Month: July 2023
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Mastercard teams up with Nigerian B2B e-commerce platform Alerzo to digitize African SMEs
Mastercard has partnered with Alerzo, a fast-growing Nigerian startup, to digitize African SMEs. The collaboration aims to drive financial inclusion and support the growth of the sector.
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Nigerian health-tech startup Clafiya raises $610,000 to reimagine healthcare service delivery in Africa
The funding round attracted participation from Norrsken Accelerator, Acquired Wisdom Fund (AWF), Hustle Fund, Voltron Capital, Microtraction, Ajim Capital, HoaQ, Bold Angel Fund, Shivdasani Family and other angel investors.
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Yoco: The South African Fintech Empowering SMEs with Innovative Payment Solutions
Fintech startups have been at the forefront of these developments, with Yoco among the companies revolutionizing the sector.
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FarmCrowdy: The Nigerian ag-tech startup revolutionizing agriculture and empowering farmers
In recent years, the Nigerian agricultural sector has experienced a significant transformation thanks to the groundbreaking efforts to agri-tech startups.
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Nigerian fintech startup Kuda hits 6 million customer milestone as it continues to redefine financial inclusion in Africa
Founded in 2019, Kuda has rapidly evolved into one of the most prominent fintech startups in Africa, offering innovative financial solutions and reshaping the way individuals access and manage their money.
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Egyptian fintech startup Money Fellows secures $4 million from Arzan Venture Capital
The strategic funding is set to accelerate Money Fellows’ mission of transforming traditional savings and credit associations through its innovative tech-driven platform.
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Empowering Women, Empowering Communities: How Uganda’s Solar Sister is Bridging the Energy Gap with Women-led Solutions
Founded on the principles of sustainability, gender empowerment, and community development, Solar Sister has emerged as a beacon of hope, bringing clean energy solutions to underserved communities and transforming lives one solar light at a time.
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Solar energy company Starsight Energy secures $20 million to power East Africa with solar energy
The funding injection aims to accelerate the expansion of clean energy access across the East Africa region and marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to drive sustainability and economic growth
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Breaking Barriers: 30 Inspirational Women Shaping the Future of Fintech in Africa
Breaking Barriers: 30 Inspirational Women Shaping the Future of Fintech in Africa The fintech space in Africa is growing rapidly, with the sector raising over $1.4 billion in funding in 2022. Over the years, the region has emerged as a hotbed of innovation and progress, thanks to the relentless efforts of visionary women who are…