Benjamin Dada

Thrive Agric pauses crowdfunding, doubles down on building tech to support agriculture.

Thrive Agric completed its repayment to retail investors (crowdfunders) in April 2021, after COVID-19 induced delays. Now, they will double down on technology to build the largest network of farmers across Africa.

Bodds support launches new customer-centric website for individuals, businesses and schools

Customers can easily start a repair, track repair status and chat with a support agent from the new Bodds support website.

Lemonade Finance, a fintech startup easing cross-border transactions for Africans

Cross-border payments are a source of pain for Africans. Lemonade wants to solve the usage restrictions, long transaction completion time and high fees.

Derek Distenfield: Silicon Valley Investor building bridges to Nigerian Startups #GoGlobal

Derek Distenfield is an entrepreneur, co-founder and COO of GSD Venture Studios, a Silicon Valley-based investment and venture building firm.

Ingressive for Good partners HNG Internship, launches tech-related scholarships for 50,000 African Youths

"We are looking to empower more Africans to become the next Christabel", says Director of Communications, Ingressive For Good.

Flutterwave announces Series C funding of $170 million, attains Unicorn status

Sokowatch, an e-commerce platform that supplies and finances stores in East Africa, has been named as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2021.

Spotify’s expansion and the short history of music distribution in Nigeria

Spotify is expanding to Nigeria. This piece shines a light on the history of music distribution and the advent of streaming platforms in Nigeria.

[Exclusive] Interview with veteran Nigerian investor, Olumide Soyombo

Olumide Soyombo is one of Nigeria's leading angel investors. He has invested in over 26 companies that are still active including Paystack which was acquire by stripe.

BD Insider, Letter 67 on CBN crypto ban, Providus, Rubies, Disha and more…

A deep dive into CBN's crypto ban, Providus bank virtual account services withdrawal, Rubies Issue with NIBSS, Disha's proposed shutdown and more.

Connected Analytics (parent of ThankUCash) announces 7-figure seed round

After $320,000 pre-Seed round, ThankUCash's parent company, Connected Analytics has announced its Seed raise with eyes set on Series A for April/May 2021.

Risevest’s Head of Marketing exits startup, amidst COVID-19 and WFH concerns

Risevest's Head of Marketing, Efe Uduigwomen, has resigned. And a snafu ensued, compelling Rise CEO Eke Eleanya to write a rejoinder.

Sahil Lavingia is looking to invest in more African startups

"My plan is to invest millions of dollars into Africa over the coming years. I believe it is the future", says Sahil Lavingia in a chat with Benjamin Dada.