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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Samuel (Akinniyi) Ajiboyede
Samuel is a Nigerian disruptive digital innovator, a startup tech wizard, a serial entrepreneur, and an international keynote speaker.
Passionate about the tech revolution, Samuel has a huge experience in finance and global leadership and has grown a strong influence in Africa’s tech and digital spaces.
In 2019, he co-founded Zido Global, a financial operating system for the Supply chain. Connecting manufacturers & suppliers to carriers and the global market.
He is also the Founder & General Partner of Growth Africa Startups, an African pre-seed startup accelerator and investor helping entrepreneurs to build and scale their businesses through mentorship, access to funding, and market.
At Growth Africa Startups, Samuel is helping raise the next generation of Unicorns who will change Africa’s economy and unlock her prosperity. In 2022, he was recognized by His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, in the (Governance and Leadership) Category of the Royal African Awards.
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Charles Oyamo is a Kenyan entrepreneur and the founder of Rethread Africa, a pioneering startup focused on tackling environmental challenges by transforming agricultural waste into biodegradable textile materials.
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A consortium of leading institutions, including the SA SME Fund, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), and E Squared Investments, has launched a R300 million (approximately $17 million) seed fund aimed at supporting tech startups in South Africa.
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AMAKA Studio has raised $2 million in seed funding, aimed at advancing its mission of empowering Black and African creators worldwide.
