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EdVentures Expands Investment Portfolio with Eight New Egyptian Ed-Tech Startups

EdVentures, the venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group focused on educational technology, has recently added eight promising Egyptian ed-tech startups to its growing investment portfolio.

by Joel Omulo

EdVentures Expands Investment Portfolio with Eight New Egyptian Ed-Tech Startups

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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

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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

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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

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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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15 Startups Selected for Phase Two of the UCT GSB e-Track Programme

The UCT GSB Solution Space, in partnership with ayoba, has announced the selection of 15 promising startups for the second phase of the e-Track programme. This initiative is designed to support early-stage ventures in transitioning from the proof of concept stage to being ready for investment.

by Joel Omulo

15 Startups Selected for Phase Two of the UCT GSB e-Track Programme

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Ivorian Fintech Daba Finance Wins Ecobank’s $50,000 Fintech Challenge 2024

Ivorian fintech startup, Daba Finance, has emerged as the winner of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024, securing the top prize of $50,000. The competition, which saw fierce participation from some of the most promising startups in Africa.

by Joel Omulo

Ivorian Fintech Daba Finance Wins Ecobank’s $50,000 Fintech Challenge 2024

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Kenya's Hustle Sasa Among 4 Winning Startups from NBA Africa's Triple-Double Accelerator

The winners—Festival Coins (Nigeria), Salubata (Nigeria), HustleSasa (Kenya), and UBR VR (Egypt)—were selected from over 700 early-stage African startups that applied to participate in the program. Each company will receive financial backing as well as access to mentorship programs.

by Joel Omulo

Kenya's Hustle Sasa Among 4 Winning Startups from NBA Africa's Triple-Double Accelerator

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