Zero To Scale Zero To Scale: Kenneth Obiajulu — Co-founder and CEO of Agricorp International In this edition of Zero to Scale, Agricorp CEO Kenneth Obiajulu talks about the role of technology in agriculture and how Agricorp is different from other agritech startups.
News The rise and pivot of agritech crowdfunding platforms The financial debacle of agritech startups should have been resolved last year. But Agropartnership, Crowdyvest, Farmnow, Farmpower and other agritech crowdfunding platforms still owe investors millions of naira.
Events The Fifth Alley launches accelerator programme for SMEs in Africa The SME Growth Lab is designed to equip business owners with digital skills and give them access to knowledge and mentorship that will transform their businesses.
Newsletter BD Insider, Letter 94: What should happen in Africa's tech ecosystem in 2022 In the BD Insider, Letter 94, we shared some things we'd like to see happen in Africa's tech ecosystem in 2022
Spotlight The 2021 Benjamindada year in review This is our first published year-in-review article. We talk about our wins and losses, plans for 2022, and the most popular articles we published this year.
Opinion How to be an angel investor with less than $3,000 (₦1.2 million) in Nigeria How to be an angel investor with less than $3,000: Join an angel network, join a syndicate or angel group, and use tokenized equity platforms like GetEquity and WeFunder.
News MAX raises $31 million Series B funding to expand across Africa and build electric vehicle infrastructure MAX.ng to use $31 million Series B funding to expand across Africa, deploy electric vehicles infrastructure and provide credit to drivers.
News Healthtracka partners US-based insurtech Fleri, receives investment from Akazi Capital Healthtracka announces partnership with US-based insurtech startup Fleri Inc. Akazi Capital announces undisclosed amount in Healthtracka.
News TradeDepot raises $110 million in equity and debt financing round to scale BNPL service TradeDepot raises $110 million through equity (38%) and debt (62%) financing to support its buy now, pay later services and expand across Africa.
News Sabi Am closes $6 million bridge round amidst record growth, expands to Kenya and South Africa Sabi Am closed a $6 million bridge round amidst record growth, expanded to Kenya last month, and plans to launch in South Africa next year. But why a bridge round?
News Blockchain startup Payourse raises $600,000 pre-seed funding Payourse, a Lagos-based blockchain startup, has secured $600,000 pre-seed funding to scale its products — Coinprofile and Simpa, hire more talents, and expand into new markets.
News Airtel Money launches Developer Portal to provide open APIs Airtel Money has launched a new Airtel Africa Developer Portal to provide open APIs. How has MTN's API marketplace, Chenosis, fared?
Events GDG Lagos DevFest 2021 is December 3 GDG Lagos is hosting DevFest 2021 on December 3, 2021, at the Landmark Event Centre, 9 AM prompt.
News ImaliPay partners Cellulant to drive gig workers' financial inclusion ImaliPay has partnered with Cellulant to change the way gig workers experience making and receiving payments.
News Treepz acquires Ugabus, closes $2.8 million seed round In two years, Treepz (formerly Plentywaka) has set up an office in Canada, acquired two startups in Ghana and Uganda, and closed a $2.8 million seed round.
Spotlight Curb your enthusiasm: payment service banks and financial inclusion in Nigeria Can payment service banks help Nigeria achieve its financial inclusion target of 95% by 2024?
News Mecho Autotech announces funding from Ingressive, Ventures Platform, Tekedia and Mono's CEO Mecho Autotech has received an undisclosed amount of investment from Ingressive Capital, Ventures Platform, Tekedia Capital Investment, and Mono's CEO Abdul Hassan.
News Lagos is among emerging hotspots for female fintech founders — Findexable Lagos is one of the places female CEOs and female fintech founders are likely to call home.
Events Why Lagos Digital Summit is a must-attend The Lagos Digital Summit 2021 is taking place at the Zone Tech Park on Friday, 26 November, 10 AM prompt. It's a must-attend.
News Twiga raises $50 million, early investors receive $30 million in a secondary sale Kenyan startup Twiga Foods raised $50 million in a Series C round. And some of its early investors received little liquidity through a $30 million secondary sale.
News Risevest's Head of Marketing exits startup, amidst COVID-19 and WFH concerns Risevest's Head of Marketing, Efe Uduigwomen, has resigned. And a snafu ensued, compelling Rise CEO Eke Eleanya to write a rejoinder.
Spotlight The protracted history of internet shutdowns in Africa Internet shutdowns have become a motif in Africa. African leaders restrict internet access for the flimsiest motives. It could be to prevent exam malpractice, disperse protests, or mitigate against misinformation.
News Innovate or Die: Lagos taxi drivers want a level playing field with Uber and Bolt Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Cab Operators Association is trying to adapt tech to stand a chance against the liked of Uber and Bolt.
News OnePipe closes $950,000 pre-seed round from Sherpa, Techstars, others OnePipe has raised $950,000 pre-seed funding from a roster of institutional and angel investors, including Techstars, Sherpa Africa, and Idris Bello.
News DMVE to showcase Martech and Adtech tools for businesses in Nigeria The ADMARP would be hosting its first Digital Marketing Virtual Exhibition on December 12. Themed: Technology for Customer Understanding, Engagement and Action in 2021, it would showcase marketing and advertising tech tools and platforms for businesses in Nigeria.
