With the emergence of motorcycle on-demand startups, safety has become a commodity for commuters.…
An insight into how venture capital firm, TLcom invests
In today’s edition of Angel and VC series, we put the spotlight on the VC to understand how it invests.…
Beyond tech and innovation: Scaling Nigeria’s online grocery market, a chat with Saudat Salami
Techpoint had a discussion with Saudat Salami, founder of Easyshop Easycook to understand the specific problem and potential of Nigeria’s online grocery sector.…
Jumia and Techpoint to host Andre Iguodala, Jumia board member, investor in Facebook, Tesla and Twitter
Techpoint in conjunction with Jumia would be hosting an interactive session with Andre Iguodala and some techpreneurs in Nigeria…
Life before and after acquisition of Amplify: A discussion with Maxwell Obi
Techpoint caught up with Maxwell Obi, co-founder of Amplify, to share with us what life during and after the acquisition of his company, by OneFi, looks like.…
Nigerian logistics giant, GIG Logistics officially launches in Ghana today
Following its drive to be the number one logistics company in Africa, GIG Group’s logistics arm, GIGL officially makes its first African expansion to Ghana…
MAX may have launched MAX Keke, a tricycle-hailing service in Lagos
MAX.ng released a tweet on its official account hinting at what might be the launch of a tricycle hailing service called MAX Keke, in Lagos State.…
Will helmets with navigation features be a game changer for Gokada?
ORide has been poaching key executives and riders of Gokada. Given this onslaught, what is the way forward for Gokada?…
This Chinese VC fund has invested in 6 startups across Lagos and Nairobi
Every other week, Techpoint will put the spotlight on Africa-focused private and institutional investors and their activities. In this first edition, Chinese VC fund, Shaka VC answers important questi…
In launching OGA Halls, OgaVenue may have found a hack for Nigeria’s online venue booking space
Massive potential in online venue booking space, but in Nigeria it remains a murky terrain. However, newly launched OGA Halls may have found an hack to it…
Lagos-based mobile solutions startup, GONA raises multi-million dollar fund for expansion
GONA is a mobile solutions startup headquartered in China but with primary operations in Lagos. The startup recently announced the completion of a multi-million dollar Pre-A round of financing.…
Ventures Platform appoints new leadership, as founder steps aside
Ventures Platform Executive Director, Kola Aina, steps down from some of his roles at the company. Appoints 3 new CEOs…
MEST Africa is possibly on a path of restructuring
With the exit of its key personnel, could it be safe to say that the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology is on a path of restructuring?…
Local alternative approaches to supporting startups in Nigeria
Nigerian startups look outside the shores of the country for funding and other assistance. But in this article, we explore local alternatives to these activities…
Join us for the July edition of Techpoint Pitch Friday
July edition of Techpoint Pitch Friday is back. Join us.…
Why it may take a while before SafeBoda launches in Lagos
After rumours of launch in Nigeria, East African motorcycle hailing startup, SafeBoda’s ship is yet to berth. Here’s a possible reason for the delay.…
These are the key players in Nigeria’s motorcycling hailing industry
Techpoint takes a look at the profile of players presently in the Nigerian motorcycling hailing industry.…
A growing infatuation with VC funding is driving Nigerian startups towards one foreign accelerator
The number of Nigerian startups getting admitted into foreign accelerators has been on the rise over the last 3 years. But one particular accelerator is gaining the most traction.…
China-Africa Startup connect: Learn the secret to Chinese business scaling
Techpoint and Hub One are partnering Transsion Future Hub to host a Chinese-African startup connect event.…
10 startups to feature at the 2019 ‘Pitch2Win’ competition
Here are the 10 startups participating in this year’s edition of Pitch2Win…