Pan-African fintech app, Bamba lands $3.2 million seed funding
Through an android application, Bamba allows micro-merchants across Africa to run their entire business utilising their phones. Funds will be used to scale the platform.
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Autochek acquires KIFAL Auto to drive its North African expansion
Autochek has acquired KIFAL Auto to drive its expansion into North Africa. The acquisition is arguably the first major expansion of a West Africa-based startup into the region.
How to apply for the 2022 Black Founders Fund for Africa
Google for Startups has opened applications for the second cohort of the Black Founders Fund for Africa.
Carepoint secures $10 million to make healthcare accessible for Sub-Saharan Africans
The funds injection will be used to sustain Carepoint's growth, improve its technology and create more products
Topship lands a $2.5 million seed round for international shipping
The funds will be used to expand to other African countries, improve its asset-light technology and build out a proprietary global shipping infrastructure.
Ventures Platform names Dotun Olowoporoku as new Venture Partner
Ventures Platform has appointed Dotun Olowoporoku as a new venture partner in a bid to strengthen the Venture Capital’s position as a solid funding partner for Africa’s startups.
Bridgecard secures $440,000 pre-seed to build the OS for finance in Africa
Bridgecard has secured $440,000 pre-seed from ABV funds, Ingressive Capital, Voltron Capital and other investors to build the OS for finance in Africa.
Ethiopia commissions 5G network
Ethiopia joins other leading African countries like Kenya and Nigeria who are integrating 5G technology.
Activant Capital opens new Cape Town office, to intensify research
Global Investment firm with over $2.3B AUM appoints SA-Native Robert Lamprecht as Head of Research
ROAM Jobs rebrands to the African Talent Company
Africa’s leading recruitment marketplaces like Jobberman Nigeria, Jobberman Ghana, BrighterMonday Kenya and Uganda announces their new identity.