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.

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.

Edukoya raises the largest pre-seed round for an African EdTech platform

Edukoya, a female-led and Africa-focused online learning platform, has raised $3.5 million in a pre-seed round led by Target Global. This is arguably the largest pre-seed round for an African EdTech platform as at press time.

Metaverse Magna unveils scholarship programme to help Africans make up to $1,000 playing crypto-powered games

Metaverse Magna (MVM) is sponsoring anyone with internet access and a commitment to improving the quality of their lives with a rare opportunity to earn up to $1,000 a month playing crypto games

Healthtracka partners US-based insurtech Fleri, receives investment from Akazi Capital

Healthtracka announces partnership with US-based insurtech startup Fleri Inc. Akazi Capital announces undisclosed amount in Healthtracka.

uLesson raises $15 million in Series B funding round

uLesson, an Abuja-based ed-tech startup has raised a $15 million Series B fund. This is arguably the largest disclosed investment in Africa's ed-tech ecosystem.