From Kenya to India: Join the Pamoja Hackathon and Innovation Challenge for a Chance to Showcase Your Brilliant Ideas
In an exciting opportunity for Kenyan youth with a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation, Hindsight Ventures is partnering with the High Commission of India to Kenya and Zoho Corp for [...]
IFC's new funding platform aims to help Africa's digital economy reach $700 billion by 2050
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Amena Arif, the IFC Country Manager for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, and Malawi. In her role, Ms Arif oversees all [...]
Investing in African Tech Startups: Key Lessons from Ventures Unknown Trip To Nairobi
Investing in African tech startups is rapidly gaining momentum, with more investors recognizing the massive untapped potential in the continent's burgeoning tech ecosystem. Ventures Unknown, an organization whose mission is [...]
AWS’ footprint in Africa continues to expand with the launch of the AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator program
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division for the world’s largest e-commerce retailer, Amazon, continues to strengthen its footprint in Africa with a call-for-applications from early-stage startups to join [...]Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures Raises $43M for Pan-African Tech-Enabled Fund
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has raised $43m as part of its fundraising for its pan-African venture fund. The fund invests in scalable, tech-enabled, post-revenue businesses addressing difficult challenges across various [...]New Report Reveals Significant Growth of Kenyan Startup Ecosystem Over Past Decade
A new report on the Kenyan startup ecosystem has been released, presenting findings from a research project that was funded by the UK in collaboration with Kenyatta University, Maitri Capital, [...]YC backed Verto launches USD accounts with funds 100% Safeguarded for African Startups, Enterprises and VCs: Platform used by MTN, Jumia, Maersk and Interswitch
Verto, London-based and authorised by the UK FCA as an Electronic Money Institution, has launched 100% Safeguarded USD accounts that see funds deposited held in protected accounts. Following the recent [...]Naspers Shuts Down $77 Million South Africa-Focused Technology Investment Fund, Foundry
Naspers has shut down the $77 Million South Africa-Focused Technology Investment Fund, Foundry, to slim its operations as venture capital takes a hit globally. The fund utilised only half of [...]Fingo Africa, First Digital-Only Bank in Kenya, Receives CBK Approval to Roll Out its Services
Fingo Africa has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to roll out its services in Kenya. The neobank aims to introduce digital banking services such as [...]The Baobab Network Invests in 5 African Start-ups
The Baobab Network, an accelerator in Nairobi that supports early-stage technology companies throughout Africa, has recently made five new investments, expanding its portfolio to 35 companies. The new cohort consists [...]Nigerian Mobility Startup, Treepz, Expands its Services to Kenya
Treepz, a Nigeria mobility startup, has extended its operations to Kenya. Kenya is the fourth nation where the mobility startup will function, having already introduced its services in Uganda and [...]Mercy Corps Ventures Launches $1M Fund to Test Real World Use Cases for Web3 in Emerging Markets
Mercy Corps Ventures is launching a second year of its Crypto for Good Fund of $1 million. This Fund is set up to test and support Web3 solutions for underserved [...]
