Entrepreneurship Innovation Hub Startup

Egypt’s Play 3arabi and SA’s Mobu.io Selected For Newchip Accelerator

Newchip, an Austin-based web and mobile investment platform that connects startups to investors, has selected two African startups to join

Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Accelerator Entrepreneurship Fintech Investment Startup

Fintech Startups: Apply For Accion Venture Lab Company Builder Program

Accion Venture Lab has launched applications for the second edition of its Company Builder programme for fintech startups in Nigeria.

Logistics
Business Entrepreneurship Funding Investment Startup Transport

World Bank’s IFC Invest  $6m in Nigeria’s Logistics Startup, Kobo360 

The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a $6-million equity investment in Nigerian tech startup Kobo360. The startup’s

Africa Entrepreneurship Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

How France’s $76m Africa Startup Fund Will Be Disbursed

Few weeks ago, French President, Emmanuel Macron unveiled a $76 million funds for African startups at VivaTech 2018.  Now, details of