Stories By Vallency Otieno
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Nigeria’s Microtraction Launches Scout Program to Expand Their Investment Deals Across Africa
July 9, 2019Lagos-based early-stage investment Firm, Microtraction has launched a scout program that will empower venture-backed founders and...
Mergers and Acquisitions
The Most Notable African Startup Acquisitions of 2019
July 4, 2019While 2019 has been a big year for startups and technology companies in Africa raising massive...
Africa's Latest
Kenyan Based Sistema.bio Wins 2019 Ashden Award for Promoting Clean Cooking
June 26, 2019Sistema.bio, a company that builds hybrid reactor biodigester has been awarded the 2019 Ashden Award for...
Africa's Latest
Kenyan AgriTech Startups Solar Freeze, Illuminum Greenhouses Bank US$100,000 at Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2019
June 25, 2019Two Kenyan AgriTech startups have won a total of US$100,000 at the Cisco Global Problem Solver...
Funding
GreenTec Capital Invests in Zambia’s WidEnergy Africa
June 25, 2019GreenTec has announced an investment into Zambia-based WidEnergy Africa LTD. WidEnergy is a woman-led Zambian for-profit...
Funding
In Brief: Egyptian Startup SWVL Raises US$42M for Africa Expansion
June 20, 2019Cairo-based transportation startup Swvl has raised US$42 million as it looks to expand into other parts of...
TravelTech
5 Rising TravelTech Startups in Africa Worth Following
June 18, 2019The travel and tourism industry in Africa has made significant progress over the last ten years...
Funding
Cape Town Based Inclusivity Solutions Banks US$1.56M Funding Led by Goodwell Investments
June 13, 2019Inclusivity Solutions, the company that designs, builds and operates digital insurance solutions in South Africa, has...
Africa's Latest
Kenya Launches US$47M Financing for Private Sector to Provide Solar Solutions in Marginalized Counties
June 12, 2019The government of Kenya has launched a US$47 million (KSh 4.7 billion) Facility under the Kenya-Off-Grid...
Africa's Latest
Kenyan TravelTech Startup, Cloud9xp Merges With HeartBeat Adventures, Appoints MD, Chairman
June 11, 2019Cloud9xp, leading online marketplace, booking service and distributor for leisure experiences, have partnered with Heartbeat Adventures,...
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