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Angel investing for women, African startup funding so far, Zoom’s Focus mode
Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbioun discusses @YemiKeri’s journey as an angel investor, fundraising in Africa so far, and @Zoom’s Focus mode.
It’s 9 days to SME Clinic 2021. Are you excited?
The quest for knowledge and the desire to teach are two halves of the same coin, both of which will be on full display in 9 days at SME Clinic 2021. Spaces are running out fast; grab your ticket now!
I want more women to become angel investors — Yemi Keri on angel investing and building Rising Tide
@YemiKeri is the Co-founder of @RisinTideAfrica, boasting Eden, Gradely, and Bankly as portfolio companies. Over a call, she spoke with Techpoint Africa about her investment experience, her wins, and her misses. Dive in.
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Blockchain technology can boost Nigerian economy by $29 billion in a decade, EFInA study says
Unveiling The Next Robotics Legend!!!
Fintech Group, CapitalSage raises $4 million to fulfil expansion agenda
Ifunanya Emerges C.E.O Gloomme Business Connections Ltd
How CredPal has become the “go-to” for buy now, pay later payment option.
This is Patricia; a place where convention comes to die
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at #BBNaija6 co-sponsor, Patricia? Let brand manager, Rachael Akalia take you on a personal video tour.
Nigeria’s #TwitterBan reversal? Absa’s WhatsApp banking, Instagram’s anti-abuse tools, Google Search Trends
Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses Nigeria’s #TwitterBan reversal, @AbsaKenya’s WhatsApp banking, @Instagram’s anti-abuse tools, and @Google Search Trends
#TwitterBan: FG to lift ban “in a matter of days”
More than two months after access to the micro blogging platform, Twitter was indefinitely suspended by the Nigerian government, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has revealed that the ban might soon be lifted.
Absa Bank Kenya launches WhatsApp banking as part of its digitisation agenda
Following a commitment to invest KSh1.6 billion in digitising its banking process, @AbsaKenya has launched its WhatsApp banking offering to allow users to conduct transactions via chat.
Learning with WhatsApp APIs, Omnibiz’s seed round, Jumia Group’s Q2 report
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses @foondamate’s WhatsApp-based edtech solution, @omnibizafrica’s seed round, and @Jumia_Group’s Q2 report.
JumiaPay partners with the National Bank of Egypt to offer business payment services
JumiaPay, the fintech startup of the @Jumia_Group marketplace, has partnered with @NBE1898 in offering new digital payment services.
Jumia’s operating loss spirals to $51 million in Q2 2021 following aggressive marketing
Following an aggressive marketing campaign, Africa-focused eCommerce company, Jumia, recorded a $51.6 million operating loss in Q2 2021. This is a 24.7% increase from last year and a signal of Jumia’s change in business strategy
How South African edtech startup, FoondaMate, is helping students study with WhatsApp
Founded in August 2020 by two South Africans who found it difficult to access education and study materials, @FoondaMate, a WhatsApp API edtech platform, is helping over 130,000 students study using WhatsApp.
Nigerian eCommerce startup, Omnibiz, secures $3m seed to expand across West Africa
Today, @omnibiz, a B2B eCommerce startup based in Nigeria, announced a $3m seed raise. The fund will be used to foray into other West African cities and increase product offerings.
Chekkit’s $500k pre-seed, tapping global stock markets, Moove’s $23m Series A
Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses @Chekkitapp’s $500k pre-seed, @ChakaStocks partnership with @tradingview, and @Mooveafrica’s $23m Series A.
Nigeria-based anti-counterfeiting startup, Chekkit raises $500k pre-seed funding
Nigeria-based anti-counterfeiting startup, @Chekkitapp has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding as it looks to expand its team. Angel Investor, @biolaa1 also joins the company’s advisory board
Nigeria-based mobility fintech, Moove raises $23 million Series A
After a $5.2 million seed round in 2020, Nigeria-based auto-financing startup, @Mooveafrica has raised $23 million in Series A funding. The company hopes to democratise vehicle ownership across Africa.
3 reasons not to miss SME Clinic 2021
Today when people are just six introductions away from any other person on the planet, meetings are very important. Join us at SME Clinic 2021 where you can learn, network, and maybe get a ₦100,000 grant.
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