Spotlight Lemonade Finance, a fintech startup easing cross-border transactions for Africans Cross-border payments are a source of pain for Africans. Lemonade wants to solve the usage restrictions, long transaction completion time and high fees.
Spotlight Meet SpottR - The Nigerian startup looking to change global retail commerce through the power of AI SpottR aims to bridge the retail demand-supply gap by creating a seamless commerce process for stakeholders.
Spotlight Can Fundall become the one-stop shop for the financial needs of young Africans? When Fundall users talk about the product, they’re usually beaming from ear to ear. The company has taken time to listen to its customers on their needs and create products fitted explicitly to them.
News SEC's new brief targets Nigerian companies offering foreign investments Contrary to the early reaction from most observers, the SECs directive is not a new law.
Events Recap of GSD Venture Studio's first Nigerian event: Hacks from Silicon Valley The venture studio specializes in helping AI companies go global. Since its launch in 2019, it has helped accelerate startups in Eastern Europe and Latin America.
Newsletter BD Insider 71: Unicorns, Giants, and Accolades 🦍 Burna boy and Flutterwave's wins within the last week are two events that hold massive significance for young Nigerians
Spotlight "Many African startups focus on growth and product at the expense of people" - Toun Tunde-Anjous Toun TUNDE-ANJOUS is the Founder of The People Practice, an HR company changing the culture of work in Africa by providing bespoke people-centered solutions to startups and small businesses.
Spotlight PodRoom is bringing podcasters closer to their communities PodRoom is built on the idea that podcast creators and their listeners deserve their own communities.
Spotlight [Exclusive] Interview with veteran Nigerian investor, Olumide Soyombo Olumide Soyombo is one of Nigeria's leading angel investors. He has invested in over 26 companies that are still active including Paystack which was acquire by stripe.
Spotlight Inflow Finance is building Africa’s ultimate personal finance management tool Inflow Finance is a personal finance management tool that allows users to track their spending across multiple bank accounts
News Voyance to host webinars that help businesses maximise their data The Voyance webinars are a key part of these efforts to increase awareness about the immense benefits of a data-driven business.
Newsletter BD Insider 69: Funding African women, TIME Next100 and Gen Z This newsletter looks at funding for women, Gen Z vs Millenials, Quickteller Business, and more
Spotlight Meet the Nigerian investor who has invested in 26 startups With 26 startups and one exit in his portfolio, there are fewer Nigerian investors more prolific than Olumide Soyombo
Newsletter BD Insider, Letter 68 on Moyalo, Crypto update and a Valentine gift from us Update on the CBN crypto ban, the SEC's new PR, banks closing accounts, NGNT, and Moyalo
Newsletter BD Insider, Letter 67 on CBN crypto ban, Providus, Rubies, Disha and more... A deep dive into CBN's crypto ban, Providus bank virtual account services withdrawal, Rubies Issue with NIBSS, Disha's proposed shutdown and more.
News Nigeria's SEC issues press release; backs CBN restrictions on crypto trade The SEC's press release, which can be seen on its website, attempts to answer questions of conflict between the SEC's stance and that of the CBN on cryptocurrency.
News Connected Analytics (parent of ThankUCash) announces 7-figure seed round After $320,000 pre-Seed round, ThankUCash's parent company, Connected Analytics has announced its Seed raise with eyes set on Series A for April/May 2021.
Spotlight What CBN’s new ban on crypto means for Nigerian users and the local industry It is important to note that the CBN’s notice is not a direct ban on cryptocurrency. What it does is ensure that organisations it regulates cannot facilitate or participate in cryptocurrency transactions.
Spotlight How Risevest is leveling the wealth-creating field for Africans Risevest is a wealth-tech product that allows Africans to benefit from the best wealth-creating opportunities across the world. Its intuitive design and competitive rates have made it a favourite with young investors.
News Echelon Capital to invest $1 million in early-stage startups, calls for applications. Echelon Capital is looking to invest millions of dollars in African tech and non-tech startups, beginning with a $1 million rolling fund.
Opinion Top ten Ghanaian startups to watch in 2021 In this article, we will be looking at the top ten Ghanaian startups to watch in 2021. The list contains old-timers who have gained a strong footing in the game and new companies looking to change how Ghanaians live and do business.
Spotlight Selar: From Tony Elumelu's TEF $10,000 grant to ₦100 million in revenue At the heart of it, Selar is an e-commerce store builder that allows creators to sell digital products and services like; e-books, music, courses, and training, etc., across borders.
Spotlight Inside Jobberman’s partnership with Coursera and its plan to train 5 million Nigerians Unemployment in Nigeria is a well-documented and multifaceted issue. Stories like the 2014 stampede in the Abuja National Stadium have come to define the unemployment story in the country.
Spotlight BitSika: From side project to multimillion-dollar startup BitSika is a payment app that helps people send money instantly across countries. It is popularly known as the CashApp of Africa.
Spotlight Highlight of fundraises by Nigerian tech startups in 2020 In this article, we will be taking a look at how much funding Nigerian startups have received in 2020 and where the money went.
