Tag: Tech News
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BFA Global, FSD Africa, and IUCN Select 10 African Startups for Blue and Green Economy Initiatives
Ten African startups have been chosen to receive funding as part of the Africa Blue Wave and Regen Wave initiatives, a collaborative effort to unlock solutions for a sustainable future.
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Luxembourg InsurTech Startup Ibisa Secures $3 Million for Climate Insurance Expansion in Africa
Luxembourg-based climate insurance innovator Ibisa has secured $3 million in funding to accelerate its expansion in Africa and Asia.
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Norfund Commits $20 Million to Boost Fintech Growth in Emerging Markets
Norfund, a Norwegian investment management company focused on developing markets, announced a $20 million commitment to the Apis Growth Markets Fund III.
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Egyptian Edtech Startup El Kheta Secures $400,000 in Funding From EdVentures
El Kheta, an Egyptian online learning platform, has secured a significant investment of US$400,000 from EdVentures, Nahdet Misr Group’s venture capital arm.
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South Africa’s TymeBank Secures $77.8 Million in Pre-Series C Funding From Norrsken22 and Blue Earth Capital
South African digital banking leader TymeBank has secured $77.8 million in a pre-Series C funding round.
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Africa50 Pledges $100 Million to Boost Renewable Energy in Africa Through IRENA Initiative
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has welcomed Africa50, a pan-African infrastructure and investment group, as a new partner in its Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform.
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World Bank Agency MIGA Guarantees $50.3 Million for Nuru’s Solar Grids in Eastern DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s eastern region is set for a significant boost in electricity access thanks to a new project by Congo Energy Solutions (Nuru).
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CityBlue Hotels Invests in Sustainable Agtech Startup Farm to Feed
CityBlue Hotels, a leading African hospitality chain, has announced a strategic investment in Farm to Feed, a B2B platform tackling food waste in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Nigerian Digital Therapy Startup Blueroomcare Secures Funding to Expand Access to Mental Healthcare
Blueroomcare, a Nigerian startup offering insurance-covered online therapy services, has secured an undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding.