Top news of the week: 19.12.2022.
Pan-African early-stage firm Ventures Platform closes fund, hits $46M
Ventures Platform, a Pan-African early-stage venture capital firm, has reached the final close of its fund at $46 million as it looks to double down on “category-leading” companies across ...
20 African entrepreneur support organisations selected for Village Capital project
Small Foundation and Village Capital have selected 20 African entrepreneur support organisations (ESOs) that work with rural-impacting enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa to take part in the ...
Supporting Africa's digital transformation
During the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Google is reaffirming shared values and showcasing ongoing support for digital transformation.
Africa's Weekly Fintech Review
US-Africa Leaders Forum makes big commitments, Sun King raises additional $70M for Series D, Ventures Platform closes $46M USD fund, and MUCH MORE!
African startup invited to apply for Making More Health Business Accelerator
African startups are invited to apply for the Making More Health Business Accelerator, a structured business growth programme targeted at social entrepreneurs with innovative solutions in ...
This Tanzanian fintech has expanded its services into the European market
NALA, a Tanzanian fintech company, has expanded its services into the European market, an expansion that will now allow the fintech to operate in 19 European countries and enable ...
Venture Capital Prepares For An Uncertain, Multipolar Future
Startups looking to attract venture capital in emerging markets should locate in innovation hubs, target edge industries and have ample access to end users, regardless of their nation’s ...
This partnership will boost medical supply deliveries in Rwanda
Zipline has announced an expanded partnership with the Rwandan government to boost medical supply deliveries in the country. The partnership will allow government agencies including the ...