Accelerator

Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator Announces 12 African Startups Selected For AI Program

Flapmax, a data and AI technology company, announced the twelve companies selected for the second cohort of the FAST Accelerator startup program,

Lupiya
Fintech Funding Investment Payment Venture Capital

Lupiya, a Zambian Neobank, Gets $8.25m Series A Round Led by Alitheia Capital

Lupiya, a Zambian neobank, has secured $8.25 million in Series A funding. This fundraising endeavour was spearheaded by the Alitheia

Complete Farmer
AgricTech Agro-tech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Complete Farmer Bags $10.4m to Create More Efficient Agricultural Value Chain in West Africa

Complete Farmer, a digital marketplace that brings together African farmers and international buyers, has raised $10.4 million in an equity

ANKA
Funding Investment Venture Capital

ANKA Secures $5m Funding to Support Africa’s Creative Artisans

ANKA, the African e-commerce platform, has investment led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) that will support the growth of

Fixit45
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Fixit45 Raises $1.9m Funding to Fuel Expansion into Africa’s Automotive Aftermarket Space

Fixit45, an African autotech aftermarket sector, has raised $1.9 million in equity and working capital at a recent pre-seed funding round.

Emata
AgricTech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Emata, a Ugandan Startup Offering Loans to Farmers in East Africa, Raises $2.4m

Emata, the agricultural finance solution for East African farmers, has announced the completion of a $2.4 million seed fundraise, comprising

Funding Investment Marketplace Venture Capital

Rentoza Secures $6 Million Funding to Accelerate Growth and Expansion

Rentoza, a South African-based online subscription platform, has raised $6 million led by Alitheia IDF and included the Vumela Enterprise

The Catalyst Fund
Venture Capital

The Catalyst Fund Marks Major Milestone with First Close of Target $40M Fund

 The Catalyst Fund, a pioneering pre-seed venture capital fund and accelerator focused on driving climate resilience innovation in Africa, has

Asaak
Acquisition

Asaak Acquires FlexClub Mexico, Expands into Latin America

Asaak, the Ugandan fintech company, has acquired FlexClub Mexico, expanding operations across two continents. This move marks Asaak’s entry into

SeekMake
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Tunisia’s SeekMake Secures $539k From Lafayette Group

SeekMake, a Tunisian construction technology startup, has secured $539,000 to support global expansion plans. The funding came from Lafayette Group,