MTN Group welcomed a top-level delegation from Uganda to its headquarters on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The delegation was led by Mr. James Makula, Chairperson… Read More »MTN Group Hosts Ugandan Delegation to Boost Innovation and Collaboration
Beacon Power Services (BPS), an energy-tech startup, has raised funds through a Series A financing round. Led by global VC Partech, this funding will enable… Read More »Beacon Power Services Raises Funds to Expand in Africa
Raknida, an African art-tech startup, has announced plans to launch an art streaming app. The app will enable users to stream artwork from various artists… Read More »Raknida to Launch Art Streaming App, Bringing African Art to the Global Stage
Kenya has emerged as the top African country in startup funding for 2024, raising $437 million (Sh56.5 billion). This represents 31 percent of all funds… Read More »Kenya Leads African Startup Funding with $437 Million in 2024
Sawari Ventures, an Egypt-based venture capital firm, will launch its second fund, “Sawari Ventures II,” in early 2025. The firm aims to raise $200 million… Read More »Sawari Ventures to Launch $200 Million Fund in Early 2025
Nigerian agritech company, Winich Farms, has secured $3 million in pre-Series A funding. The company will use the funds to expand its order fulfillment centers… Read More »Winich Farms Raises $3 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand and Improve Tech
The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP and Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and Digital Economy (MICDE) have opened applications for the timbuktoo GreenTech Hub Accelerator… Read More »UNDP and Kenya Launch GreenTech Accelerator Programme for African Startups
Nine African startups have been featured on the 2024 Impact/100 list, highlighting Africa’s innovation in addressing global challenges. The list, created by the Norrsken Foundation,… Read More »Nine African Startups Make Global Impact/100 List for 2024
Kofa Technologies, a Ghanaian startup, is expanding its clean energy battery-swapping network. This move is supported by a £2.35 million investment from the Shell Foundation.… Read More »Kofa Technologies Expands Battery-Swapping Network in Ghana with £2.35 Million Investment
Ten African start-ups will pitch their innovative solutions to business leaders at the NBA Africa demo day at the NBA headquarters in New York City.… Read More »African Start-ups to Pitch at NBA Africa Demo Day in New York City