8 African startups make TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200
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Eight innovative startups operating in Africa have secured coveted spots in TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 for 2024. This global competition which is…
Nigerian startup - Regfyl - secures $1.1m in its pre-seed round
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Regfyl, a cutting-edge compliance solutions provider, has successfully raised $1.1 million in pre-seed funding. This injection of capital, led by Rally Cap…
Uber-backed Nigerian startup - Moove - eyes expansion into U.S. market
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Moove, the Nigerian vehicle financing startup backed by Uber, is making plans for a major expansion into the United States. The company,…
Nigeria's SEC approves two crypto exchanges to operate in the country
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Following the exit of two giant crypto exchanges from Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted provisional licenses to two…
African tech giants - Wasoko and MaxAB - complete landmark merger
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Wasoko, a Kenyan-based e-commerce company, and Egypt’s MaxAB have finally sealed their much-anticipated merger. This merger, which was first announced in December…
Struggling Quizac gets a second chance with Tekedia acquisition
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In a surprising turn of events, Quizac, the edtech startup which we recently reported to be shutting down, has been given a…
Kenyan HR Tech startup - Workpay - secures $5m investment
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Workpay, a Kenyan cloud-based HR and payroll platform, has raised $5 million in its Series A funding round. The round was led…
Google selects 10 African startups for its Accelerator program, spotlighting AI innovation
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Google has unveiled the 8th cohort of its prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, selecting 10 innovative startups from across the…
Grooming Endowment Trust launches 3rd cohort of GET Accelerated Program
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The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) has announced the launch of its third cohort for the GET Accelerated program, implemented in partnership with…