Joel Omulo

BasiGo Secures $5 Million for Expansion in Electric Bus Assembly

BasiGo, a leading player in electric buses, has successfully secured a $5 million (Ksh766.7 million) debt facility from British International Investment (BII), a prominent UK development finance institution and impact investor.

by Joel Omulo

BasiGo Secures $5 Million for Expansion in Electric Bus Assembly

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The Visionary Journey of Nigerian Ubani Vivian Adaeze and (ESDVI)

Ubani Vivian Adaeze stands as a beacon of change. She is the founder of the Education Sustainability and Vocational Development Initiative (ESVDI), a national development organization dedicated to empowering one child, one school, one teacher, and one community.

by Joel Omulo

The Visionary Journey of Nigerian Ubani Vivian Adaeze and (ESDVI)

News Startup Updates Funding

tappi Secures $1.5M Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Online Trust for African SMEs

tappi, an end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), has successfully raised $1.5M in an oversubscribed Pre-Seed funding round. This pivotal round was led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures.

by Joel Omulo

tappi Secures $1.5M Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Online Trust for African SMEs

News Funding Growing

Empowering Collaboration: Cynoia Secures $930K for West African Expansion

Tunisian startup Cynoia has successfully raised EUR850,000 (US$930,000) in funding. This funding injection is earmarked for the startup's ambitious expansion plans into the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA).

by Joel Omulo

Empowering Collaboration: Cynoia Secures $930K for West African Expansion

News Startup Updates Funding

AltSchool Africa Secures Backing from Rwanda's $30 Million Tech Fund

AltSchool Africa, a leading Nigerian EdTech startup often likened to the renowned US coding bootcamp BloomTech, is set to receive strategic support from Intellecap. This partnership comes amid Rwanda's significant strides in establishing a $30 million tech fund.

by Joel Omulo

AltSchool Africa Secures Backing from Rwanda's $30 Million Tech Fund

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Empowering African Entrepreneurs: Tanzanian Loibulu Loponu's Sambazah Success Story

The genesis of Sambazah in 2016 was inspired by Loibulu's realization that many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) weren't harnessing the potential of online traffic. The Swahili term "Sambazah," encapsulates the vision to facilitate a seamless online shopping experience between SMEs and customers.

by Joel Omulo

Empowering African Entrepreneurs: Tanzanian Loibulu Loponu's Sambazah Success Story

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AfriLabs 2023 Annual Gathering: Pioneering Africa's Innovation Frontier

The 8th edition of AfriLabs' Annual Gathering unfolded in Kigali, Rwanda, illuminating the path for Africa's technological evolution. Steered by the Rwandan Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon Paula Ingabire.

by Joel Omulo

AfriLabs 2023 Annual Gathering: Pioneering Africa's Innovation Frontier

News Startup Updates

Nigerian Fintech Startup Pivo Africa Shutting Down

Pivo Africa, a YC-backed venture, embarked on a mission to redefine financial services for small supply chain businesses in Nigeria. However, after a promising start, the company is set to close its doors.

by Joel Omulo

Nigerian Fintech Startup Pivo Africa Shutting Down

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