Month: June 2023
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Juliana Rotich
Juliana is a Kenyan technologist, social entrepreneur, and influential figure in technology and innovation.
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Changing the Game: What Can Africa Learn From This Startup Disrupting Healthcare Access In Nigeria?
With a mission to make quality healthcare accessible to all Nigerians, Wella Health is harnessing the power of technology to bridge the gap between patients and essential medical services.
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CSIR secures $4m million in funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has secured a $4 million investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to drive skills and health innovation.
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Helium Health raises $30 million in Series B funding to drive healthcare innovation in Africa
The funding round saw participation from Capria Ventures, Angaza Capital , and Flatworld Partners, with existing investors like Global Ventures, Tencent, Ohara Pharmaceuticals, LCY Group, WTI, and AAIC | Asia Africa Investment & Consulting also taking part.
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Kena Health raises $2 million to improve access to quality healthcare services
The startup secured the seed extension funding from NEXT176, a subsidiary of Old Mutual, and Tofino Capital, a US-based market investor.
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Goodwell and Alitheia raise $60m to fund inclusive African businesses
Goodwell Investments and Alitheia Capital have announced the first close of the uMunthu II Fund at $60 million.
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Is Fintech in Africa Ready For A New Goliath? Gain Insights On How Multichoice Group Plans To Disrupt Africa’s Payments Landscape
MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst have teamed up to develop an integrated payment platform for Africa.
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Can Rwanda Break Out From Its Dependence on Agriculture? A New Innovative Platform Aims to Provide 1.5 Million Farmers With New Livelihoods and Opportunities
The innovative initiative seeks to provide individuals with diverse income-generating opportunities and contribute to the country’s development agenda
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Can Africa Manufacture Its Own Vaccines? Mastercard Foundation & IDP Partnership Is a Pivotal Step Towards Africa’s Health Independence
The Mastercard Foundation and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IDP) have unveiled a $45million partnership to strengthen Africa’s healthcare infrastructure and foster vaccine manufacturing autonomy.