d.light launches customer loyalty program for off-grid solar customers in Kenya
August 20, 2024
d.light has announced the launch of its new customer loyalty program – the first of its kind in the off-grid solar space. d.light officially launched the loyalty scheme, called “d.light Points Program”, in Kenya on…
Wimbart Calls for Participation in the 2024 Startup Performance Relations Survey
August 19, 2024
Wimbart is conducting the second edition of its pan-African research, ‘Startup Performance Reporting in Africa: Aligning Startup and Investor Expectations.’ The survey aims to understand the intricacies of investor relations within the African tech ecosystem and…
6 startups selected to be part of BetaLab’s 12-week pre-incubation program
August 13, 2024
BetaLab, Britam’s innovation hub, has announced the selection of 6 startups to be part of its 12-week pre-incubation program. These startups address challenges in real estate, savings, SME financing, and healthcare. Through the pre-incubation period,…
Founders Factory Africa Rebrands to 54 Collective
August 9, 2024
Founders Factory Africa has rebranded to 54 Collective. 54 Collective builds on its exceptional track record of investing in and scaling early-stage ventures in Africa. The new name, 54 Collective, reflects the firm’s ambitious pan-African…
Three Kenyan Startups Join the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 8th Cohort
August 1, 2024
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has announced its 8th cohort of 10 startups utilizing AI to tackle challenges across Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa. These startups are addressing healthcare, cargo mobility, energy solutions, and…
Antler Nairobi Seeks to Invest $2 Million into Early-Stage Startups
July 30, 2024
If you are a startup founder or have a startup idea, this is your chance to get support from Antler Nairobi. This was shared on LinkedIn by Marie Nielsen, a partner at Antler Africa. The…
d.light Records Highest Ever Quarterly Profits in Q2 2024
July 30, 2024
d.light achieved its highest ever quarterly revenue and profits in Q2 2024, the company announced today. Consecutive record-breaking monthly revenue figures in May and June, combined with improved operational efficiencies, led to Q2 2024 being…
Intron Health Closes a $1.6 Million Pre-seed Funding Round
July 25, 2024
Intron Health has announced the close of a $1.6 Million pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Microtraction, with participation from Plug and Play Ventures, Jaza Rift Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Africa Health Ventures, OpenseedVC, Pi Campus, Alumni Angel, and Baker Bridge Capital. The…
Vodacom Tanzania Unveils Season 3 Winners of its Digital Accelerator Program
July 17, 2024
Summary The third season of Tanzania’s Digital Accelerator Program has come to an end with a Demo Day event. This was a three-month acceleration program was in partnership with MassChallenge and Huawei. The program featured…