African startup

Sherpa launch $1M Basecamp Fund to support pre-seed African startups

Aaron Fu, ex-iROKO CCO Nikhil Patel and ex-Uber launcher in Niger and Kenya Alastair Curtis have launched a $1 million Basecamp Fund to support pre-seed African startups.

Apply for the AfCFTA Vision Challenge to receive funding from DFIs and banks

African entrepreneurs can apply for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Vision Challenge and stand a chance to receive investment from top development finance institutions (DFIs) and banks.

Is SafeBoda exit from Kenya a telltale sign for bike-hailing startups in Africa?

SafeBoda has paused operations in Nairobi, Kenya, effective from November 27, 2020. But is COVID-19 solely responsible for Safeboda pausing operations in Kenya as the company claims? What does SafeBoda's operational moratorium mean for bike-hailing startups in Africa?

Foodlocker, Baby Grubz & Releaf receive $70,000 from AfDB's AgriPitch competition

Foodlocker, Releaf, and Baby Grubz have emerged winners and runner-up, respectively, from the African Development Bank's (AfDB) AgriPitch competition, receiving a total of $70,000.

Seven early-stage startup investors in Nigeria you should know

These individuals are on a mission to actively support the next generation of African innovators and every entrepreneur in Africa should know them.

WiiCreate is shaping the onboarding culture for African startups

WiiCreate has launched Merch Box, a branded merchandise solution that would help to improve the onboarding culture of African startups.

Future Africa invests $1 million in 9 African startups

Venture firm Future Africa has announced its investments in 9 startups in the 3rd quarter of 2020. The fund invested $1million across these startups.