Top news of the week: 16.01.2023.
Africa predicted to experience sustained funding slowdown in 2023
Operating environment for startups in Africa is expected to worsen this year, continuing the trend that picked up in the last half of 2022.
Jetstream, a Ghanaian e-logistics platform for Africa’s B2B importers and exporters, takes in $13M equity, debt
Proparco and other VCs back Jetstream, an e-logistics platform for Africa’s exporters and importers, in a $13 million debt and equity round.
Kenyan fintech Kwara raises $3M seed extension, signs deal to reach over 4,000 credit unions
Kwara has signed an exclusive digital solutions distribution agreement with the Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Cooperatives (Kuscco).
Funding for African startups broke new records last year
Francophone Africa's startups are beginning to see more funds come into their markets with Senegal leading the cohort.
Top countries that led Africa’s innovation in 2022
More African countries are exploring their innovative prowess. Here are the top ten African countries that led innovation in 2022.
Africa: Detailed Press Guidance for Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Travel to Africa
Press Release - Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen will travel to Senegal, Zambia, and South Africa from January 17 through January 28.
Daily Crunch: Pet tech startup Digitail fetches $11M Series A led by Atomico
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Top 10 investors in African startups in 2022
Startup funding in Africa reached another record in 2022, despite a global slowdown. Here are the top investors in African startups for 2022.