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Aboki Africa closes pre-seed round led by Mono’s CEO Abdul Hassan

Aboki Africa, a fast-growing Nigerian fintech startup, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed round led by Mono's CEO, Abdul Hassan, alongside Niche Capital Limited, Ingressive Capital, and other strategic investors.

Evolve Credit launches cloud lending software, Configure

Africa has a credit gap of about $300 billion. And accessible banking and credit are needed now more than ever to close the gap. Evolve Credit, through Configure — its cloud lending software, is providing the technology to enable this to happen at scale.

Helium Health acquires Meddy, Qatar’s doctor booking platform

Helium Health, a Lagos-based healthcare technology provider, acquired Meddy, a UAE-based doctor booking platform in an undisclosed deal.

Busha’s new app allows you to buy crypto from as low as ₦250

Busha's new app allows users to buy crypto from as low as ₦250. You can also set recurring purchases and place limit buys and sells.

Flutterwave halts Disha’s closure with an acquisition

Flutterwave has acquired Disha in an undisclosed deal, thereby reversing the online no-code tool's planned closure.

South Africa’s JUMO backed by Fidelity, Visa, Kingsway in latest $120M round

JUMO, a South Africa- and London-based fintech company has raised $120 million in the latest funding led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, LLC.

Moove partners with Lori Systems to bridge the financing gap for Africa’s trucking and logistics industry.

Moove has partnered with Lori Systems to enable access to affordable vehicle financing within Africa’s trucking and logistics industry.

OZÉ, Shopa, Swoove, and Tendo to receive US $120,000 in grant funding from the Catalyst Fund

Four Ghanaian digital commerce companies, OZÉ, Shopa, Swoove, and Tendo will receive US$120,000 in grant funding from the Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator as part of the Accelerator's 2nd cohorts.

Chipper Cash is now a Unicorn with $150 million extension round led by FTX

Chipper Cash has earned the highly coveted unicorn badge after FTX led a $150 million extension round for the African cross-border payments company.

Jise raises $100,000 angel funding, commences food delivery in Lagos

Nigeria’s first food-only delivery platform, Jise has raised $100,000 angel investment from notable investors including, Backroom Capital — Nigeria, Winston Capital — Ireland, Jonny Enagwolor, Co-Founder Treepz Inc amongst others.

Payday becomes the first Rwandan company to join Techstars Toronto Accelerator

Payday becomes the first Rwandan company in history to join the prestigious 3-months Accelerator program that provides entrepreneurs with invaluable skills, resources, and connections to a large pool of global talent and investors.

AVPA and Investor Flow to promote impact investments in Africa

Pan-African network for social investors, African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) and Investor Flow announced a strategic partnership to further promote impact investing across Africa.