Nigerian green energy marketplace Instollar uses location and skill algorithms to connect renewable energy companies with freelance green-collar workers across…
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.
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…
Empower and Serve (Empserve), a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people and underserved communities through digital skills and sustainable…
Kenyan company MWINGI is establishing Africa’s largest rural network of connected trading outlets, or “MWINGI Shops”, aggregating demand in entire…
Egypt’s T-Vencubator, a leading venture capital firm and incubator, has launched its inaugural investment programme, and aims to invest in…
Kenyan startup Dals Learning is developing interactive digital content aligned to the Kenyan CBC curriculum in a bid to allow…
Egyptian fintech startup Lucky has raised US$3 million in a convertible note round to scale its credit vertical on its…
Nigeria’s Waza, a payment and liquidity platform for emerging market businesses, has secured US$8 million in equity and debt funding…