Funding
Insights into funding strategies, startup investment trends, and financial advice for emerging companies.
- Startups
Chpter Secures $1.2 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Social Commerce in Africa
Chpter secures $1.2M Pre-Seed funding to expand AI-powered social commerce platform across Africa, focusing on WhatsApp-led e-commerce growth.
- Startups
Apply Now for the 6th Edition of the MEST Africa Challenge: Your AgriTech Innovation Could Win $50,000 in Equity Funding
Apply for the 6th MEST Africa Challenge: Early-stage AgriTech startups can win $50,000 in equity funding and gain global visibility.
- Startups
Workpay Secures $5M Series A Funding to Revolutionize HR Tech Across Africa
Workpay raises $5M Series A funding to expand its cloud-based HR and payroll solutions across Africa, enhancing financial services and…
- News
EADB Launches KES 892 Million Fund to Empower Kenyan SMEs
EADB launches a KES 892 million fund to support 1,300 Kenyan SMEs in sectors like agriculture, transport, commerce, and manufacturing.
- Startups
HAVAÍC Announces First Close of US$50 Million African Innovation Fund 3
HAVAÍC announces the first close of its US$50 million African Innovation Fund 3, driving high-growth tech investments in Africa.
- Startups
Innovate Africa Launches with $2.5M Angel Fund for Early-Stage Africa-Focused Startups
Innovate Africa launches $2.5M fund to support early-stage African startups with capital, resources, and expertise for sustainable growth.
- Startups
Busu Naturals Wins 2.5 Million ‘She’s Next Kenya’ Grant Competition
Busu Naturals wins She’s Next Kenya Grant, receiving KES 2.5M. Timao Group and Code with Kids secure 2nd and 3rd…
- News
Visa She’s Next Kenya Finalists: Who Will Win KES 2.5 Million Grant?
Visa announces five finalists for She’s Next Kenya program, offering grants, training, and mentorship to women entrepreneurs across various industries.
- News
Copia Lays Off All Its Employees, Signaling End of Operations
Copia Global, once a thriving Kenyan e-commerce firm, has laid off all employees and ceased operations amid financial woes.
- Startups
Nominations Now Open for Obuntu LaunchPad Program Supported by MEDA
MEDA partners with Obuntu Foundation to support African fund managers, enhancing their skills and resources through the Obuntu LaunchPad Program.
- News
Africa’s Business Heroes Competition Extends Application Deadline, Offers $1.5M Prize
Africa’s Business Heroes competition extends 2024 deadline, enriching African entrepreneurs with training, networking, and US$1.5 million in grants.
- Startups
Pula Secures $20 Million in Series B Funding to Expand Insurance Access for Smallholder Farmers
Pula raises $20 million in Series B, expanding insurance for smallholder farmers against climate risks in emerging markets.
- Interesting Reads
The $3bn Private Credit Opportunity in Africa
Africa's $3bn private credit gap highlights a financing void for mid-market companies, underserved by traditional banks, offering investors significant opportunities.
- News
Kenyan Innovators: ICANN Offers Grants for Internet Expansion Projects
ICANN launches grant program to fund projects that expand internet access and innovation, with a focus on Kenya.
- Startups
Jacob’s Ladder Africa Announces Winners of Renewable Energy Competition
Jacob's Ladder Africa announces winners of the Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge, where Kenyan youth developed solutions for climate change and…
