Nigerian B2B marketplace startup Eze has raised $3.7m to revolutionize the African electronics market.
The funding round, led by Right Side Capital Management, attracted investments from C2 Ventures, Boro Capital, EVPI Investments, and several angel investors. Founded in 2020, the YC-backed startup aims to bridge the gap between the global technology landscape and African consumers by providing them with access to electronics at competitive prices.
With this substantial investment, the company intends to ramp up its operations, enhance its product offerings, and expand its reach across the continent. The company’s innovative business model leverages e-commerce platforms and localized retail outlets to reach consumers in both urban centres and remote areas.
The Catalyst Fund, a pre-seed venture capital fund and accelerator focused on driving climate resilience innovation in Africa, today announced the successful first closing of its $40 million fund.
Kenyan climate tech startup Bio-Logical has secured $1.3 million in funding to boost its Mount Kenya biochar production facility.
Billboxx, a Nigeria-based financial technology company specializing in invoicing and cash flow management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round.
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