South African “privacy-by-design” startup Omnisient has raised US$7.5 million in Series A funding to support its expansion across Africa and…
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.
Two of Africa’s most prominent B2B e-commerce companies, Kenya’s Wasoko and Egypt’s MaxAB, have completed the continent’s largest-ever tech merger…
Kenya’s Sukhiba, an innovative conversational commerce and CRM platform, has completed a US$1.55 million seed extension round to expand across…
Kenyan startup Uptyke Education develops accessible digital content for K12 learners with visual impairment (VI) and hearing impairment (HI), creating interactive…
Ghanaian fintech startup PayBox has launched Buddy, an integrated financial platform, that aims to empower young Africans with inclusive financial…
AfriLabs, the largest network of technology and innovation hubs in Africa, has announced the admission of 18 new hubs, expanding…
Nigerian green energy marketplace Instollar uses location and skill algorithms to connect renewable energy companies with freelance green-collar workers across…
Nigerian gaming-anchored ed-tech startup Quizac has been acquired by investment firm Tekedia Capital. The self-styled “playground for engaged learning”, Quizac…
Kenya’s Workpay, a cloud-based HR, payroll and benefits platform for organisations with employees across Africa, has raised US$5 million in…
Egypt-based climate-tech NoorNation has received an undisclosed investment from KBW Ventures, founded by Saudi Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, to help…