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.
Victoria Fakiya
Writer. Tech enthusiast.
Nigerian IT company, Decagon, raises $1.5 million seed round to train software engineers
Nigerian IT company, Decagon, has raised $1.5 million in a seed round and a student loan financing facility of $25 million to train and connect software engineers with funding and their dream jobs.
MVX’s seed round, Cellulant’s Ghana licence, Revio’s seed round
Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses @mvx_hq’s seed round, @Cellulant’s licence approval in Ghana, and #Revio’s $1 million seed round.
Flutterwave to drive US expansion as it appoints Silicon Valley veteran as head of US growth
With plans to offer payment services to US-based clients, @theflutterwave has announced the appointment of Jimmy Ku as the head of US growth. This follows a $170 million Series C funding round in March 2021.
Airtel Africa receives $200 million to invest in network and sales infrastructure
Airtel Africa has received a $200 million investment to reduce its debt and improve network and sales infrastructure. This follows a $200 million investment and a $100 million investment in 2021.
How LoftyInc Capital invests, Dyslexia and assistive technology, Google’s app update
Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses how @_LoftyInc_ Capital invests, how tech tools can support people with #dyslexia, and @Google’s app update.
4 tech tools to help people with dyslexia overcome workplace and school challenges
While many dyslexic Africans might not be aware of their condition, others don’t know how to navigate it at school or the workplace. Here are four tools that can help them succeed.
Twitter’s downvote button, Cellulant’s licence approval, Convergence Partners’ $120m round
Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses @Twitter’s downvote button, @Cellulant’s licence approval in #Tanzania, and @convergence_’s $120 million round.
Nigeria’s PayTV antitrust laws, AIfluence’s $1m seed round, PoS business in Nigeria
Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses the proposed antitrust laws for Nigeria’s PayTV services, @AIfluence’s $1 million seed round, and PoS business in Nigeria.
What Nigeria should expect as M-KOPA appoints former SafeBoda Country Head as General Manager
Following its expansion to Nigeria, M-KOPA, a Kenyan asset-financing company, has appointed Babajide Duroshola, former Safeboda Country Head, as General Manager. What are the company’s chances in the Nigerian competitive market?
How technology is helping this AC technician scale his business
The unique case of Africans with learning disabilities and assistive technology
From ballot paper to blockchain ledger, can the tech behind Bitcoin heal Nigeria’s democracy?
Nourishing dairy with tech, a path to Nigeria’s economic growth?
“I am more than my work.” – Titi Akinsanmi on attracting more women to tech
NIN Registration: Nigeria ravaged with over 77k COVID-19 cases in 2 months
How Africa’s AfCFTA agreement will impact startups and policymakers
