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@MESTAfrica shared
On Nov 16, 2022
There’s a huge potential for streaming services in the African market. In this piece, @louismanu_ , Cofounder of @Wiflix_ , a MEST Portfolio Company, shares insights on the blueprint for success for local streaming platforms in Africa. Read more: https://t.co/IteEnggnsn https://t.co/WZQZsPkjHB
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Local streaming services have edge over global counterparts

Africa boasts huge potential for rapid growth in streaming services, believes Louis Manu, chief commercial officer of Wi-flix.

@MESTAfrica shared
On Nov 16, 2022
There’s a huge potential for streaming services in the African market. In this piece, @louismanu_ , Cofounder of @Wiflix_ , a MEST Portfolio Company, shares insights on the blueprint for success for local streaming platforms in Africa. Read more: https://t.co/IteEnggnsn https://t.co/WZQZsPkjHB
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Local streaming services have edge over global counterparts

Local streaming services have edge over global counterparts

Africa boasts huge potential for rapid growth in streaming services, believes Louis Manu, chief commercial officer of Wi-flix.

@AfriFintech shared
On Nov 15, 2022
@moduscapital, a New York-based venture platform, has launched Modus Africa, a $75M fund for AI and blockchain startups across sub-Saharan Africa. @TechCrunch. https://t.co/FcvdPonfFD
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Modus expands to sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its AI and blockchain-focused $75M fund

New York-based venture platform Modus launches Modus Africa, a $75 million VC fund for AI and blockchain startups across sub-Saharan Africa.

@AfriFintech shared
On Nov 15, 2022
@moduscapital, a New York-based venture platform, has launched Modus Africa, a $75M fund for AI and blockchain startups across sub-Saharan Africa. @TechCrunch. https://t.co/FcvdPonfFD
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Modus expands to sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its AI and blockchain-focused $75M fund

Modus expands to sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its AI and blockchain-focused $75M fund

New York-based venture platform Modus launches Modus Africa, a $75 million VC fund for AI and blockchain startups across sub-Saharan Africa.

@DisruptAfrica shared
On Nov 1, 2022
Check out all the recent episodes of Disrupt Podcast, including our focused on female fund managers and the African VC space! https://t.co/9a8FrdweDE
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DISRUPT AFRICA PODCAST

Available across every podcasting platform, Disrupt Podcast helps keep you in the loop on all that’s going on in the African tech startup ecosystem. Co-hosts Gabriella Mulligan and Tom Jackson recap all the major news and trends of the previous couple of weeks, while also bringing you ...

@DisruptAfrica shared
On Nov 1, 2022
Check out all the recent episodes of Disrupt Podcast, including our focused on female fund managers and the African VC space! https://t.co/9a8FrdweDE
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DISRUPT AFRICA PODCAST

DISRUPT AFRICA PODCAST

Available across every podcasting platform, Disrupt Podcast helps keep you in the loop on all that’s going on in the African tech startup ecosystem. Co-hosts Gabriella Mulligan and Tom ...

@AfriFintech shared
On Nov 25, 2022
@djamoci, an Ivorian fintech startup providing financial services for the unbanked and underbanked population, has raised $14 million in funding to drive its Francophone Africa expansion and increase its offerings. Via @TechCrunch. https://t.co/GrNVJySMHr
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Consumer finance app Djamo eyes Francophone Africa expansion, backed by new $14M round

Last February, Djamo got into YC, the first from Ivory Coast. Now, it has raised $14 million from the famed accelerator and other investors.

@AfriFintech shared
On Nov 25, 2022
@djamoci, an Ivorian fintech startup providing financial services for the unbanked and underbanked population, has raised $14 million in funding to drive its Francophone Africa expansion and increase its offerings. Via @TechCrunch. https://t.co/GrNVJySMHr
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Consumer finance app Djamo eyes Francophone Africa expansion, backed by new $14M round

Consumer finance app Djamo eyes Francophone Africa expansion, backed by new $14M round

Last February, Djamo got into YC, the first from Ivory Coast. Now, it has raised $14 million from the famed accelerator and other investors.

@TechCrunch shared
On Nov 3, 2022
500 Global, GIZ establish bootcamp for accelerators in Africa to help them define sustainable business models https://t.co/H314KF6zdJ by @annienjanja
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500 Global, GIZ establish bootcamp for accelerators in Africa to help them define sustainable business models

15 accelerators from Uganda, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and SA will participate in the program.

@TechCrunch shared
On Nov 3, 2022
500 Global, GIZ establish bootcamp for accelerators in Africa to help them define sustainable business models https://t.co/H314KF6zdJ by @annienjanja
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500 Global, GIZ establish bootcamp for accelerators in Africa to help them define sustainable business models

500 Global, GIZ establish bootcamp for accelerators in Africa to help them define sustainable business models

15 accelerators from Uganda, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and SA will participate in the program.

@VC4Africa shared
On Nov 10, 2022
RT @SiliconCape: #Startups in #Africa are showing its endurance and strength. According to reports, total #VC investment in Africa reached $1.8 billion in the first quarter of 2022 alone, a 150% increase compared with the same period in 2021: https://t.co/MTveC4gm45 https://t.co/Zcm886w3SW
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New report: Here’s why African fintech is fast-expanding

Despite talk of an overcrowded market and funding retreat, fintech is proving its mettle in the African markets.

@VC4Africa shared
On Nov 10, 2022
RT @SiliconCape: #Startups in #Africa are showing its endurance and strength. According to reports, total #VC investment in Africa reached $1.8 billion in the first quarter of 2022 alone, a 150% increase compared with the same period in 2021: https://t.co/MTveC4gm45 https://t.co/Zcm886w3SW
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New report: Here’s why African fintech is fast-expanding

New report: Here’s why African fintech is fast-expanding

Despite talk of an overcrowded market and funding retreat, fintech is proving its mettle in the African markets.

@techinafrica shared
On Nov 12, 2022
Ex-Interswitch board chairman and ex-Heritage Bank director help OjirehPrime raise $1,240,000. https://t.co/AFeeq9VO0w #africa #africatech
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Ex-Interswitch board chairman and ex-Heritage Bank director help OjirehPrime raise $1,240,000.

OjirehPrime, a Nigerian digital bank, has closed her pre-seed round with a $1,240,000 investment from some of the best investors any startup could hope for

@techinafrica shared
On Nov 12, 2022
Ex-Interswitch board chairman and ex-Heritage Bank director help OjirehPrime raise $1,240,000. https://t.co/AFeeq9VO0w #africa #africatech
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Ex-Interswitch board chairman and ex-Heritage Bank director help OjirehPrime raise $1,240,000.

Ex-Interswitch board chairman and ex-Heritage Bank director help OjirehPrime raise $1,240,000.

OjirehPrime, a Nigerian digital bank, has closed her pre-seed round with a $1,240,000 investment from some of the best investors any startup could hope for

@Ventureburn shared
On Nov 11, 2022
Twenty African youth-led enterprises have won grant funding of up to $100 000 each in this year’s African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT) competition. https://t.co/ppvIVNRxyq
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$2m in prizes awarded to African youth-led start-ups

Twenty African youth-led enterprises have won grant funding of up to $100 000 each in this year’s YouthADAPT competition.

@Ventureburn shared
On Nov 11, 2022
Twenty African youth-led enterprises have won grant funding of up to $100 000 each in this year’s African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT) competition. https://t.co/ppvIVNRxyq
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$2m in prizes awarded to African youth-led start-ups

$2m in prizes awarded to African youth-led start-ups

Twenty African youth-led enterprises have won grant funding of up to $100 000 each in this year’s YouthADAPT competition.

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The Africa Fintech Summit brings together change-makers, stakeholders, and innovators twice yearly, fostering collaboration and accelerated Fintech adoption.

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Technology news and analysis with a focus on founders and startup teams. Got a tip? https://t.co/J0WxnZxSRY

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African tech startup news and analysis. The official Twitter account of https://t.co/HxdpKl5bHg.

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Tech startups and entrepreneurs news in Africa. Funding, investments, innovation and more! https://t.co/8hQlKFm149

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Keeping you up to date on the evolution of technology in Africa. 📧 Get a 5-minute roundup of happenings in African tech every weekday: https://t.co/bRKpBPdDiu

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ABAN mobilises smart local investment capital to support promising entrepreneurs across Africa. learn more about https://t.co/kSy29ek5tm

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Connecting, Promoting & Supporting the Technology Startup community in Cape Town & the Western Cape #SiliconCape https://t.co/DQHF6sIgqz

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Founder @briterbridges💡building the knowledge infrastructure for business in #Africa and #underservedmarkets | Co-founder @LondonAfrica_ | 📷 https://t.co/rRfGb5YKNM

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#1 Tech Hub & Incubator in #Africa | Co-Working Space | We promote Tech #startups, #communities and #Innovation | Open #collaboration /Proud member of @AfriLabs

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Connecting a global audience to Africa. ✉️ : [email protected]

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Desiderata....All tweets personal! Retweets≠endorsements

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