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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.

Injaro Investments Advisors Limited, a prominent Ghanaian investment firm, announced the successful closing of its Injaro Ghana Venture Capital Fund (IGVCF), securing GHS 216 million (USD 17.5 million).

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed up to $25 million to Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) Fund, a $200 million initiative aimed at improving energy access in underserved regions of Sub-Saharan Africa.

LeaseSurance, a South African insurtech startup that has developed a platform to replace security deposits in rental real estate, has raised $161,000 in seed funding.