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Unleashing the Power of Tech Education: How Ethiopia’s Gebeya is Bridging the Skills Gap and Driving Tech Excellence

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Unleashing the Power of Tech Education: How Ethiopia's Gebeya is Bridging the Skills Gap and Driving Tech Excellence

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This week on the Startup Spotlight, we feature Gebeya, an innovative ed-tech startup based in Ethiopia.

Gebeya is revolutionizing the education landscape and empowering individuals to thrive in the digital era. At Gebeya, their mission is to bridge the skills gap and unlock the potential of talented individuals across Africa by providing them with high-quality tech education and connecting them with rewarding job opportunities.

 

Founded in 2016, Gebeya aims to democratize access to tech education and opportunities, particularly for underrepresented communities in Ethiopia. They aim to equip individuals with in-demand tech skills, foster a culture of continuous learning, and facilitate seamless integration into the digital workforce.

 

By doing so, they are building a future where talent knows no boundaries and every individual has the chance to thrive. Their comprehensive training programs have empowered thousands of students and professionals to acquire skills in software development, data science, AI, cybersecurity, and more.

 

Gebeya’s impact extends beyond individual success stories. By nurturing a skilled tech workforce, they drive innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and attract investment in Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem.

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Nigerian fintech startup Zeeh Africa gets funding to consolidate financial data

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Nigerian fintech startup Zeeh Africa gets funding to consolidate financial data

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Nigerian fintech startup Zeeh Africa has funding to consolidate financial data in a single platform.

Zeeh Africa secured the funding from Tekedia Capital, a firm investing in mainly technology-anchored companies operating in any industry, including finance. Founded in 2022, Zeeh Africa specializes in unifying financial data in one place, offering a comprehensive solution for businesses and individuals.

 

The startup plans to utilize the funds to further develop its cutting-edge financial data consolidation platform, which aims to revolutionize how financial institutions manage and analyze vast amounts of data. By offering a unified solution, Zeeh Africa aims to tackle the challenge of fragmented financial information across various systems and platforms, enabling banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions to streamline their operations efficiently.

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E3 Capital and Lion’s Head Climate Fund secure $48M to empower climate-focused startups in Africa

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E3 Capital and Lion’s Head Climate Fund secure $48M to empower climate-focused startups in Africa

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E3 Capital (formerly Energy Access Ventures) and Lion’s Head Global Partners’ Climate Fund have hit the first close of their funding initiative at $48 million to back climate-focused startups in Africa.
 

The two firms have joined forces to bridge the funding gap and support promising startups addressing climate change challenges in Africa. The joint funding initiative will provide capital and mentorship, networking opportunities, and strategic guidance to the selected startups. This comprehensive approach aims to support entrepreneurs throughout their journey, from early-stage development to scaling their solutions, ensuring long-term impact and sustainable growth.

 

With the successful first close at $48 million, E3 Capital and Lion’s Head Climate Fund are poised to become key players in Africa’s climate innovation landscape, driving positive change and inspiring new entrepreneurs to tackle the continent’s pressing environmental challenges. The fund is being financed by several development finance institutions, including the @Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO), Swedfund International, Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the French Development Agency (AFD) and Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), the German development agency.

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Breaking Barriers: Twiga Foods’ Journey to Transforming Africa’s Food System.

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Breaking Barriers: Twiga Foods' Journey to Transforming Africa's Food System

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This week, we shine a spotlight on Twiga Foods, a groundbreaking company that is reimagining the way food supply chains operate in Africa.

With a mission to create efficient, transparent, and sustainable food systems, Twiga Foods has emerged as a catalyst for change, positively impacting farmers, vendors, and consumers alike. Twiga Foods was founded in Kenya in 2014 by Grant Brooke and Peter Njonjo. Their shared vision was to address the challenges faced by small-scale farmers in accessing reliable markets and fair prices for their produce.

 

Starting with a focus on bananas, Twiga Foods gradually expanded its operations to include a diverse range of fresh fruits, vegetables, and staple crops. Since its inception, Twiga Foods has experienced remarkable growth, propelled by its innovative approach and transformative impact.

The company’s commitment to leveraging technology to streamline the supply chain has led to significant advancements in the agricultural sector across Africa.

 

At the core of Twiga Foods’ mission is the belief that everyone deserves access to affordable, high-quality food.

They envision a future where smallholder farmers can thrive, vendors can access a reliable fresh produce supply, and consumers can enjoy nutritious and affordable food options.

Twiga Foods strives to empower farmers by providing them with a fair market for their produce, reducing post-harvest losses through efficient logistics, and offering access to financial services.

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Zembo

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Zembo is spearheading e-mobility revolution in Uganda

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This week we feature Uganda’s Zembo in our startup spotlight.

Zembo is an exciting e-mobility startup that is based in Kampala, Uganda. The startup was founded in 2018 with a vision to revolutionize the transportation sector in Uganda and beyond. Since its inception, Zembo has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions through its fleet of electric motorcycles. Zembo’s electric motorcycles are designed to meet the needs of the urban commuter in Uganda as they are reliable, efficient, and affordable, making them an excellent alternative to traditional gas-powered motorcycles.

The startup’s business model is built around providing affordable transportation services to commuters in Kampala. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation, having previously won the Uganda National Social Entrepreneurship Award, which recognizes businesses that create social and environmental impact.

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Mukuru Clean Stoves

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Mukuru Clean Stoves

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Kenya’s Mukuru Clean Stoves is revolutionizing how people cook and heat their homes in Africa.

With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Mukuru Clean Stoves aims to reduce the negative impact of traditional stoves and charcoal on the environment and people’s health. Their solution? An efficient and affordable cookstove that uses up to 50% less charcoal and reduces carbon emissions and toxic fumes. But their impact does not end there. Mukuru Clean Stoves is scaling up a women-led clean cookstove value chain in Kenya, employing local women artisans and technicians to manufacture the cookstoves from recycled materials. To date, the startup has sold over 250,000 clean cookstoves in Kenya, enabling families to save over $20 Million in fuel costs and impacting the lives of over 1,200,000 people.Mukuru Clean Stoves was founded in 2017 by Charlot Magayi.

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