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@Wimbart shared
On Mar 2, 2023
📢Applications for the @GoogleforStartups Black Founders Fund 2023 are now open to the public! We encourage all early-stage Black founders to apply. Learn more and apply by March 26th → https://t.co/ZRN6Z0b49s https://t.co/gnQyOaOJRu
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Black Founders Fund 3 Applications (Africa)

Black Founders Fund 3 Applications (Africa)

Google's third Black Founders Fund in Europe and Africa.

@AfricaTechSMT shared
On Mar 6, 2023
RT @Techpointdotng: Hackers have made away with over ₦2.9 bn of Flutterwave's money. The fintech Unicorn is seeking to freeze personal accounts in 27 Nigerian banks, and fintechs, where the monies were transferred. More details https://t.co/VoTFQrZoDm
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Hackers have stolen ₦2.9 billion from Flutterwave accounts, motion filed to freeze accounts connected with stolen funds

Hackers have stolen ₦2.9 billion from Flutterwave accounts, motion filed to freeze accounts connected with stolen funds

In early February 2023, hackers transferred over ₦2.9 billion from Flutterwave accounts. While police investigations are ongoing, Flutterwave is seeking to freeze accounts where some of the ...

@DisruptAfrica shared
On Mar 1, 2023
11 startups selected for pitch stage of MultiChoice Africa accelerator programme https://t.co/DZFcc8u1qv
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11 startups selected for pitch stage of MultiChoice Africa accelerator programme

11 startups selected for pitch stage of MultiChoice Africa accelerator programme

Eleven startups have been selected for the next stage of the MultiChoice Africa Accelerator, gaining the chance to pitch to prospective investors in Dubai. 

@VC4Africa shared
On Mar 2, 2023
Introducing the “Women Business Accelerator – 2023”, a 4-week growth program for women founders in #Somaliland seeking business growth, expansion & funding. Click this link to apply now 👉https://t.co/qoaDAgjjey #InnovateVentures #Womenbusinessaccelerator https://t.co/Vi4nf7IUdg
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Women Business Accelerator – 2023

Women Business Accelerator – 2023

Supercharging Somali Startups since 2012

@DisruptAfrica shared
On Mar 2, 2023
More than half Africa’s funded ventures in 2022 had taken part in an accelerator https://t.co/TEjh3oSFVo
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More than half Africa’s funded ventures in 2022 had taken part in an accelerator

More than half Africa’s funded ventures in 2022 had taken part in an accelerator

More than half the 633 funded African tech ventures in 2022 had at some point in their lifespan taken part in an accelerator or incubator programme.

@techloy shared
On Mar 6, 2023
Guinean fintech YMO raises €3M to expand its mobile payment services in West Africa https://t.co/Rxuel9enn4 https://t.co/aEFgujor8i
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Guinean fintech YMO raises €3M to expand its mobile payment services in West Africa

Guinean fintech YMO raises €3M to expand its mobile payment services in West Africa

Guinean fintech startup YMO has raised €3 million ($3.2 million) in seed funding from a group of venture capital funds including Breega and INCO Ventures. The investment represents one of ...

@Ventureburn shared
On Feb 28, 2023
MultiChoice Africa selects 11 start-ups to pitch to investors https://t.co/aAuchYAVCB
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MultiChoice Africa selects 11 start-ups to pitch to investors

MultiChoice Africa selects 11 start-ups to pitch to investors

The MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme is set to boost small- and medium-sized businesses across the continent.

@Ventureburn shared
On Feb 28, 2023
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Stitch launches CashPay for cash payments in Mzansi

Stitch launches CashPay for cash payments in Mzansi

Stitch has launched a new payments solution called CashPay. This enables businesses to accept cash payments made at ATMs.

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