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ThriveAgric raises $56.4m debt funding to accelerate pan-Africa expansion plans

The investment will enable the company to grow its 200,000+ farmer base, and expand into new African markets, including Ghana, Zambia and Kenya.

Lendsqr’s cloud lending ecosystem is making credit affordable for all

Lendsqr plans to connect lenders to capital providers and integrate distributors, BNPL providers and other players in the credit industry into its cloud lending ecosystem.

Gricd and HaulTrac to deliver essential healthcare commodities on behalf of USAID

Gricd will enable the delivery of essential healthcare commodities on behalf of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Togo to host Equiano, Google’s subsea cable that will transform the West Africa’s broadband landscape

Société d’Infrastructures Numériques (SIN) and CSquared form a joint-venture in major digital infrastructure transformation initiative that lands Google’s Equiano Cable in Togo as the country takes steps to become a leading logistics and services hub in West Africa

Big Cabal Media secures $2.3 million seed funding, plans to expand its digital products

Big Cabal Media (BCM) has secured $2.3 million in a round led by MaC Venture Capital to close its Seed Series

Luno launches Luno Expeditions to accelerate the development of the new financial ecosystem

Luno Expeditions will scale up investments to 200-300 per year, making it one of the most prolific early-stage fintech investors globally.

Spleet gets $625k in a pre-seed round to enable rent financing in Africa

Spleet raises $625k in a pre-seed round to build rent financing and tenant verification solutions for Africans.

YC-backed Curacel launches Grow, to enable technology companies offer insurance seamlessly

The solution is designed to integrate seamlessly with any technology platform and Curacel’s AI-powered infrastructure means claims can be submitted and processed in real time.

Moove secures $105 million in Series A2 round to scale its vehicle financing model globally

Moove has secured $105 million in an oversubscribed Series A2 round* consisting of equity and debt. The round was led by Speedinvest, Left Lane Capital and thelatest.ventures

Antler East Africa closes $13.5 million fund to invest in early-stage startups

Antler East Africa has closed a $13.5 million fund to invest in Africa's early-stage startups.

Yep! secures $1.5 million pre-seed to scale its lending operations in Africa

Nigerian digital bank, Yep! has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed round led by pan-African VC Greenhouse Capital.

OkHi secures $1.5 million seed extension to address Africa’s smart address verification issues

OkHi has raised $1.5 million seed extension to address smart address verification issues in Africa.