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.
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Following @HerconomybyAGS’ momentous pre-seed round, @eruskkii had a sit down with co-founder, @ifedurosinmiE, to find out how the company evolved from a grants and scholarships Instagram page to a women-focused fintech raising $600k in 24 hours
Nigeria-based crypto platform @payourse has announced a $600,000 pre-seed round as it looks to hire more talent and build out existing products
Nigerian crypto exchange, @getBusha just announced a $4.2m seed fund after bootstrapping for almost three years, and growing a 200k+ user base. CPO @MrMoyo_ shares details of how the startup has fared over the years and its future plans.
After experiencing difficulties transferring data from one fintech app to the other, @chykeofafrica and @ichtrojan built Thepeer to help businesses share data seamlessly.
Led by a former OPay, Kuda exec and a seasoned VC professional, Nigerian digital bank, Kredi Bank wants to help customers access different products like savings, loans, insurance, payments, and investment in one platform
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.
Nigerian-founded Kifta technologies is building smart glasses, UAVs, and other hi-tech defence products and systems for private companies and countries across the globe. We take a closer look at the company’s activities.
From crypto gaming to DeFi and DAOs, @nestcoin promises to make crypto accessible to all Africans. Today it launches Breach, its first product.
Apply for Techpoint Africa Pitchstorm 3.0, a pan-African startup competition focused on amplifying the work of startups pushing the envelope with world-class solutions.
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.
In March 2020, @toyinakint had the idea to ease the burden of doing business for SMEs. A year later, in June 2021, he launched @biz301software. He walks us through the company’s ₦1000 subscription service and more.
Using digital innovations and a pay-as-you-go model, @HomefortHQ is enabling low-income households to switch to cooking gas. Homefort leverages technology to make cooking gas affordable to Nigerians.
Nigeria-based @healthtracka has joined @Techstars. We had a follow-up chat with @ife_adeyemi on expansion plans and what this means for the five-month-old startup.
According to Nigeria’s Central Bank, the food inflation rate was at 21.83% as of June 2021, compared to 15.18% in June 2020. To commemorate #WorldFoodDay, we highlight the work of agritech startups in curbing food inflation.
PaySika is building a neobank people can use on chat apps like Facebook messenger, WhatsApp and Telegram. Three months ahead of its launch, it has 20,000 pre-registrations, and investors have backed it with $350k preseed
Healthcare is an essential aspect of life. Moved by the sudden death of a loved one, @ife_adeyemi conceived the idea for @healthtracka. The startup is on a mission to help you preserve your health by providing at-home tests and results.
Blockchain payments platform, @bitmamaexchange has announced the raise of a $350k pre-seed as it looks to expand its product offerings. @floriventures led the round with participation from other investors.
Founded in 2014 by two Nigerians, edtech startup, Tuteria is making learning accessible to Nigerians who want to learn in all educational institutions and acquire skills such as coding and public speaking.
With Nigeria’s Startup Bill scheduled to be submitted in October 2021, @eruskkii spotlights the impact of startup acts in Africa, why Nigeria may never be ready for it and why the country needs one regardless. Happy Independence Day!