Bfree embarks on global expansion following $1.7 million in a pre-Series A round raise

Bfree, a Lagos-based credit management fintech has raised $1.7 million in a pre-Series A round.

mPharma to launch e-commerce platform for pharmaceuticals with $35 million funding

mPharma, a Ghanaian health startup, has raised $35 million in a Series D round led by Citigroup Inc.

The Fifth Alley launches accelerator programme for SMEs in Africa

The SME Growth Lab is designed to equip business owners with digital skills and give them access to knowledge and mentorship that will transform their businesses.

The 2021 Benjamindada year in review

This is our first published year-in-review article. We talk about our wins and losses, plans for 2022, and the most popular articles we published this year.

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.

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.

MTN’s Ayoba has attained 10 million active users

MTN-backed Africa’s Super App, Ayoba has attained over 10 million monthly active users.

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.

MAX raises $31 million Series B funding to expand across Africa and build electric vehicle infrastructure

MAX.ng to use $31 million Series B funding to expand across Africa, deploy electric vehicles infrastructure and provide credit to drivers.

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.

Federal Executive Council approves Nigeria Startup Bill

The Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) was on the 15th of Dec. approved by the Federal Executive Council(FEC) and is a step closer to getting enacted into law.

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.