Chimgozirim Nwokoma

TeamApt is now Moniepoint! What’s next for the fintech startup?

Nigerian fintech startup, TeamApt, has rebranded to Moniepoint as it plans product and market expansion. With more than $1 billion in disbursed loans, could it also be a unicorn?

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

3 weeks ago

Startups

Tunisian startup, InstaDeep set to be acquired by BioNTech for $683 million

A year after announcing its Series B round, artificial intelligence startup, InstaDeep, will be acquired by BioNTech for $683 million.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

3 weeks ago

Startups

Gen X users are the second largest investor group on Bamboo

Despite rising inflation, users of Nigerian fintech startup, Bamboo, continued investing in stocks in 2022.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

4 weeks ago

Startups

CredPal users set to “ride now, pay later” as startup announces partnership with Bolt

Nigerian fintech startup, CredPal, has launched a ride now, pay later service in collaboration with Bolt.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

4 weeks ago

Pitch Friday

Give your business a boost at the Techpoint Africa Pitch Friday

Start 2023 on a high by attending the Techpoint Africa Pitch Friday.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

4 weeks ago

Startups

Agritech startup, Releaf raises $3.3 million pre-Series A as it looks to scale its operations across Nigeria

Releaf, an agritech startup headquartered in Nigeria that builds technology to make it easier for FMCGs to access high-quality ingredients for their factories, has raised $3.3 million in a pre-Series A round.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

4 weeks ago

Ecosystem

From continued capital crunch to shortage of IT talent, what does 2023 hold for African startups?

With the year drawing to a close, Techpoint Africa spoke to a few investors with experience in the African market to get a feel of what the next year holds. Here are their thoughts and predictions.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

1 month ago

Governance & Policy

CBN reverses cash withdrawal limits but continues its push for a cashless economy

Two weeks after informing Nigerians of its proposed cash withdrawal limits, the Central Bank of Nigeria has revised those limits up to ₦500,000 ($1,119) weekly for individuals.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

1 month ago

Pitch Friday

And it’s a wrap! Here’s all you missed at the December edition of Pitch Friday

Last week, we hosted the last Pitch Friday for 2022. Here are all the details, including the startups that were pitched.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

Ecosystem

African venture capital firm, Aruwa Capital Management, announces the close of its first fund with support from the Visa Foundation

Aruwa Capital Management, a venture capital firm bridging the gender funding gap in Africa, has closed its first fund.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

Governance & Policy

Nigeria’s Central Bank releases new guidelines for licensing of banks and other financial institutions

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released new updates on the granting of licenses to banks and other financial institutions.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

Startups

This female-led logistics startup wants to help African businesses move goods faster and with excellent customer service

Moving goods is often an unpleasant experience for businesses and customers in Nigeria, but Fez Delivery hopes to make the experience seamless for all parties.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

Pitch Friday

The final Pitch Friday for the year holds next week

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

Ecosystem

Damilola Teidi joins Ventures Platform Fund as Head of Platform and Networks

African venture capital firm, Ventures Platform, has announced the appointment of Damilola Teidi as Head of Platform and Networks

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

Startups

Ivorian fintech startup, Djamo, gets $14 million to expand financial services product to Francophone Africa

Ivorian fintech startup, Djamo has raised $14 million from Enza Capital, Oikocredit, Partech Africa, Janngo Capital, Axian, Launch Africa, P1 Ventures, and Y Combinator to expand across Francophone Africa.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

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