EchoVC, a seed and early-stage technology venture capital firm focused on investing in underrepresented founders and underserved markets, has introduced…
Author: Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson
Passionate about the vibrant tech startups scene in Africa, Tom can usually be found sniffing out the continent's most exciting new companies and entrepreneurs, funding rounds and any other developments within the growing ecosystem.
Seven South African startups, and one from Lesotho, have been selected for the latest edition of Grindstone Africa, a globally-recognised…
Saviu Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in Francophone Africa, has reached the first close of its second fund Saviu…
Tanzanian fintech startup NALA has received a license from the National Bank of Rwanda, unlocking a host of new payment…
Serengeti Business Angels Network (SBAN), Ennovate Ventures, and UNCDF Tanzania have launched the Tanzania Business Angel Investors Accelerator (TAA) training…
Nigerian startup Betapawa has developed an innovative solar-powered banking solution to address issues around financial inclusion in off-grid communities. Founded…
Tunisian retail-tech startup Winshot has secured a six-figure round of funding to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the overall customer…
Egyptian life sciences and biotech startup Nawah Scientific has received a US-FDA accreditation for food analysis, making it the first…
A Startup Support and Engagement Portal has been launched in Nigeria, which is a key requirement for the implementation of…
Cameroonian e-health startup Waspito has raised US$2.5 million in funding, extending its seed round to US$5.2 million in order to…