Convergence Partners
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Convergence Partners Closes $10m Investments in 42Markets Group

Convergence Partners, an investment management firm focused on the Technology, Media and Telecom sector in Africa, has announced the acquisition

Appointment

Curacel Appoints Adam Jones to its Advisory Board to Support Growth

Curacel, African insurance infrastructure provider, has announced the appointment of Adam Jones, the Chief of Staff at Pie Insurance, to

Ejara
Blockchain Funding

Ejara Gets Backing From Adaverse to Democratise Finance in Francophone Africa

Ejara, an investment platform that improves access to financial solutions through blockchain, has raised funding from Adaverse, a Cardano ecosystem

EMURGO
Partnership

EMURGO Africa and Kepple Africa Ventures Establish Joint Venture to Further Web3 Strategic Partnership

EMURGO Africa, an entity that invests and partners with Africa-focused enterprises, and Kepple Africa Ventures, a pan-African venture capital firm, have announced the

Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency Feature

The Massive Rise of Cryptocurrency in Africa

Despite the bad market, crypto transactions in Africa are rising. Even as prices fall, the number of Africans utilising cryptocurrency

Ukheshe
Fintech

Ukheshe in 2022: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities and Flying the Banner of Fintech Enablement

Determined to play a pivotal role in meaningful fintech enablement Ukheshe is committed to driving the creation of an accessible

Modus Africa
Africa Funding Venture Capital

Modus Announces Expansion to Sub-Saharan Africa With Launch of $75M Africa-focused Fund

Modus, a Venture Platform operating in MENA comprising VC funds, Venture Builders, and a Corporate Innovation arm, has announced the

Bluesky Social
Social Media

Jack Dorsey Launches New Social Media Platform, Bluesky Social

Jack Dorsey, the former Twitter founder, has launched the Bluesky Social app and it is now accepting users for beta testing, and

Travel
Travel

How a Startup Studio is Tackling Travel Innovation in Africa

The travel startup ecosystem in Nigeria, and Africa more widely, is a lonely place currently. According to Phocuswright which has been

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