As Covid-19 sweeps across the world, the way we live, work and transact is changing at unprecedented rates. An industry that’s changing particularly quickly is life insurance, where participants are s…
Startups
In nearly a decade, hundreds of entrepreneurs have emerged with innovative startups across the African continent. We provide insights on their experiences and highlight the activities of investors who fund them.
According to StartupBlink, Rwanda overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s third-ranked startup ecosystem, SA maintains lead
According to StartupBlink, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria were Africa’s top ecosystems in 2019. But as most African countries drop in this year’s report, Rwanda displaces Nigeria.…
SA’s Pineapple, Tautona.AI make Sønr and Insurance Post’s Insurtech 100 list
SA intelligent automation company Tautona.AI and insurtech Pineapple have been included on UK digital transformation platform Sønr and UK publication Insurance Post‘s prestigious 2020 Insurtech 100 li…
Why now is a good time to open up about sexual assault in Nigeria’s tech space
The campaign against sexual assault on women has gotten more pronounced, and this is motivated by survivors adding their voices to the fight. However, more people are encouraged to speak up if the men…
This VC fund wants African startups to pitch online for $10k. Here’s what you need to know
Aptive Capital recently called out for applications for startups to pitch online for $10,000. With a larger goal to invest $1 million over the next 5 years, here’s what you need to know about the soci…
SA cashless payment platform, Sticitt lands $176,000 from new VC
Cape Town based cashless payment platform, Sticitt has landed a R3-million ($176k) investment from a new SA venture capital (VC) company, Crucis VC…
Ex-Diamond Bank CEO, Uzoma Dozie, officially launches digital bank, Sparkle
Uzoma Dozie set his sights on his new startup, Sparkle, in August 2019 after leaving Diamond Bank. Almost a year in its product development stage, the lifestyle and financial platform officially launc…
African startups can apply for South Korea’s K-Startup Grand Challenge
Last year, no African startup made the cut for the K-Startup Grand Challenge, a platform for startups looking to expand to Asia via South Korea. This time, the organisers wants more African startups t…
LionPride Agility Fund invests in SA healthtech, BusyMed
SA healthtech startup BusyMed has raised an undisclosed amount of investment from the R500-million LionPride Agility Fund.…
University of Cape Town GSB Solution Space selects 10 startups for Venture Exploitation Programme
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business’s (UCT GSB) Solution Space has selected 10 startups to join its 12-week Venture Exploitation Programme, which kicked off on Monday (1 June).…
Nigerian startup, Jamborow raises $400k for blockchain-based fintech platform
Nigerian startup, Jamborow has reportedly raised $400,000 from its shareholders to expand its blockchain-based B2B fintech platform. Tech publication, Techmoran reported in an article yesterday that t…
SA tech company, Wyzetalk in ‘multi-million’ euro investment from Dutch investors
SA-founded tech company, Wyzetalk has landed a “multi-million” euro investment from Dutch investment company, CNBB Venture Partners…
SA-founded water drone startup RanMarine Technology lands Series A investment
Netherland-based startup RanMarine Technology, founded by South African Richard Hardiman, has netted a Series-A investment from European investor Boundary Holding…
AWIEF opens nominations for its 2020 awards
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is calling for nominations for the AWIEF Awards 2020…
Logistify AI is a Ugandan on-demand startup for warehouses in Africa
Most warehouses in Uganda are underutilised, leaving owners in dire situations. Two brothers, Daniel Emaasit and Tobias Tukei faced this problem from childhood and by founding Logistify AI, they hope …
Lawrathon offers Nigerian startups tailored legal services on a subscription basis
When running a startup, legal and accounting matters can bore you to death. Meet Lawrathon, a Lagos-based legal tech startup willing to take care of your legal needs so you can concentrate on your sta…
Uka Eje on how Thrive Agric is positioning itself for success in the midst of a crisis
From delayed payouts to raising money for thousands of farmers, Techpoint had a chat with Thrive Agric CEO, Uka Eje, to understand how the agritech startup has remained bullish this period.…
Women-focused fintech startups can now apply for World’s Women Banking challenge
Fintech startups focused on unbanked women in Africa and other emerging markets can now apply for this global challenge by a global investment firm, World’s Women Banking, for access to grants a…
Ghanaian healthtech startup, mPharma, raises $17m in new funding round
Led by the CDC Group, Ghana’s mPharma has secured $17 million that will see it expand its offerings in five countries. At the same time, it has appointed ex-CVS president, Helena Foulkes to its …
Forbes8 launches digital startup accelerator, calls for applications
Forbes8 virtual accelerator will welcome 100 top companies from Nigeria. Founders selected for the programme will undergo 4 intensive weeks of digital training to help build and scale their companies.…