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Hohm Energy has launched its festive season ad for solar plant adoption, allowing customers to get R5000 back on their installations

November 17, 2023

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Itana shared its work and vision at the Africa’s New Cities Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, represented by co-founder & CEO Luqman Edu

November 15, 2023

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LinkedIn

Nexford University just released a report on Kenya’s skills landscape outlining the most in-demand skills from surveys of 350+ of Kenya’s top employers

November 13, 2023

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Other

Panda Health has announced that individuals employed by hospitals and health systems can now access its digital health platform at no cost

November 9, 2023

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Other

Afropolitan has launched Afropass, a VIP passport to premium African culture, events, and merchant experiences globally via one app.

November 8, 2023

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Other

https://panda.health/news/panda-health-launches-clinician-scheduling/

November 1, 2023

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TechCabal hits one million web users – the largest audience in its ten-year history

October 31, 2023

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Techcabal

The World Is Becoming More African

October 28, 2023

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Google

HouseAfrica was one of 6 startups selected for the 4th edition of the StartupBootcamp Afritech Accelerator

October 27, 2023

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LinkedIn

Stears launches its inflation forecast solution to guide investment and policy decisions

October 18, 2023

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Other

Insights

Accelerate Africa supported by Empowering Economic Growth Foundation (EEGF)

February 7, 2025

Itana Partners with Accelerate Africa to Empower African Entrepreneurs

September 6, 2024

CatalyzU and Future Africa launch a new ‘How to Startup’ fellowship

April 26, 2024

#WhyWeInvested - CatalyzU

February 20, 2024

#WhyWeInvested - CD Care

December 11, 2023

#WhyWeInvested - Edves

November 29, 2023

#WhyWeInvested - Filmmakers Mart

November 16, 2023

What Africa's Venture Capital Pioneers can learn from the Grandfathers of Silicon Valley

November 13, 2023

Future Africa and Prosper Africa to Launch Accelerate Africa

May 10, 2023

SVB Collapse Happened, Now What? An overview of the fallout and guidance for building banking resilience

March 16, 2023

Moove takes in $76M equity, debt from Mubadala and BlackRock at a $550M valuation

August 10, 2023

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Techcrunch

ApplyBoard’s Alumni of Impact awards honour former international students: UW grad Iyinoluwa Aboyeji among inaugural winners

July 23, 2023

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Google

Google for Startups Black Founders Cohort Africa - Including 3 Future Africa Portfolio Companies: Evolve Credit, Jumba, & MDaaS

June 20, 2023

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Google

Prosper Africa Partners with Future Africa to Launch Accelerate Africa for African Entrepreneurs

May 1, 2023

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Google

Andela acquires Qualified, a global platform for assessing technical talents

March 9, 2023

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Techcabal

Jumba, a Kenyan startup simplifying sourcing of construction supplies, raises $4.5M

February 19, 2023

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Techcrunch

Costanoa Ventures and Norrsken22 back Smile Identity in $20M Series B round

February 15, 2023

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Techcrunch

Nigerian agritech Releaf gets more capital as it launches new tech for food processing

January 9, 2023

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Techcrunch

Kenya’s Uncover raises $1M to expand skincare product enterprise across Africa

December 2, 2022

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Techcrunch

Tanzania’s YC alum Ramani raises $32M to digitize CPG supply chains, lend resellers

November 23, 2022

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Techcrunch

Accelerate Africa supported by Empowering Economic Growth Foundation (EEGF)

February 7, 2025

Itana Partners with Accelerate Africa to Empower African Entrepreneurs

September 6, 2024

CatalyzU and Future Africa launch a new ‘How to Startup’ fellowship

April 26, 2024

#WhyWeInvested - CatalyzU

February 20, 2024

#WhyWeInvested - CD Care

December 11, 2023

#WhyWeInvested - Edves

November 29, 2023

#WhyWeInvested - Filmmakers Mart

November 16, 2023

What Africa's Venture Capital Pioneers can learn from the Grandfathers of Silicon Valley

November 13, 2023

Future Africa and Prosper Africa to Launch Accelerate Africa

May 10, 2023

SVB Collapse Happened, Now What? An overview of the fallout and guidance for building banking resilience

March 16, 2023

Afropolitan was featured in Wired Japan for their work building a new digital nation for Africans and diasporans

Afropolitan was featured in Wired Japan for their work building a new digital nation for Africans and diasporans

ElectricFish just opened its new HQ and manufacturing facility in San Carlos

ElectricFish just opened its new HQ and manufacturing facility in San Carlos

Flutterwave recently partnered with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to build and equip a state-of-the-art Cybercrime Research Center

Flutterwave recently partnered with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to build and equip a state-of-the-art Cybercrime Research Center

Empawa Africa announced Tekno as its latest partner artist, producer, and investor

Empawa Africa announced Tekno as its latest partner artist, producer, and investor

Afriex just launched a new referral program that offers you $10 for each new user you refer

Afriex just launched a new referral program that offers you $10 for each new user you refer

FoodCourt is offering a Tems-themed menu highlighting the superstar’s food picks for users looking to connect with her new ‘Born in the Wild’ album. Orders from Tems’ picks are delivered with a special note from Tems.

FoodCourt is offering a Tems-themed menu highlighting the superstar’s food picks for users looking to connect with her new ‘Born in the Wild’ album. Orders from Tems’ picks are delivered with a special note from Tems.

Filmmakers Mart just launched Rollpay, a platform that streamlines payment processes and enhances management of film productions. Join the waitlist for access to exclusive discounts and early-access to premium features

Filmmakers Mart just launched Rollpay, a platform that streamlines payment processes and enhances management of film productions. Join the waitlist for access to exclusive discounts and early-access to premium features

CatalyzU just announced the first cohort of the ‘How to Startup’ Fellowship in partnership with our team at Future Africa

CatalyzU just announced the first cohort of the ‘How to Startup’ Fellowship in partnership with our team at Future Africa

Foondamate was recently spotlighted by Meta for their work building proprietary LLMs with Meta Llama that help democratize educational resources for high school learners

Foondamate was recently spotlighted by Meta for their work building proprietary LLMs with Meta Llama that help democratize educational resources for high school learners

Accelerate Africa unveils 10 startups at ‘Invest in the Future II’ Investor Summit

Accelerate Africa unveils 10 startups at ‘Invest in the Future II’ Investor Summit

GitStart just named Maria Zhang — a veteran engineering leader from Meta, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Yahoo, and Tinder — as its newest Board Member

GitStart just named Maria Zhang — a veteran engineering leader from Meta, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Yahoo, and Tinder — as its newest Board Member

Bamboo launches Nigerian stocks to help Nigerians diversify portfolio

Bamboo launches Nigerian stocks to help Nigerians diversify portfolio

FoodCourt just launched Gift Cards for users looking to gift special meals to the special people in their lives

FoodCourt just launched Gift Cards for users looking to gift special meals to the special people in their lives

Edves is organizing Catalyst 2024, themed ‘Velocity with AI,’ from May 31 to June 1 in Lagos, to enhance conversations around AI-driven solutions that help address educational challenges in Nigeria

Edves is organizing Catalyst 2024, themed ‘Velocity with AI,’ from May 31 to June 1 in Lagos, to enhance conversations around AI-driven solutions that help address educational challenges in Nigeria

TechCabal is now selling Early Bird Tickets to the second edition of Moonshot, its industry-leading flagship conference that brings together players in the tech ecosystem to collaborate and share insights.

TechCabal is now selling Early Bird Tickets to the second edition of Moonshot, its industry-leading flagship conference that brings together players in the tech ecosystem to collaborate and share insights.

ElectricFish was awarded the Innovator Prize at the Clean Power for Hours Challenge organized by the US Department of Homeland Security

ElectricFish was awarded the Innovator Prize at the Clean Power for Hours Challenge organized by the US Department of Homeland Security

Akiba Digital just launched the AkibaOne Collaborate program for startups looking to benefit from mutual endorsements, share valuable tech tools, and enjoy discounts and credits.

Akiba Digital just launched the AkibaOne Collaborate program for startups looking to benefit from mutual endorsements, share valuable tech tools, and enjoy discounts and credits.

Ramani and Stanbic Bank Tanzani have launched a strategic partnership to enhance domestic trade and financial inclusion in Tanzania, aiming to foster economic growth and improve financial accessibility.

Ramani and Stanbic Bank Tanzani have launched a strategic partnership to enhance domestic trade and financial inclusion in Tanzania, aiming to foster economic growth and improve financial accessibility.

Stears just published its latest consumer report titled ‘Assessing Consumer Market Potential in Sub-Saharan Africa

Stears just published its latest consumer report titled ‘Assessing Consumer Market Potential in Sub-Saharan Africa

ElectricFish was named to TIME Magazine and Statista’s prestigious Top 250 Greentech Companies List of 2024

ElectricFish was named to TIME Magazine and Statista’s prestigious Top 250 Greentech Companies List of 2024

CatalyzU and Future Africa launch a new ‘How to Startup’ fellowship

CatalyzU and Future Africa launch a new ‘How to Startup’ fellowship

Kibo School just welcomed its 11th cohort of Try Kibo, a 5-week program that offers free classes on Python and Data Science

Kibo School just welcomed its 11th cohort of Try Kibo, a 5-week program that offers free classes on Python and Data Science

Releaf was featured in the New York Times as a leading example of agricultural innovation in Africa and around the world

Releaf was featured in the New York Times as a leading example of agricultural innovation in Africa and around the world

Uber leads $100M investment in African mobility fintech Moove as valuation hits $750M | TechCrunch

Uber leads $100M investment in African mobility fintech Moove as valuation hits $750M | TechCrunch