
NEWS
ToumAI raises Pre-seed round
ToumAI Secures €1M to Pioneer Next-Generation Global CX with Groundbreaking AI Technology from Africa
Raseedi completes acquisition of Kashat
Raseedi completes full acquisition of nanocredit outfit Kashat
Meet the Investor: Zachariah George
Meet the Investor: Zachariah George, Launch Africa Ventures
Launch Africa Ventures makes first exits; tweaks strategy for Fund II
Launch Africa Ventures has begun making its first exits….
DTB Uganda Partners with Credable Group and Airtel Money
DTB Uganda, Credable Group and Airtel Money Uganda have entered a tripartite agreement to launch products that increase inclusion and access to financial services in Uganda.
OmniRetail acquires Traction Apps
OmniRetail acquires Traction Apps, targets processing N2tn for SMEs annually
Leading the Charge with 12 Investments in H1 2024
Launch Africa leads the stage as the most active VC in Africa in H1 2024.
Wattnow closes funding round
Tunisian startup Wattnow, an IoT-based smart energy management solution, has announced the closing of a multi-million dollar funding round to help drive its already impressive growth.
Octavia Carbon and Kenya’s Path to Affordable Carbon Removal
Octavia Carbon, was recently featured in The Economist for their pioneering efforts in carbon removal in Kenya.
Kredete Raises $2.25M
Kredete, a financial software platform dedicated to enabling African immigrants to build credit and send money back home, has successfully raised $2.25 million in seed funding.
Wahu Mobility is Driving Sustainable Jobs
Ghana’s Wahu Mobility is Driving Sustainable Jobs with Woman Led Electric Bike Initiative
Workpay lands Visa as investor in $5M round
Workpay provides cloud-based HR, payroll, and benefits solutions for businesses with employees across Africa, serving two main customer types.
New Investment: Kredete
Kredete provides a comprehensive solution to Africa's limited access to credit by operating as a digital lending marketplace that connects borrowers and lenders, resulting in a seamless lending experience for both parties.
India-Africa Entrepreneurship Forum 2024
Key players discuss how to internationalise the Mauritian Startup Ecosystem.
New Investment: Shiprazor
Shiprazor is an aggregator platform focused on ecommerce logistics, they are striving to revolutionize logistics and supply chain solutions tailored for e-commerce businesses in Africa.
Meditect now operates in 8 African countries
Ivory Coast-based e-health company Meditect, which develops and markets pharmacy management software in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa.
Peach Payments acquires Operativa
Peach Payments acquires custom software development firm Operativa. The acquisition was the first by Peach Payments since closing a €29M/US$30M funding round…
New Investment : Solarbox
Solarbox is an electric mobility and energy company focused on providing a sustainable transportation and energy solution for the African market.
LULA acquires Zeelo’s South African subsidiary
LULA, a ride-sharing platform for office workers, has acquired the South African subsidiary of US-based staff bus-sharing startup Zeelo.