Heetch moves to rejig ride-hailing services in Senegal; eyes Côte D'Ivoire
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The growth of ride-hailing services has been impressive in a handful of West African countries, especially, Nigeria and Ghana. However, the growth…
YC-backed startup - Curacel - launches API tool that allows tech companies offer insurance products
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As a result of the widespread usage of smartphones, and the increasing internet penetration experienced in Africa, digital products are increasingly getting…
Mobility financing company - Moove - raises $105m in series A2 funding round
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Nigerian-based mobility fintech company, Moove, has successfully closed its series A2 funding round, raising $105m. The company, which was founded in 2020…
Google to acquire cyber security firm, Mandiant, for $5.4 billion
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Internet giant, Google, has announced that it is making one of its biggest acquisitions. The Alphabet Inc. owned company announced earlier this…
Samsung suffers security breach; loses 200GB worth of data to hackers
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South Korean technology company, Samsung, has confirmed that it suffered a security breach in its system. The security breach had hackers obtaining,…
Dash completes seed funding round; raises $32.8m to fuel expansion into new markets
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Ghanaian-based fintech company, Dash, has successfully completed its seed funding round. The startup, which serves as a unifying payment platform, has raised…
Telemedicine service provider - Rocket Health - raises $5 million to scale its expansion beyond Uganda
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The sudden health threat introduced by the outbreak of COVID-19, and the ensuing lockdown, was a major inspiration behind the innovations experienced…
Card issuing API platform - Sudo Africa - raises $3.5m in its pre-seed funding round
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Fintech companies have taken the forefront of investments reception in Africa. It is estimated that in 153 deals, about $1.6 billion worth…
Healthtech startup - Susu - raises $1 million to scale its collaborative health insurance scheme
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Startups in Africa have been working hard at creating innovative products that are targeted at shaping the continent. A long list of…