Joel Omulo

Entlaq and Savannah Partner to Empower Sudanese Migrant Entrepreneurs in Egypt

Entlaq, an Egypt-based entrepreneurial think tank, has joined forces with Savannah, a Sudanese incubator, in a groundbreaking partnership aimed at supporting Sudanese migrant and refugee entrepreneurs in Egypt.

by Joel Omulo

Entlaq and Savannah Partner to Empower Sudanese Migrant Entrepreneurs in Egypt

News Companies

Fincra Secures Key Payment Licence in South Africa to Expand Operations

Fincra, an African payment infrastructure provider, has received its Third Party Payment Provider (TPPP) licence in South Africa, paving the way for the company to offer its payment solutions to businesses in the country.

by Joel Omulo

Fincra Secures Key Payment Licence in South Africa to Expand Operations

News Startup Updates

South African Startup Scale Secures $700,000 in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Card Issuance Services

Scale, a South African startup specializing in brand and project management services for fintechs, has raised $700,000 in pre-seed funding to accelerate its expansion into new markets.

by Joel Omulo

South African Startup Scale Secures $700,000 in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Card Issuance Services

Founders

The Visionary Journey of Zambian Lutangu Crispine and Greenland Technical School

Established in July 2018, this for-profit social enterprise embodies the belief that education should be free and accessible to everyone, regardless of gender, economic status, or geographic location.

by Joel Omulo

The Visionary Journey of Zambian Lutangu Crispine and Greenland Technical School

News Companies Funding

SA's Littlefish Completes Seed Funding Round to strengthen SME banking

TLcom Capital’s investment in Littlefish represents a strategic move into South Africa's growing fintech space, which has been attracting increasing interest from international investors.

by Joel Omulo

SA's Littlefish Completes Seed Funding Round to strengthen SME banking

News Funding Companies

Umba Secures $5 Million Debt Facility to Expand Kenyan Operations

Umba, a leading African digital bank serving both consumers and businesses, has secured a $5 million debt facility from Star Strong Capital. This funding is set to fuel the fintech company's loan offerings in Kenya, where it has experienced significant growth since entering the market.

by Joel Omulo

Umba Secures $5 Million Debt Facility to Expand Kenyan Operations

News Funding Startup Updates

Nigerian Agtech Startup Winich Farms Secures $3 Million in Pre-Series A Funding

Winich Farms, a leading Nigerian Agtech startup, has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A funding round aimed at advancing its technology and optimizing operations.

by Joel Omulo

Nigerian Agtech Startup Winich Farms Secures $3 Million in Pre-Series A Funding

News Startup Updates

Applications Open: Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program

The accelerator program is targeted at startups that are both headquartered and operational in South Africa, focusing on those that have demonstrated market fit and show strong growth potential. Eligible startups must be solving challenges in the African or international market.

by Joel Omulo

Applications Open: Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program

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