Applications open for Somaliland female-focused accelerator programme
Somaliland accelerator and investor Innovate Ventures has opened applications for its Women in Business Accelerator,…
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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.
How SA’s MatchKit is helping athletes make money in era of COVID-19
South African startup MatchKit, co-founded by a Rugby World Cup winner, has developed a platform…
Nigerian startup Afriktrip launches online travel marketplace
Nigerian startup Afriktrip has launched an online marketplace to help travellers and locals discover and…
9 Nigerian startups secure funding after being named finalists of energy challenge
Nine Nigerian energy startups will access US$100,000 easy in blended financing after being named finalists…
Egyptian e-commerce startup Opio raises $300k seed round
Egyptian startup Opio, a direct to consumer everyday women’s wear brand, has raised US$300,000 in…
Nigerian fintech TeamApt announces new consumer focus, West/North African expansion plans
Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt has announced it will be shifting its focus from delivering financial…
Kenyan startup launches m-health app to ease access to healthcare professionals
Kenyan startup Play Zuri Health has launched its mobile app, Zuri Health, which aims to…
Ghanaian fintech startup OZÉ closes $700k seed funding round
Ghana-based fintech startup OZÉ, which is focused on helping small businesses grow by digitising their…
Nigeria’s Daystar Power secures $38m Series B round for regional expansion
Nigerian company Daystar Power, provider of hybrid solar power solutions to businesses, has announced a…
Egyptian startup CreditGO launches payments solution for small businesses
Egyptian startup CreditGO has launched a B2B payment aggregator and merchant wallet for small businesses,…