Antler East Africa closes $13.5 million fund to invest in early-stage startups
Antler East Africa has closed a $13.5 million fund to invest in Africa's early-stage startups.
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Dream VC launches two programmes for aspiring African investors
Dream VC, an investor-accelerator, has launched Launch into Venture Capital and Investor Accelerator to train more than 50 future investors for Africa.
Zero To Scale: Damilola Fasawe-Aderinto — Operations Partner and Co-founder of Future Africa
In this edition of Zero To Scale, Future Africa’s co-founder and operations partner Damilola Fasawe-Aderinto talks about how startups can attract investors and the growth levers African startups should focus on.
Earnipay raises $4million seed funding to provide on-demand salary to employees in Africa
Earnipay uses its technology to offer employees the opportunity to access their earned salaries into their accounts flexibly, in real-time and interest-free.
Moove secures $10 million venture debt from NBK Capital Partners Mezzanine Fund II
Moove Africa has received a $10 million financing facility from NBK Capital Partners Mezzanine Fund II, bringing its total funding raised to $78.2 million.
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.
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.
What to make of Silicon Valley's interest in African startups
Silicon valley has been showing increasing interest in the African startup ecosystem. They now provide funding, collaboration, incubation and partnerships for African startups. What are the drivers behind this and what does it mean for the ecosystem?
Dream VC launches a training program for aspiring African investors
Dream VC wants to provide a launchpad that will help aspiring African investors to kickstart their journey into venture funding from 0 to 100.
10 Silicon valley venture firms that invest in African startups
African startups headquartered in the US received $471.8 million of the total 2020 funding. Here are 10 Silicon Valley investors that invest in Africa.