The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested in Knife Fund III, a new fund managed by Cape Town-based venture capital
Flapmax has partnered with Microsoft to help strengthen and scale Africa’s digital ecosystem with the launch of FAST, a startup accelerator. Entrepreneurs based
Mecho Autotech, a Nigerian on-demand auto repair and maintenance startup, has raised a $2.15 million seed round. The Investors in
SOKNA, an Egyptian company that provides comprehensive funeral services, has raised a $1 million round of funding. The list of
The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB has launched a call for applications for Createch Accelerator 1.0. The Accelerator programme is for
Transtura, a Nigerian ride-hailing startup, has acquired WazoMoney, a fintech startup that provides simplified payment solutions. The acquisition will enable
Reliance Health, an emerging markets-focused digital healthcare provider, has completed a $40M Series B funding round led by General Atlantic.
Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) has launched a $50 million Fintech-focused Africa Fund. Backed by MyGrowthFund Venture Partners, the fund
Lami, Kenya’s insurance technology company, has acquired Bluewave Insurance Agency, a Kenyan-based insurtech startup that leverages mobile technology to reach
Casava, Nigeria’s first 100% digital insurance company, has secured $4 million in pre-seed funding to provide affordable and accessible insurance