** LISTEN ** – Episode 3 of Disrupt Podcast
On May 1, Disrupt Africa launched “Disrupt Podcast”, offering listeners a fortnightly wrap-up of all…
Author Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson
Passionate about the vibrant tech startups scene in Africa, Tom can usually be found sniffing out the continent's most exciting new companies and entrepreneurs, funding rounds and any other developments within the growing ecosystem.
Founders of Nigerian logistics startup Kobo360 accepted into Endeavor network
Obi Ozor and Ife Oyedele II, co-founders of Nigerian digital logistics company Kobo360, have been…
Beninese professionals network secures funding from local angel group
Benin-based Ylomi, an online service that matches customers with vetted local professionals, has raised CFA10…
New programme launched for SDG-focused ventures
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the second edition of the Growth Stage…
Why Nubian Smarts is rolling out educational games in SA’s townships
Ed-tech startup Nubian Smarts is developing educational mobile games that are easy to use and…
SA mobile gaming startup Carry1st raises $2.5m seed funding round
South African mobile gaming startup Carry1st has raised a seed funding round of US$2.5 million…
SA employee engagement company Wyzetalk banks “multi-million euro” investment
South African digital employee engagement startup Wyzetalk has secured a multi-million euro equity investment from…
SA insurtech startup Inclusivity Solutions raises $1.3m funding
South African insurtech startup Inclusivity Solutions has raised US$1.3 million in the second tranche of…
This Japanese VC has invested in 20 early-stage African tech startups so far this year
Some VC firms are more active than others, but Japanese company Kepple Africa Ventures is…
SA startup launches rapid business valuation tool
South African fintech startup EquityMaven has rolled out a service offering highly-detailed, investment banking-style business…