Press release African Capital Alliance completes WIOCC $200m capital raise to drive its pan-African expansion African Capital Alliance (ACA) has made an equity investment through its CAPE IV fund to round off West Indian Ocean Cable Company's (WIOCC) $200 million capital raise.
Press release How Loomzy Suites is leveraging technology to transform hospitality in Nigeria Loomzy Suites, a prop-tech startup based in Lagos, Nigeria has today announced its plan to expand its operations to turn around the face of hospitality and hotel management using technology.
Press release Carry1st, PayPal and Chipper Cash partners to accelerate digital payments in Africa Carry1st has collaborated with PayPal and Chipper Cash in a move to further accelerate digital payments in Africa.
News Data Science Nigeria taught artificial intelligence to over 500,000 learners in five years Founded in 2016, Data Science Nigeria has reached over 500,000 online and offline learners, coupled with high-impact research papers which have been showcased at the world's leading AI conferences.
News PennyTree Inc. introduces gamified digital lifestyle platform PennyTree, a Nigerian fintech startup, has launched its gamified digital lifestyle platform. It’s a platform that integrates savings, payments and transfers through a scalable ecosystem built into the lifestyle of its users.
News Fixit45 acquires Parkit, to facilitate vehicle care services in Africa Fixit45, a Pan-African auto-tech startup has acquired Parkit, a network of tech-enabled autocare and car wash centres.
Events Apply for Adanian Labs Venture Building Programme to receive $120,000 investment Startups in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania can apply for the 12-month programme; the deadline is December 10, 2021.
News OnePipe raises $3.5 million to enhance its integrated finance offering OnePipe, a fintech API company has raised $3.5 million seed in a round co-led by Atlantica Ventures, Tribe Capital and V&R Associates.
Press release Crowdyvest re-launches app with new investment opportunities The refreshed mobile app offers a modern design, easy navigation, and exciting new features to deliver top-notch and seamless digital banking experience for its existing and prospective members.
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Press release Kippa raises $3.2 million pre-seed fund to enable small businesses in Africa Kippa, a Nigerian fintech startup has raised a $3.2 million pre-seed fund in a round led by Target Global with participation from Entrée Capital, Alter Global and Rally Cap Ventures.
Press release Vella commences beta testing, to enable crypto utility in Africa Vella Finance, a US-based financial technology startup redefining financial freedom for Africans has launched into the beta testing stage in Nigeria.
News Bitmama to enable digital natives transitioning into the blockchain industry Bitmama has launched the "Bitmama Credit Programme" to equip digital natives globally with skills and resources that will position them in the blockchain ecosystem.
Press release QuickBus targets intercity commuters with expansion to Nigeria QuickBus, a Pan-African bus booking platform has expanded into Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa to enable intercity road transportation.
Press release Lyceum, an Iranian hacking group is targeting telecoms in Africa - NCC The NCC has alerted the public of the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyber espionage in the African telecoms space.
Press release LazerPay, the Stripe for crypto, goes live with funding from Nestcoin LazerPay is building the Stripe for cryptocurrencies. And it's giving early access to 500 businesses and creators in Africa.
Press release Shuttlers secures $1.6 million seed fund, to embark on Pan-African expansion Lagos-based tech-enabled scheduled bus sharing company" has raised a $1.6 million round led by VestedWorld, a Chicago and Africa-based investment firm.
News Aboki Africa closes pre-seed round led by Mono's CEO Abdul Hassan Aboki Africa has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed round led by Mono's CEO, Abdul Hassan, alongside Niche Capital Limited, Ingressive Capital, and other strategic investors.
News Teni joins Risevest as brand ambassador Nigeria's fintech company, Risevest has named Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni Makanaki as its first brand ambassador.
Events Technext is hosting Africa's biggest cryptocurrency gathering, Coinferene 2021 Technext is holding its maiden event, Technext Coinference 2021, on December 9 at the Pistis Conference Centre. It would be the biggest gathering of cryptocurrency enthusiasts, innovators and regulators in Africa yet.
News Evolve Credit launches cloud lending software, Configure Africa has a credit gap of about $300 billion. And accessible banking and credit are needed now more than ever to close the gap. Evolve Credit, through Configure — its cloud lending software, is providing the technology to enable this to happen at scale.
News Helium Health acquires Meddy, Qatar's doctor booking platform Helium Health, a Lagos-based healthcare technology provider, acquired Meddy, a UAE-based doctor booking platform in an undisclosed deal.
News Busha's new app allows you to buy crypto from as low as ₦250 Busha's new app allows users to buy crypto from as low as ₦250. You can also set recurring purchases and place limit buys and sells.
News Flutterwave halts Disha's closure with an acquisition Flutterwave has acquired Disha in an undisclosed deal, thereby reversing the online no-code tool's planned closure.
