Funding

CureRoot uses AI to steer future medicinal discoveries

The South African start-up uses technology, especially AI, to explore the potential of African medicinal plants for discovering new drugs.
Lezeth Khoza
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Yellow Card SA picks Kamogelo Mosime as country manager

Mosime's new job intends to achieve meaningful change in increasing financial inclusion, facilitating cross-border economic engagement.
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Jan 24, 2025

Moniepoint secures fresh Series C funding from Visa

Visa described this investment as a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance financial inclusion.
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Oct 30, 2024

Telecom Egypt secures $369m loan facility

According to the telco, the refinancing comes at an important strategic point, aligning with Telecom Egypt's continued efforts to improve cash flow.
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Oct 25, 2024

Pargo expands presence into Egyptian e-commerce sector

Prior to this expansion, Pargo raised $4 million in investment. The funds will help the company operate in Egypt's growing e-commerce sector.
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Oct 15, 2024

Egypt's WellPal heads to Saudi with new funding

The firm says the fresh capital injection will enable it to accelerate and become the go-to platform for health-conscious consumers across Saudi Arabia.
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Jan 11, 2024

Kenya received most of start-up funding in Africa in 2023

Kenyan President William Ruto announced the increased financing yesterday on X.
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OnAfrica Investment Syndicate launches to fund start-ups

Startups supported by OnAfrica Investment Syndicate are eligible for support ranging from $100,000 to $400,000.
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Sahara Ventures to introduce Tanzanian angel investor fund

As part of his ambitions to form an angel investment fund, Sahara Ventures CEO discussed the startup environment with ITWeb Africa for this story.
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Oct 2, 2023

Starlink, Jumia collaborate for African consumer market growth

The e-commerce company claims first consumer retail deal for the continent, with Nigeria and Kenya as initial markets.
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Oct 2, 2023

African start-up funding drops

A report by Disrupt Africa shows that funding by African start-ups for the first nine months of the year is down 48% from the same period last year.
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Feb 11, 2016

Kenya's Bamba Group the next Dropbox?

Global tech investor selects its first company from East Africa.