It is a well-known fact that small businesses struggle with cash flow. Nvoicia, a startup from Ghana, is changing that…
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Nigeria’s logistics startup, Kobo360 raises another $30 million to aid Africa expansion
This year, this $30 Million investment may turn out to be the largest funding round in Nigeria.…
This new Lagos-based ride-hailing service is making traditional taxis a core of its business
This new ride-hailing service in Lagos is making traditional taxi a core of its business…
Why you won’t be able to use Gokada for the next two weeks
Gokada, a popular motorbike hailing service in Lagos has shut down for the next two weeks…
How Helium Health is innovating healthcare in Nigeria and West Africa
How Helium Health is innovating healthcare in Nigeria and West Africa…
Nigeria’s TechAdvance raises $1 million to expand operations
Nigerian-based payment application development company TechAdvances secures $1milion from Lamar Holding…
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…
Ilara Health raises $735k to deliver affordable diagnostic services in Kenya
Nairobi-based Ilara Health raised $735k to power its operations in the East African country.…
Pickmeup launches first ever online ride-hailing service in Abeokuta
First of its kind, Pickmeup Ride launches as a pioneering online ride-hailing service in Abeokuta…
Report: Nigerian startups raised $24.7 million in Q2 2019, 40% higher than Q1
Nigerian Startup Funding Report for Q2 2019 shows that startups raised more funds than they did in Q1 2019 but less than Q2 2018.…
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.…
How Lara.ng is helping Google bring "Danfo" directions to Maps
At the third edition of the Google for Nigeria event, company also revealed plans to introduce a new directions experience for Lagosians by bringing public transit routes into Google Maps. Here is wha…
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…
Ethiopia is welcoming foreign investors to its budding internet startup space
The Ethiopian government is working on bringing in more foreign investors to power its budding internet startup space.…
Join us for the July edition of Techpoint Pitch Friday
July edition of Techpoint Pitch Friday is back. Join us.…
The tale of African startup funding, post 1884 Berlin Conference
In his first guest contribution to Techpoint, Babajide Asegbeloyin focuses on the century-long by-effect of the 1884 Berlin Conference on the African startup space.…
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.…
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.…