Johnstone Kpilaakaa

How these six African founders scaled their startups

In the Zero to Scale series this year, six founders shared how they were able to build and scale their startups; we compiled six lessons out of their experiences.

BD Insider, Letter 93: A review of happenings in Africa’s tech ecosystem

2021 is Africa's tech ecosystem's most exciting year yet, over $4.27 billion was jointly raised by startups. We look at the ups and downs of the year.

Nigerian edtech, Teesas to improve its offering with its $1.6 million pre-seed funding round

Nigerian-focused edtech startup, Teesas has raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed round, to provide e-learning materials in indigenous languages for young Nigerians.

African tech startups jointly raised over $4.27 billion in 800+ deals in 2021

In 2021, tech startups operating across Africa have jointly raised over $4.27 billion in 800+ deals, this record quadruped the $1.1 billion that was pumped into the continent amidst the pandemic last year.

Planet42 secures $30 million, to expand car inventory in South Africa and Mexico

Planet42, a South Africa-based car subscription company has raised a $30 million equity round, to expand its car inventory in South Africa and Mexico.

AdvoKC launches digital platform for Nigerians to track campaign promises

AdvoKC, a youth-led civic-tech organization has launched a digital platform that allows citizens to hold its elected public officials in Nigeria accountable.

BD Insider, Letter 92: Bitcoin Trust Fund, Alternatives to Bolt and Uber

BD Inisder, Letter 92 covered Bitcoin Trust Fund, alternatives to Bolt and Uber in Nigeria, social media censorship in Africa

This report shows that African countries are the least tolerant of social media

Africa has become the most censorship intensive region globally, responsible for nearly 53% of all cases in 2021.

Ventures Platform to invest in early-stage startups with $40 million Pan-African Fund

Ventures Platform, a pan-African VC firm has announced the first close of its new $40 million Pan-African, early-stage fund to invest in market-creating innovations.

Prackage will make it easy for you to build your personal brand

Prackage, a Lagos-based personal branding startup has launched to enable professionals to take control of their own narrative and get the right attention for their accomplishments

AFF Roundtable will focus on the future of payment in Africa

Africa FinTech Foundry (AFF) to hold a roundtable discussion on the future of payments in Africa on the 17th of December 2021.

Moove expands into Kenya, to broaden Vehicle Financing to Bikes and Trucks

Moove, an African mobility fintech, has launched operations in Nairobi, its first city in East Africa and sixth on the continent.