Endeavor Kenya Unveils Scale-Up Program Empowering High-Growth Founders
November 27, 2023
Endeavor Kenya, a non-profit organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs, has launched its inaugural cohort-based initiative for high-growth founders, the ScaleUp Program. The program will identify ten high-growth ventures based in East Africa and support them…
Women in Tech Program Grants USD 70,000 to 7 Women-Led Startups in Kenya
October 26, 2023
Standard Chartered Bank and @iBizAfrica have announced the 6th cohort of the Women in Tech Incubator program. Themed ‘Leveraging Technology for Impact,’ the ceremony witnessed the felicitation of seven outstanding women-led businesses, each receiving a…
Google Announces 11 African Startups for Inaugural Africa AI First Accelerator Program
October 5, 2023
Google has unveiled the first cohort for its ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First’ program, marking a significant leap forward for African innovation. The 11 selected startups, chosen from a competitive field of groundbreaking projects,…
29 African Healthcare Startups Secure Funding and Support from Gates Foundation, MSD, and More
September 18, 2023
29 startups have been selected to receive funding and impact support from prominent organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD, Microsoft, and others. The second cohort of the Investing in Innovation Africa (i3)…
Two Kenyan Startups Selected for TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200
September 4, 2023
The TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200 is set to take place later this month in San Francisco. The event is scheduled for September 19 through to September 21 and will see two Kenyan startups showcase…
Madica Bolsters Africa's Tech Sector with Key Appointments
July 25, 2023
Madica has announced the strategic appointments of Rose Odengo and Brenda Wangari. The new appointments strengthen Madica’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation in the tech sector across the continent. Odengo’s extensive wealth of experience and expertise will…
Africa Tech Summit London Announces 12 Promising Ventures for Investment Showcase at London Stock Exchange
May 24, 2023
Africa Tech Summit London has recently unveiled an exciting lineup of 12 African tech ventures that will present investment opportunities to investors, corporates, and industry experts at the prestigious London Stock Exchange on June 23rd….
Tyme Secures Ksh 10.6 Billion in Funding for Global Expansion
May 23, 2023
Tyme, the rapidly growing digital banking group, has announced a successful capital raise of $77.8 million from investors Norrsken22 and Blue Earth Capital. This pre-Series C funding round will fuel the company’s global expansion efforts….
Wasoko Expands Operations to Zambia
May 11, 2023
Wasoko has today announced its expansion into Zambia, marking the company’s first location in Southern Africa. The company will invest over $1mn in its first year of operations to support local Zambian businesses and communities…