BD Insider 69: Funding African women, TIME Next100 and Gen Z

This newsletter looks at funding for women, Gen Z vs Millenials, Quickteller Business, and more

PEG Africa has emerged as the largest provider of financed solar water pumps in West Africa

PEG, a leading distributed energy company, passed US$1 million of sales from hundreds of pump installations in 2020.

FirstCheck Africa wants to bridge the funding gap for women in Africa

FirstCheck Africa will invest $25,000 in six early-stage female founders, in exchange for equity.

BD Insider, Letter 67 on CBN crypto ban, Providus, Rubies, Disha and more…

A deep dive into CBN's crypto ban, Providus bank virtual account services withdrawal, Rubies Issue with NIBSS, Disha's proposed shutdown and more.

Legal Trunk set to provide startups with low-cost, high-quality legal support

Legal Trunk is a technology platform providing instant access to legal advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups in Nigeria and the USA.

Nigeria’s SEC issues press release; backs CBN restrictions on crypto trade

The SEC's press release, which can be seen on its website, attempts to answer questions of conflict.

Connected Analytics (parent of ThankUCash) announces 7-figure seed round

After $320,000 pre-Seed round, ThankUCash's parent company, Connected Analytics has announced its Seed raise with eyes set on Series A for April/May 2021.

Nigeria’s Fintech startup “Moyalo” wants to be the Uber of savings

Moyalo is a new web app that enables users to join a group of five or nine others to meet short-term savings goals..

Rolake Rosiji takes over as CEO of Jobberman Nigeria

Ronke Rosiji becomes CEO of Jobberman Nigeria.

Risevest’s Head of Marketing exits startup, amidst COVID-19 and WFH concerns

Risevest's Head of Marketing, Efe Uduigwomen, has resigned. And a snafu ensued, compelling Rise CEO Eke Eleanya to write a rejoinder.

DoktorConnect—The Medicare app ushering in the future of Healthcare

Josmol, a health technology company on a mission to make quality healthcare available, accessible and affordable for Nigerians this week launched Nigeria’s most robust telemedicine offering—DoktorConnect.

Nigerian eCommerce solution, Salescabal, relaunches as Bumpa

Salescabal, an online store and inventory management system has just unveiled a new name, a new logo and a new website as part of an extensive rebranding initiative. The service will now be known as Bumpa.