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Women Who Build Africa (WWBA), a community created to convene and support women working in tech across Africa, today announced an open call for women founders, as well as investors
The impact of startups on economic growth and societal progress is undeniable in the constantly evolving landscape of technology and innovation. The impact of Techstars on the growth and development of startups, as well as its influence on the global entrepreneurial landscape,
Growdash hyper-competitive, a UAE-based startup that empowers restaurants to build and execute profitable online growth strategies, today announced the closing of a US$750,000 pre-seed round of funding led
KASO, the leading B2B platform digitizing & automating procurement between restaurants and food suppliers in the Middle East, has announced it has raised $10.5 million in seed funding to fuel its mission of disrupting the food supply
Revibe, a Dubai-based refurbished-electronics startup, announced it has raised US$2.3 million in order to accelerate its growth within the US$6 billion refurbished consumer electronics market in the MENA region — which is expected to reach US$20 billion within the next decade.
Menthum was founded in 2021 by Himanshu Shrimali and Ismail Sarhank. This innovative digital platform serves both B2B and B2C customers, enabling them to invest in secure treasury bills (T-bills) through a reliable money market fund.
NOMU, a Saudi-Arabia-based food-tech startup, founded in 2022 as a result of the merger between Jumlaty and Appetito announced it has raised $5M in a seed round to expand its technology offering.
Acasia Ventures, Acasia Group's venture capital investment arm, has opened a new office in Lagos, Nigeria, with the intention of expanding its reach across Africa and establishing relationships
Venture Forward, recently awarded scholarships to 40 recipients as part of the VC University Cohort 13 class. The scholarship comes with full tuition, dedicated house hours, and 3months of a
Nigeria’s startup ecosystem is booming, with a growing number of innovative companies emerging across the country. However, there is a stark divide between startups in the northern and southern
Google has announced the launch of Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change. This 10-week, equity-free program is specifically designed for Seed to Series A startups that are working hard to
