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Nigerian fintech startup Zeeh Africa gets funding to consolidate financial data

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Nigerian fintech startup Zeeh Africa gets funding to consolidate financial data

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Nigerian fintech startup Zeeh Africa has funding to consolidate financial data in a single platform.

Zeeh Africa secured the funding from Tekedia Capital, a firm investing in mainly technology-anchored companies operating in any industry, including finance. Founded in 2022, Zeeh Africa specializes in unifying financial data in one place, offering a comprehensive solution for businesses and individuals.

 

The startup plans to utilize the funds to further develop its cutting-edge financial data consolidation platform, which aims to revolutionize how financial institutions manage and analyze vast amounts of data. By offering a unified solution, Zeeh Africa aims to tackle the challenge of fragmented financial information across various systems and platforms, enabling banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions to streamline their operations efficiently.

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Ghanaian cleantech startup Kofa secures funding to make clean energy affordable and accessible

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Ghanaian cleantech startup Kofa secures funding to make clean energy affordable and accessible

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Kofa, a dynamic startup based in Ghana, has secured funding to revolutionize the energy sector with its pioneering Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model.

In a bid to overcome the limitations of traditional energy storage systems, Kofa has set its sights on powering the nation’s future with a sustainable and innovative approach. Kofa’s game-changing BaaS model allows customers to access advanced battery technology without the hassle of upfront costs or ownership.

 

This transformative service allows residential and commercial clients to tap into the advantages of energy storage without bearing the burden of heavy capital investment. By proactively harnessing renewable energy sources, Kofa aims to bridge the gap between intermittent power supply and constant demand. Kofa’s recent funding round was led by Mercy Corps Ventures, Shell Foundation, UK’s FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), and Wangara Green Ventures.

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Nigerian B2B e-commerce startup Sabi raises $38 million in Series B funding

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Nigerian B2B e-commerce startup Sabi raises $38 million in Series B funding

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Sabi, a prominent B2B African e-commerce platform, has raised $38 million in Series B funding at a valuation of $300 million.

The substantial valuation was driven by a consortium of investors, including Commerz Ventures, Norrsken22, Fluent Ventures, Proof VC and pan-African early-stage investors CRE Venture Capital and Janngo.africa Capital. The funding injection will fuel Sabi’s expansion plans, enhance its technological infrastructure, and bolster its market presence across multiple African countries.

 

Sabi’s platform seeks to revolutionize how B2B transactions are conducted in Africa, providing a seamless digital marketplace for buyers and sellers to connect, negotiate, and trade goods and services. By leveraging technology and economies of scale, Sabi has successfully transformed the traditional B2B landscape, simplifying complex procurement processes and streamlining supply chains for businesses of all sizes.

 

The new funding will enable Sabi to develop its platform further, enhancing its features and user experience. Additionally, Sabi plans to invest significantly in its logistics network and expand its reach to underserved regions, ensuring that businesses across Africa can access a reliable and efficient B2B e-commerce ecosystem. The success of Sabi reflects the increasing investor interest in African startups and highlights the untapped opportunities within the B2B e-commerce space.

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Kenya to launch 1 million locally assembled smartphones by July

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Kenya to launch 1 million locally assembled smartphones by July

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Kenya, a vibrant hub of technological innovation in Africa, has embarked on an ambitious plan to roll out 1 million locally assembled smartphones by July.

The Kenyan government, in collaboration with industry stakeholders, is implementing the comprehensive plan to promote domestic smartphone assembly. “Based on feasibility studies undertaken, we can locally assemble smartphones at a unit cost of about $40. We’ve partnered with the private sector to ensure in the next two months, we can roll out our first consignment of low-cost smartphones,” ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said.

 

This endeavor is driven by the recognition that local production contributes to the national economy, creates employment opportunities, and enables technology transfer and skill development. The move marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s journey towards self-sufficiency and promoting a thriving digital ecosystem.

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TIZETI and Microsoft partner to bring affordable internet to 5 million people in Ivory Coast

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TIZETI and Microsoft partner to bring affordable internet to 5 million people in Ivory Coast

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TIZETI, one of the leading internet service providers in West Africa, has partnered with Microsoft to address the challenge of broadband underdevelopment in Cote d’Ivoire.

This collaboration aims to expand affordable and reliable internet access to more than 5 million people across the country, fostering digital inclusion and driving economic growth. Côte d’Ivoire, like many other African nations, faces challenges in providing widespread access to high-quality and affordable internet connectivity.

 

Recognizing this opportunity, Tizeti and Microsoft have joined forces to bridge the digital divide and empower individuals, businesses, and communities with seamless internet access. As part of the partnership, Tizeti will leverage its expertise in deploying cost-effective solar-powered Wi-Fi towers and its innovative “Complimentary Wi-Fi” model to provide affordable internet connectivity to underserved areas of Côte d’Ivoire.

 

Microsoft’s support will enable Tizeti to scale its operations and enhance its network infrastructure, ensuring that more communities can benefit from reliable broadband access. This partnership is expected to facilitate the implementation of digital initiatives in various sectors, such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and e-commerce, unlocking new opportunities for growth and development.

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AfDB approves $11 million to facilitate fertilizer access for African farmers

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AfDB approves $11 million to facilitate fertilizer access for African farmers

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The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an $11.7 million grant to facilitate access to fertilizers for smallholder farmers across the continent.
 

AFDB apportioned the funding to the African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM). Established in 2006, the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism seeks to enhance pan-African agricultural productivity by promoting using fertilizers. The AFFM works multilaterally, focusing on the critical transnational factors impeding fertilizer use to develop comprehensive strategies for jump-starting Africa’s stagnant agricultural productivity.

 

By facilitating access to fertilizers, the AfDB aims to boost agricultural productivity, enhance soil fertility, and increase farmers’ incomes, ultimately contributing to poverty reduction and economic development in rural communities. The initiative aligns with the Bank’s overarching goals of promoting inclusive growth, improving livelihoods, and achieving food self-sufficiency in Africa.

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E3 Capital and Lion’s Head Climate Fund secure $48M to empower climate-focused startups in Africa

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E3 Capital and Lion’s Head Climate Fund secure $48M to empower climate-focused startups in Africa

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E3 Capital (formerly Energy Access Ventures) and Lion’s Head Global Partners’ Climate Fund have hit the first close of their funding initiative at $48 million to back climate-focused startups in Africa.
 

The two firms have joined forces to bridge the funding gap and support promising startups addressing climate change challenges in Africa. The joint funding initiative will provide capital and mentorship, networking opportunities, and strategic guidance to the selected startups. This comprehensive approach aims to support entrepreneurs throughout their journey, from early-stage development to scaling their solutions, ensuring long-term impact and sustainable growth.

 

With the successful first close at $48 million, E3 Capital and Lion’s Head Climate Fund are poised to become key players in Africa’s climate innovation landscape, driving positive change and inspiring new entrepreneurs to tackle the continent’s pressing environmental challenges. The fund is being financed by several development finance institutions, including the @Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO), Swedfund International, Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the French Development Agency (AFD) and Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), the German development agency.

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Ham Serunjogi

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Ham Serunjogi

Ham is a Ugandan fintech entrepreneur helping design products and deliver services that improve people’s lives — one transaction at a time.

He is the co-founder and CEO of Chipper Cash, a financial technology company that provides mobile-based cross-border payment services in Africa.

Under their leadership, Serunjogi and his co-Founder Maijid Moujaled have built Chipper Cash from a little-known app touting the potential of cross-border payments to a Pan-African unicorn.


Serunjogi and Moujaled launched Chipper Cash to solve the problem of high transaction fees and limited access to financial services across Africa.

Serunjogi has been recognized for his entrepreneurial efforts and was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2021.

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UK-based technology company MOPO, known for its innovative pay-per-use battery rental solutions, has secured significant funding from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
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 Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka

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Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka

Uju is a Nigerian entrepreneur who aims to break down barriers to pan-African agri-trade.

She is the Founder and CEO of Traders of Africa (TofA), a Nigerian startup that operates an online marketplace for agricultural products.

Founded in 2017, Founders of Africa aims to connect African farmers with buyers worldwide, providing a platform for them to sell their products seamlessly and expand their markets.

Before founding Traders of Africa, Uju worked in finance and investment banking, including roles at Goldman Sachs and the African Development Bank.
Uju has been recognized as one of Africa’s most promising young entrepreneurs and was named one of Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 in 2019.

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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
Proparco, a French development finance institution, has announced a €10 million investment in AfricInvest’s latest fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa.
UK-based technology company MOPO, known for its innovative pay-per-use battery rental solutions, has secured significant funding from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
Insight Terra has successfully closed a $5.7 million Series A extension funding round, positioning itself to expand its AI-driven greenhouse gas (GHG) and environmental risk management platform.