With Parag Agrawal appointment as Twitter’s CEO is the latest in a growing trend of Indian-American CEOs. Today on #TechpointDigest, @chigo_nwokoma discusses lessons from India.
Chimgozirim Nwokoma
Accidental writer, covering Africa's startup landscape and its heroes.
Mr Eazi’s tech journey, Thepeer’s solution for businesses, Busha’s seed round
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo brings you the scoop on @mreazi, @thepeerHQ’s solution for businesses, and @getBusha’s seed round
Backed by Flutterwave, Thepeer wants to help businesses share data seamlessly using its API
After experiencing difficulties transferring data from one fintech app to the other, @chykeofafrica and @ichtrojan built Thepeer to help businesses share data seamlessly.
Techpoint Build 2021, meme coins, Shuttlers’ seed funding, DrugStoc’s Series A, Nigeria’s housing deficit
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo is discussing #TechpointBuild 2021, meme coins, @Shuttlersng’s seed funding, and @DrugStocNg’s Series A
Helium Health acquires Qatar’s Meddy in expansion play
In a major expansion play for a West African startup, Nigeria’s Helium Health acquires Meddy, a Qatari doctor booking platform. The startup’s CEO and COO join Helium Health’s leadership team.
How UK-based debt financing company, Lendable, is providing equity-free financing for African startups
While most entrepreneurs prefer equity financing when seeking funding, debt financing is still a good option because it allows them to keep ownership of their business. To discover more about how Lendable invests in African entrepreneurs, we chatted with Hani Ibrahim, the company’s Chief Investment Officer.
JUMO raises $120m, Healthlane launches in Nigeria, Chooya bags $950k, #StartupSouth recap, Ethiopia’s social media shutdown
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses @JUMO_WORLD’s raise, @MyHealthlane’s Nigeria launch, @Chooyagroup’s $950k investment, Startup South recap, and social media shutdown in Ethiopia.
What MTN, Airtel PSB licence approval could mean for financial inclusion in Nigeria
Given the widespread support that has accompanied the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to grant MTN and Airtel approvals in principle to operate payment service banks, we examine its potential impact on financial inclusion in Nigeria.
MallforAfrica shuts down, Affiong Williams’ ReelFruit, Chipper Cash’s extension round, Violence against journalists
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses @MallforAfrica’s shutdown, Affiong Williams’ @ReelFruit journey, @chippercashapp’s extension round, and violence against journalists.
First-time founder? Here’s everything you need to know as you start raising money
As a startup founder, raising funding is a necessary evil. With so few resources, how do first-time founders know what to do? We’ve curated a few tips from top early investors in Andela, 54gene, and Paystack that would be helpful as you begin this journey. Dig in.
The next frontier for fintech: Disruptive business models
After bootstrapping for almost 3 years, Nigerian crypto exchange, Busha raises $4.2m seed for Africa-wide expansion
“Watch out for pastor Eazi!” — Mr Eazi, on creative prospects beyond tech investments
Wakanda Inu: What meme tokens are and why you should care
7 things to expect at Techpoint Build 2021
Nigeria’s Kifta Technologies produces smart glasses, other cutting edge defence tech, for companies and countries worldwide
First-time founder? Here’s everything you need to know as you start raising money
