Healthcare remains on top priority in any African country’s agenda and pioneering it is Jayesh Saini, a successful entrepreneur who has the vision to have the largest healthcare setup in …
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South African digital lender Lulalend secures $35M series B
by Editorby EditorSmall businesses across Africa have continually struggled to access loans due to a lack of collateral and credit history as well as high-interest rates doubled by harsh criteria for lending …
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Mawingu raises $9m to expand operations across Kenya & increase access to affordable internet
by Editorby EditorMawingu, a Kenyan-based Internet service provider has successfully closed $9 million Series B investment to support its roll-out infrastructure across Kenya that will increase access to affordable internet connectivity to …
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Egypt’s fintech MNT-Halan secures $400 million at valuation of $1 billion
by Editorby EditorEgyptian fintech and e-commerce ecosystem MNT-Halan has secured up to $400 million in equity and debt financing from local and global investors as it continues to serve underbanked and unbanked …
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UAE-based B2B fintech Alaan raises $4.5 million pre-Series A round for expansion
by Editorby EditorUAE-based Alaan, the leading spend management platform for Middle Eastern businesses has raised $4.5 million pre-Series A funding, backed by Presight Capital, Y Combinator, and angel investors. Together with the …
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Xiaomi’s first-ever electric vehicle spotted testing with CEO and team
by Editorby EditorXiaomi has been hard at work to actualize its first electric car. After investing $1.5 billion in 2021 in its car division, the results are starting to show with its …
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Carry1st raises $27M to develop and publish games in Africa
by Editorby EditorCarry1st has raised $27 million to develop and publish mobile games in Africa — a big milestone in an otherwise tough time to raise money. The funding comes a year …
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Seedstars launched Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa (EWEA) program
by Editorby EditorWomen entrepreneurs face multiple challenges to accessing finance, with an estimated $42 billion financing gap for African women across business value chains. According to the United Nations Global Entrepreneurship Monitor …
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Releaf secures $3.3 million Pre-Series a funding, unveils new technologies
by Editorby EditorReleaf, a technology company that makes it easier for consumer goods manufacturers in Africa to access high-quality ingredients for their factories, has raised $3.3 million in an oversubscribed Pre-Series A …
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Vodafone to receive $1.8 bln from sale of Hungarian unit
by Editorby EditorBritish telecom group Vodafone said it had agreed to sell its Hungarian business to local IT company 4iG and the Hungarian state and would receive a total cash consideration of …