Figorr, formerly Gricd, has successfully secured $1.5 million in seed funding to expand its operations across Africa. The funding round was led by Atlantica Ventures, with participation from Vested
Cape-town based Insurtech has decided to spread its roots across continental borders. Root has selected the UK as its next destination for offering digitized insurance services. The company is looking
The UAE’s Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has entered a partnership with Israeli VC fund OurCrowd, to promote the growth of the university’s AI technology
M-KOPA, one of Africa’s leading fintech startups, has announced the successful closing of a $250 million debt and equity funding round. M-KOPA will leverage the investment to double down
Bahrain has been actively working to develop a thriving startup ecosystem over the past few years and has made significant progress towards this goal. The country’s startup scene is
Africa has recently emerged as a central hub for the ongoing digital revolution. Digital payments in the region alone accounted for roughly two-thirds of global value in 2022. According to
Obtaining lodging in a school setting can pose challenges, particularly if unfamiliar with the surroundings. DigsConnect has simplified this process by enabling students to find accommodation without the involvement of
Wasoko, an African e-commerce company that delivers goods to retailers, has kicked off operations in Zambia. Zambia is the first southern African country to have its retailers benefit from the
Early-stage VC firm, AnD Ventures has closed its first fund at $70 million. The fund backs Israeli-based founders and Pre-Seed ventures via its Studio model and Seed companies through its
UAE-based fintech TWIG has secured a pre-Seed round from Phoenician VC, MMK Capital, Soul Ventures, regional family offices and other angel investors. The exact amount was undisclosed but exceeds $1
Africa’s mobile app market has experienced a remarkable surge in growth in recent years. This creates numerous opportunities for the continent’s technology sector. Africa is experiencing a digital
The South African health sector has once again shown significant progress as Quro Medical makes the news. The e-health start-up has raised ZAR 25 million (US$1.3 million) in
