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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.

Canada’s development finance institution, FinDev Canada, has committed a USD 100 million loan to the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a major infrastructure financier in Africa.

Flat6Labs, a leading venture capital firm and startup accelerator in the MENA region, is set to receive a proposed equity investment of up to $6 million in its newly launched fund from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Kenyan health-tech startup Ilara Health has raised $4.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round, fueled by both debt and equity investments.