Browsing: Startups
Fintech startups attracted the majority of VC activity, with Saudi Arabia topping the list in terms of regional investment.
AWS announces applications open for the Femintech Innovation Challenge, a pitch competition targeted at women-led start-ups in Africa.
Paymenow, a South African fintech startup, aims to scale its services, widen customer base and deepen penetration.
Peach Payments, a South African fintech, has raised USD 31 in funding from Apis Partners. The company offers a range of payment solutions and e-commerce tools.
The Africa People + Planet Fund will support cleantechs from across the continent.
The Goodwell and Oxfam Novid fund will aim to address the “missing middle” of East Africa through investments in early-stage companies.
Ivory Coast is set to join other African countries in supporting its burgeoning startup ecosystem with the launch of its Startup Act.
Egypt’s Camel Ventures launches USD 16 million investment vehicle to finance Egypt’s fintech startups.
Fez aims to lower delivery costs and provide last-mile solutions across Nigeria.
HouseAfrica, a Nigerian proptech startup that creates real estate digitalization and transparency tools, has raised USD 400,000 in funding from a range of investors.