Agritech startup - Apollo Agriculture - raises $40 million; to provide loan support to African farmers
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Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in the world. Many economies of the world depend on the proceeds from agriculture…
Hence raises $1.8 million in its seed funding round; eyes major expansion
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Hence Technologies, a Kigali-based startup that uses artificial intelligence to link those who need legal services to legal service providers, has raised…
Kenya's 4G Capital to create improved loan facility for SMEs after closing $18.5m Series C funding round
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Fintech company, 4G Capital, is renowned for providing credit facilities to small and micro businesses. The startup, which is based in Kenya,…
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…
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…
Nigerian Fintech ThankUCash secured $5.3M to expand its infrastructure in Nigeria
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Nigeria-based ThankUCash secured $5.3 million seed funding. The company plans to use the investment to expand within its home market, Nigeria, to Ghana and Kenya.
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…