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News
Six African Startups Win $400,000 in 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition
Six African startups have secured a combined $400,000 in funding through the 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition, an initiative that…
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How Nigerian Fintech Startup Cardtonic is Redefining Cross-Border Payments
When Nigerian entrepreneur Kayode “Kay” Faturoti set out to help his girlfriend order makeup from Sephora in 2018, he didn’t know he…
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Accion Ventures Raises $61.6M to Boost Early-Stage Fintech Startups in Africa
Accion Ventures, the U.S.-based venture capital arm of the global nonprofit Accion, has closed its second fund at $61.6 million,…
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The Rise of E-Bikes in Kenya 2025: Competition, Infrastructure, and Rider Adoption
Kenya’s electric bike market has moved beyond pilot projects and token launches. By 2025, the sector has grown into a…
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Startups
How to Apply for the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) recently opened applications for the 7th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge…
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Startups
African Angel Academy Launches 12th Cohort to Bridge Africa’s $194B Startup Funding Gap
The African Angel Academy (AAA), Africa’s leading angel investor training platform, has announced the launch of its 12th cohort as…