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Startups
Bridging the startup funding gap in Africa
In Africa, startups often face challenges in securing funding to scale their businesses. Factors such as funding gap, lack of…
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People & Money
Flutterwave Valuation Up 200%, Hits $3 Billion; Becomes Largest African Startup
Flutterwave, an African fintech startup, raised $250 million in Series D funding, bringing the company’s valuation to over $3 billion…
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Healthtech Startup mPharma Launches in Ethiopia
mPharma, the Ghanaian startup that manages prescription drug inventory for pharmacies and their suppliers announced Thursday that it has entered…
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Tech
Kenyan Startup Pula Secures $6 Million for Asia Expansion
Leading insurance tech firm Pula last week said it has raised $6 million in a Series-A funding round led by…
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People & Money
Nigeria Trailed Kenya in Startup Investment in 2020 – Report
A recent report about startup investments in Africa shows that Kenya was the leading African destination for venture capital or…
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Where there is no Uber: Nigerian firm Pickmeup Expands Ride-hailing To Ten Cities
Ride-hailing services have become part of everyday life in Africa’s major economies. As of 2017, the continent had nearly 60…
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People & Money
Stripe to Acquire Paystack in Deal Reportedly Worth $200m
Stripe, a United States fintech company, is acquiring Paystack, a Lagos-based startup, in a deal said to be worth over…
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