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The round was led by Fuze, a prominent player in funding Francophone African startups.
The company’s platform allows students to find tutors for a variety of subjects, including math, science, languages, and more.
Smartprof’s platform also provides students with access to learning resources, such as practice problems and study guides.
The funding will be used to expand Smartprof’s operations in Morocco and to grow its team.
The funding for Smartprof is a sign of the growing interest in Edtech in Africa.
The continent is home to a young and growing population, and there is a growing demand for quality education. Edtech has the potential to help African students access high-quality education, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.
Smartprof’s latest round of investment is expected to help the startup make a significant impact on the education sector in Morocco and help African students achieve their educational goals.
“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.

Ride-hailing giant Uber is reportedly in talks to invest up to $100 million in Moove, a Nigerian vehicle financing platform, according to Bloomberg.

MoneyHash, an Egyptian fintech company, has secured new funding from Tom Preston-Werner, co-founder of GitHub and former CEO, in an undisclosed seed funding round.

Mastercard and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) have entered into a significant 10-year agreement aimed at expanding digital payment solutions across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.