Kenya’s CashBackApp helping FMCGs build customer loyalty with digital cash rewards
Kenyan fintech startup CashBackApp is helping fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies to build loyalty amongst…
Monthly Archives: May, 2020
Zimbabwean startup launches WhatsApp-based digital wallet for payments
A Zimbabwean startup has launched a WhatsApp-based digital wallet to help unbanked foreign nationals in…
African startups have secured more than $135k in funding commitments via a remote “Shark Tank”
Lockdown-inspired digital “Shark Tank” equivalent The Nest has helped African startups secure more than US$135,000…
SA ed-tech startup Graduln relaunches with additional student-focused features
South African ed-tech startup Graduln, which began life as a course-finder for prospective students, has…
Meet the Investor: Mobolaji Adeoye, Consonance Investment Managers
Born and raised in Nigeria, Mobolaji Adeoye relocated to the United States (US) at 16,…
SA startup stock exchange A2X Markets raises funding from Absa
South African startup stock exchange A2X Markets has secured funding from Absa bank, providing strong…
Novastar Ventures fund closes at $108m for investments in East, West African startups
The Novastar Ventures Africa Fund II has held its final close at US$108 million, which…
Villgro Kenya awards $150k to 12 startups fighting COVID-19 in Africa
Nairobi-based incubator and impact investor Villgro Kenya has awarded US$150,000 in grant funding to 12…
SA’s BitFarming aims to boost meat sector by encouraging digital investment
South African agri-tech startup BitFarming is aiming to increase production of red meat by encouraging…
SA grocery delivery startup Zulzi banks $1.6m funding
South African on-demand grocery delivery startup Zulzi has raised ZAR30 million (US$1.6 million) in funding…