Browsing: Innovation
ClimaTech Run sees eight African firms reach the last 15. All the shortlisted startups are involved in combatting climate change and hail from a range of different sectors.
Payhippo, a Nigerian digital lender has acquired Maritime, enabling Payhippo to access Nigeria’s Inter-bank Settlement System.
Spotter is a Moroccan startup aiming to help companies verify cheques and assess customers’ creditworthiness.
valU, a leading MENA BNPL fintech, and aiBANK, an Egyptian commercial bank have partnered with Sylndr to provide affordable payment options.
Modus Capital plans to launch venture builders in Saudi Arabia and will focus on the e-gaming sector. Agile Ventures focuses on Saudi Arabia, the GCC and Red Sea economies.
HiPipo, a Ugandan fintech company, is the only African firm listed in Global Business Leaders Magazine’s Top 20 companies ‘escalating innovation’ in the financial services market.
Bumpa, a Nigerian social commerce startup, seeks to help businesses with sales across social media platforms.
MaxAB, an Egyptian food and grocery B2B e-commerce platform closes pre-Series B round with support from international investors.
Digital Nomad Visas are now available for travelers to Namibia as the country seeks to create a welcoming environment for remote, independent workers.
VentureSouq, an Egypt-based VC firm, has interests across the MENA region. Here we sit with Suneel Gokhale to discuss the firm’s take on the African market.