West African super app Gozem has announced the imminent launch of its fintech product Gozem Money in Togo, in partnership…
Author: Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson
Passionate about the vibrant tech startups scene in Africa, Tom can usually be found sniffing out the continent's most exciting new companies and entrepreneurs, funding rounds and any other developments within the growing ecosystem.
There is plenty of grassroots innovation happening with rural communities across South Africa, but there is a need to be…
Egyptian ed-tech startup Farid has raised US$250,000 in pre-seed funding from Saudi businesswoman Amal bint Abdulaziz Al-Ajlan, at a time…
Three South African startups have been selected for the inaugural edition of the NINJA Accelerator in the country, which will…
The Agent Banking Company of Uganda, a technology-focused financial services firm with a mission to “improve lives by facilitating access…
Egyptian angel investment syndicate and incubator Acasia Group has been acquired by US-based VC firm Sultan Ventures for an undisclosed…
A coalition between Egyptian ed-tech startup EYouth and a handful of well-known local businessmen has launched NextEra Education, an initiative…
Early-stage African investor Uncap has launched Unconventional Capital, a EUR30 million (US$33 million) fund dedicated to providing non-dilutive, revenue-based financing…
Moroccan startup Userguest, which enables hotels to optimise their revenues, has closed a EUR2.2 million (US$2.4 million) round of seed…
The Egypt-based Athar Accelerator has marked the graduation of the fifth cohort of its Climate Action Accelerator Programme, with DFC,…