The bulk of the funding that goes to African startups comes from outside the continent. In 2020, 71% of the money...
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MainOne’s acquisition, Flow’s solution for real estate, and HAVAIC’s plan for African entrepreneurs
Hi there, Today we're discussing: MainOne's impending acquisition How Flow is automating real estate...
What the current B2B rave could mean for Africa’s struggling eCommerce sector
TradeDepot, a B2B eCommerce startup, has announced its $110m Series B round. The funding, a mixture of debt and equity...
Betting $165 million on Africa’s B2B eCommerce in 2021
Hi there, The good journalists at Techpoint might be sounding like broken records now. Africa is not ready for...
#Tech4Disabled, January 2022 and 5G in Nigeria, Flex Finance’s pre-seed
Hi there, Today I’m discussing: A tech-inclusive world for Africa’s disabled personsNigeria and its 5G launch...
4 tech innovations that can make life easy for physically challenged Africans
Living with disabilities means several things to different people. Faustina Urassa, Programme Officer at the...
Payourse’s $600k pre-seed, Herconomy’s 24hr funding and Octamile’s $500k pre-seed
Hi there, Today, I’m discussing: Payourse’s $600k pre-seed$600k pre-seed by Herconomy World AIDS...
Nigeria-based blockchain startup, Payourse raises $600k pre-seed to build a Web3 powerhouse
In most stories, there are almost always two sides of the coin. When it comes to fundraising, for some, it could be as...
An Indian masterclass?
Hello there, Welcome to the last month of 2021. We hope it's been an amazing year but if not there's still time to end...
About Parag Agrawal, Twitter’s new boss, and NFTs simplified
Good day, Today, I'm discussing: Jack Dorsey’s resignationSimplifying NFTs Jack Dorsey resigns Jack Dorsey. Square CEO...
Fintech predictions, Sabi’s $6 million raise, Nigeria’s cooking gas woes, Sanicle’s $160k funding
Good day, On today’s table: Disruptive fintech business modelsSabi’s $6 million raiseNigeria’s cooking gas...
The next frontier for fintech: Disruptive business models
Last week, we introduced our latest series, The Next Frontier, and talked about the shape of the edtech industry in...
Nigeria’s ranking on NFTs, Asilimia’s $2m funding, OnePipe’s $3.5m seed
Hi there, Today, I'm discussing: Nigerians and NFTsAsilimia's $2m fundingOnePipe's $3.5m seed Nigeria's NFT ranking...
Mr Eazi’s tech journey, Thepeer’s solution for businesses, Busha’s seed round
Hi there, Here’s what I’m discussing today: Mr Eazi’s tech journeyThepeer’s solution for businessesBusha’s seed...
After bootstrapping for almost 3 years, Nigerian crypto exchange, Busha raises $4.2m seed for Africa-wide expansion
In my run-ins with crypto experts, exchange founders, and enthusiasts, there are usually tales of losses that lead to...
Unity against naughty lenders, Treepz on an expansion spree, Abeg’s dramatic growth
Good day, Today I’m discussing: Nigerian agencies’ fight against predatory lendersTreepz expands to East AfricaAbeg’s...
6 Nigerian agencies unite to fight data privacy abuse by money lending fintechs
On May 15, 2021, I received a message from a lending company informing me that Mrs X, someone I met in 2020 during my...
A chat with Mr Eazi, Spotify and two Congos, Nigeria’s cryptocurrency clampdown
Good day, Today I'm discussing: A chat with Mr EaziSpotify’s African expansionCBN’s clampdown on crypto trading Mr...
Technology, funding, learning models: What is the next frontier for edtech startups in Africa?
“Something good is a frontier; something better is also a frontier and something excellent is just another frontier!...
The Kredi Money story, Ozow’s $48m Series B, and blockchain skills with Bitmama
Hi there, Today, I’m discussing: The Kredi Money storyOzow’s $48m Series BGetting blockchain skills with Bitmama...
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
