US-based accelerator Expert DOJO is launching an Africa programme in September, committing up to US$5 million to invest in early-stage African startups this year alone through between 20 and 50...

Bhala has launched a mobile virtual keyboard that uses machine learning and state of the art deep learning models to improve the experience of writing in African languages. Launched in...

Kenya’s Kune, which delivers freshly made, ready to eat meals at affordable prices, has closed a pre-seed funding round worth US$1 million to enable it scale after a successful pilot....

Nigerian prop-tech startup Seso Global has raised a US$600,000 pre-seed funding rounds as it bids to build on strong initial traction to challenge Salesforce in property managing in emerging markets....

DressCode, a Cairo-based fashion and lifestyle e-commerce startup has raised US$250,000 in funding to enable its offering, mostly in the home décor space. Founded in 2018 by Mohamed Abdel Dayem...

The World Economic Forum has announced its 2021 Technology pioneers, young and growing tech companies taking on top global concerns with innovative technologies and business models. Seven African tech startups...

Nigerian startup Farm365, a vegetable and fruit box delivery marketplace that sources quality farm produce directly from rural farmers and sells to businesses in urban areas, is looking for pre-seed...

Egyptian startup Tareeqi ,an application used to track the bus fleets of schools, universities and institutions in the MENA region without installing any expensive GPS devices, has been acquired by...

Cameroonian startup Prepdia is helping learners improve their outcomes by reliably connecting them with professional tutors for in-person and online lessons. Launched in 2019 and bootstrapped thus far, Prepdia was a platform...

Three African blockchain startups have received grant funding from the UNICEF Venture Fund, which looks to support early-stage ventures in solving local and global challenges. After receiving 450 submissions from...

Bisa Health is a mobile platform that provides the public with access to medical advice and healthcare information using the mobile phone. Bisa Health application was developed by Bisa Technologies...

AppCyclers is an e-waste management startup that provides upcycling solutions through E-Waste Collections services, E-Waste Recycling and E-Waste Education to promote a safer greener environment in Ghana and Africa as...

iSchool, an Egyptian platform providing STEAM learning courses for children, has raised US$160,000 in pre-seed funding from EdVentures, the venture capital arm of Egypt’s Nahdet Misr Publishing Group. With the...

Five African startups have been awarded US$5,000 each in grant funding from the Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme (SAIS) and Seedstars, a private Swiss-based tech company. The startups have been...

MoneyHash, an Egyptian fintech startup that uses a universal API and a unified checkout experience to help businesses consolidate and grow their payments and financial tech stack across Africa and...

Tejarra  has raised a six figure seed funding round from US-based VC firm and venture builder Openner, which it will use to expand its operations.Openner, which launched its accelerator in...

Sendmarc, a cybersecurity email protection and compliance startup has raised an undisclosed amount of funding in an investment round led by Kalon Venture Partners with contribution from Endeavour South Africa’s...

Kenyan solar energy startup Pawame has raised US$1.7 million in grant capital and an additional US$750,000 in equity to fund its geographic expansion. Launched in 2016 Pawame enables customers access...

South Africa’s Mortgage Market has been nominated in the prestigious 2021 African Banker Award under the category of Innovation in Financial Services Award. Being the only South African company nominated...