Tag: Tech News
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Egyptian E-Commerce Platform WayUp Sports Secures Seed Funding for Regional Expansion
WayUp Sports, an Egyptian e-commerce platform specializing in performance-based sports gear, has secured a seed round of funding to fuel its regional expansion, launch a private brand, and enhance user experience across its application and website.
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South African Agritech Startup Khula! Secures Investment from PepsiCo Fund to Empower Farmers
Khula, a South African agritech startup dedicated to empowering farmers through a digital platform, has secured an undisclosed investment from a PepsiCo fund.
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Cameroonian Health Startup Waspito Secures $2.5 Million Seed Extension to Expand Telemedicine Services
Waspito, a Cameroonian health startup pioneering telemedicine services, has successfully raised a $2.5 million seed extension in a funding round led by DP World.
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Nigerian Fintech FrontEdge Secures $10 Million to Boost African Cross-Border Trade
FrontEdge, a Nigerian fintech startup based in Lagos, has successfully raised $10 million in a seed round of funding, with over 70% of the capital contributed through debt financing.
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Ed Partners Africa Secures $10 Million in Funding from DFC to Expand Access to Affordable Education in Kenya
Ed Partners Africa, a Kenyan non-banking financial institution that specializes in providing loans to affordable private schools, has announced a $10 million loan guarantee facility from the United States’ Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
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AI Pioneers: Honoring 30 Tech Trailblazers Shaping the Future of Africa Through Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming economies and societies across the globe, and Africa is no exception.
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Shekel Mobility Secures $7 Million in Funding to Drive Growth in African Automotive Market
Shekel Mobility, a B2B auto dealers marketplace catering to the African used car market, has secured $7 million in funding to propel its growth and expansion plans.
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Lelemba Phiri
Lelemba Phiri is an award-winning Zambian-born educator, author, keynote speaker, and gender-lens angel investor.
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Pascal Murasira
Pascal Murasira is an experienced agri-business consultant and entrepreneur passionate about promoting sustainable development in Africa. He is currently the Managing Director of Norrsken East Africa, leading the organization’s efforts to create the largest hub for entrepreneurs in the region.