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@AppsAfrica shared
On Mar 28, 2023
Côte d’Ivoire unveils Startup Act to boost tech sector - The Ivorian government is ramping up its efforts to support tech start-ups with the launch of the Startup Act, a new framework designed to help promising young companies thrive https://t.co/RwTm3nZ7A4
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Côte d’Ivoire unveils Startup Act to boost tech sector

Côte d’Ivoire unveils Startup Act to boost tech sector

The Ivorian government is ramping up its efforts to support tech start-ups with the launch of the Startup Act.

@Wimbart shared
On Apr 3, 2023
New report released by @DisruptAfrica reveals African tech startup funding in Q1 is down by 57% compared to the same period last year due to global economic downturn. Will we see the funding heights of 2022 return for the African tech community? https://t.co/AJ20LGpKgL
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African tech startup funding dramatically declines in Q1 2023

African tech startup funding dramatically declines in Q1 2023

African tech startups raised US$649,303,000 between January 1 and March 31 this year, down 57.2 per cent on the total from the corresponding period in 2022, as the sector begins to feel the ...

@VenturesAfrica shared
On Mar 31, 2023
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African startups working to expand internet access across the continent

African startups working to expand internet access across the continent

African startups are leveraging technology to overcome infrastructure challenges, and expand internet access across Africa.

@AfriFintech shared
On Mar 29, 2023
@ourpaydayHQ, a neobank that issues global accounts (USD, EUR, GBP) to Africans, has raised $3 million in a round led by @moniepoint, as it looks to power the future of work with borderless payment options for freelancers and remote workers. @TechCrunch https://t.co/hfbujNZB85
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Payday wants to power the future of work for Africa with $3M seed led by Moniepoint Inc

Payday wants to power the future of work for Africa with $3M seed led by Moniepoint Inc

Payday, a Techstars-backed neobank issuing global accounts to Africans and the diaspora, raises funding led by African soonicorn Moniepoint.

@AfricaTechSMT shared
On Mar 30, 2023
Payday, the Pan-African #neobank issuing global accounts to Africans, has secured $3M seed round, led by @moniepoint https://t.co/yN2LwLBC3f
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Payday Secures $3M Seed Round to Power the Future of Work for Africa

Payday Secures $3M Seed Round to Power the Future of Work for Africa

Payday, the leading Pan-African neobank issuing global (USD, EUR & GBP) accounts to Africans, has secured $3M seed round, led by Moniepoint Inc, with participation from HoaQ, DFS Lab’s ...

@AfricaTechSMT shared
On Apr 3, 2023
Pitch live session at #ATSNBO 2023 - How glover is harnessing the hidden economy behind gift cards – presented by @DamyLayode, CEO, @Gloverapp. Here is how they are changing the #giftcard industry. #AfricanTech https://t.co/tkS615LzDk
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How Glover is Harnessing the Hidden Economy Behind Giftcards

How Glover is Harnessing the Hidden Economy Behind Giftcards

How Glover is Harnessing the Hidden Economy Behind Giftcards - presented by Damilola Layode, CEO from Glover App.

@AfriFintech shared
On Mar 28, 2023
Nigerian last-mile logistics startup @fezdeliveryco has raised $1 million in a round led by @vp_fund, with participation from Voltron Capital, Acasia Ventures and other angel investors. Via @TechCrunch. https://t.co/P70ttXDprR
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Techstars-backed Fez Delivery gets funding to scale its last-mile logistics platform

Techstars-backed Fez Delivery gets funding to scale its last-mile logistics platform

Lagos-based Fez Delivery receives $1 million to expand its last-mile logistics capabilities across its hubs.

@techloy shared
On Mar 31, 2023
Nigerian banking startup Moniepoint to acquire Rwandan neobank Payday https://t.co/nm8MqcnP1d https://t.co/C7FuQOornx
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Nigerian banking startup, Moniepoint to acquire Rwandan neobank, Payday

Nigerian banking startup, Moniepoint to acquire Rwandan neobank, Payday

Nigeria-based business banking startup Moniepoint is reportedly set to acquire Rwandan neobank Payday in a cash-plus-equity deal priced under $40 million, according to a WeeTracker report. ...

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