African Development Bank Commits €9.8 Million for African Startups
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank have approved an equity investment of €9.8 million for African startups.
Today's Bulletin: Tue, June 6, 2023
Category: Startups
AWIEF and USAID to Help Enhance SMEs in Southern Africa
Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum has partnered with USAID Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub to help 100 SMEs in Southern Africa.
KoTDA and ASSEK to Help Enhance Innovation of Kenyan Startups
KoTDA and Association of Startups and SME Enablers in Kenya have come together to help enhance and support startups in Kenya.
Google and Tony Elumelu Foundation to Support 1.5 Million African Entrepreneurs
In a recent announcement, Google has announced a partnership with Tony Elumelu Foundationto empower 1.5 Million entrepreneurs in Africa.
Telkom Announces mPOS Solution for SMEs
Telkom has announced a mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solution for small, medium, and micro businesses.
Dash Raises $32.8 Million in its Seed Round
Dash, a ghana-based fintech app has announced that it has raised $32.8 million in its seed round.
Mastercard Announces the Launch of Inaugural Women SME Leaders Awards 2022
Mastercard has announced the launch of their inaugral Women SME leaders awards 2022 in an effort to celebrate women entrepreneurs in Africa.
Etisalat Announces the Winners of its ‘SMB Awards 2021’
Etisalat has announced the winners of the second ‘SMB Awards 2021’ to celebrate the achievements of SMBs in the UAE.
MarketForce Closes its Series A after Raising $40 Million
MarketForce has announced the closing of a $40 million Series A round which is reportedly the largest in Central and East Africa.
MTN Launches Prepaid Plans for Small and Informal Businesses
MTN Business has announced the launch of its new prepaid packages which cater to small and informal businesses.
Oracle Commits USD $1 Million Towards African Tech Startups
Oracle has announced that they are supporting African tech startups with a commitment of USD one million.
Periculum Expands into the Nigerian Market
In its effort to expand into the African market, Priculum has announced its launch into Nigeria.
Afrikrea Raises $6.2M in Pre-Series A and Rebrands as ANKA
Afrikrea have announced that they have raised $6.2 M in its pre-Series A round and re-branded themselves as ANKA.
