Stitch, the API fintech company, Announces $21 Million Series A funding round
By Brand Spot
February 14, 2022
API fintech company Stitch today announced a $21 million Series A funding round, led by The Spruce House Partnership. Stitch will use the funding to continue building the future of money movement by linking bank…
Cyberthreats in Kenya are rising, but businesses still lack strong identity protection
By Brand Spot
February 14, 2022
By Mohamed El Nemr What would you imagine your username and password are worth to a hacker? According to Microsoft’s latest threat and data research, the average price for 1,000 stolen username password pairs is…
Make sure your next relationship is a long-lasting one by falling in love with Nokia this Valentine’s Day
By Brand Spot
February 14, 2022
With a great range of feature phones, smartphones, and accessories HMD Global is no stranger to making Nokia products that are built to last with price points to suit all budgets. Nokia phones, tablets and…
SEACOM acquires Africell Uganda Assets to Help With Expansion in East Africa
By Brand Spot
February 11, 2022
SEACOM has announced it will acquire selected infrastructure assets from Africell in Uganda. The acquisition marks a significant step for SEACOM and is a testament to the company’s commitment to providing, competitive end-to-end connectivity and ICT…
Visa Everywhere Initiative 2022 invites fintech and payment startups to showcase their solutions on a global stage
By Brand Spot
February 10, 2022
The Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a globally open innovation program is inviting fintech and payment startups to showcase their innovative products and solutions, with finalists gaining firsthand exposure to key fintech stakeholders across banking, merchant, VC…
Nokia appoints Pius Ang’asa as Country Manager for Kenya
By Brand Spot
February 7, 2022
Nokia has appointed Pius Ang’asa as Country Manager for Kenya. He will be the primary interface with local authorities and government and be responsible for establishing and leading the Country Sales Committee (CSC) to foster…
Canon Unveils the EOS R3 Professional Camera
By Brand Spot
February 3, 2022
: In alignment with the company’s commitment and dedication to Innovation, Canon CCNA recently announced the next leap forward in full-frame mirrorless cameras – the professional-grade Canon EOS R3. Building on the success of the…
Moove secures $10m financing From NBK Capital Partners
By Brand Spot
February 3, 2022
NBK Capital Partners Mezzanine Fund II has announced that it closed a $10 million financing facility with Uber’s exclusive vehicle supply partner in Africa, the mobility fintech, Moove. The innovative asset-backed venture debt marks the…
i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage Startups
February 3, 2025
Kenyan logistics startup Amitruck raises $4m seed funding
By Brand Spot
February 3, 2022
Kenya-based digital trucking logistics startup Amitruck has secured $4 million in seed funding to expand its operations across Africa. The fundraising was led by Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV), a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that…