Thrive Agric pauses crowdfunding, doubles down on building tech to support agriculture.

Thrive Agric completed its repayment to retail investors (crowdfunders) in April 2021, after COVID-19 induced delays. Now, they will double down on technology to build the largest network of farmers across Africa.

Spotify’s expansion and the short history of music distribution in Nigeria

Spotify is expanding to Nigeria. This piece shines a light on the history of music distribution and the advent of streaming platforms in Nigeria.

Vantage Capital invests $28.0 million in Cliniques Internationales du Maroc Group (CIM) Holding

Vantage’s funding will enable the founding family to part-finance the extension of the existing clinic in Marrakech and the opening of new clinics in Tangier and Casablanca

Anzisha Prize announces 20 finalists for Very Young African Entrepreneurs 2020

Anzisha Prize announced the finalists of its Very Young African Entrepreneurs annual competition on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

54gene closes $15 million Series A, sets up Scientific Advisory Board

54gene close s $15 million Series A, sets up a Scientific Advisory Board. In less than two years, 54gene has raised $19.5 million.

Four Nigerian startups get a share of Jack Ma’s $1 million

LifeBank, TriveAgric, DrugStoc and Black Swan were among the 10 finalists of the maiden edition of the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) organized by Jack Ma Foundation (JMF).

DoGood.Africa is easing the funding of social impact projects

DoGood.Africa has launched a platform that connects non-profits and social impact projects in Africa with donors and volunteers. On DoGood.Africa, you will find projects that align with your values to donate to and volunteer for. Empower Makoko, Light Up Kaduna, and Love in the...

Google for Startups, how can you benefit?

Google, through her products, connections and best practices wants to help startups start, grow and scale