Healthtech

Ilara Health raises $4.2 million to scale operations in East Africa and expand access to healthcare

The company serves 3,000 clinics across Kenya, out of the estimated 15,000 operational clinics in the country.

Nawah Scientific gets US-FDA approval for food analysis, hints Nigeria & South Africa expansion

Following its US-FDA accreditation for food analysis, Egyptian healthtech startup, Nawah Scientific plans to expand into Nigeria and South Africa.

Almouneer secures $3.6M to tackle diabetes and obesity prevalence in Africa

Egyptian healthtech, Almouneer has raised a $3.6 million seed to address the growing prevalence of diabetes and obesity in Africa.

Rwandan digital retail startup Kasha raises $21 million Series B

Rwandan digital retail startup has raised $21 million Series B to enable women’s healthcare services across Africa; beyond its East African base.

Bill Gates-backed i3 initiative selects 30 African healthtech for its $7M fund

30 leading African startups in healthcare supply chains selected to receive impact support from Gates Foundation, MSD, WHO-AFRO.

Healthtech startup report prompts $7m initiative by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and others

The Pan-African “Investing in Innovation” program will provide grants and commercialization support to 60 healthtech companies over two years

Susu raises $2.2 million pre-seed to make affordable healthcare accessible to Africans

Susu has raised €2 million ($2.2 million) pre-seed, comprising €1 million in equity financing, €800,000 in debt, and €200,000 in grants.