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YC-backed fintech Numida raises $12.3M led by Serena Ventures to extend loans to MSMEs beyond Uganda
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa make up the bulk — over 90% — of businesses in the […]
Ivorian fintech Julaya gets $5M to become banking partner for businesses in Francophone Africa
Ivorian payments-led fintech startup Julaya has extended its pre-Series A round by $5 million. The company, which facilitates B2B payments for businesses in Francophone […]
Nigerian blockchain payments startup Bitmama closes $2M pre-seed as it scales to new markets
Africa is the world’s third fastest-growing crypto market, with crypto adoption increasing by more than 1,200% over the last two years. Countries […]
SA gaming startup Skrmiish secures $2.5m seed round to speed growth
The Cape Town-based Skrmiish, a mobile “play-to-earn” app that enables gamers of every level to earn cash in every match […]
Sudanese fintech Bloom nabs $6.5M, backed by Y Combinator, GFC and Visa
Bloom, a Sudan-based fintech that offers a high-yield savings account and adjacent digital banking services, has raised a $6.5 million […]
South Africa’s Largest Student Housing Start-Up Secures Investment To Spearhead International Growth
DigsConnect.com has secured backing from Launch Africa, Goodwater Capital, Five35 Ventures and Delta Ventures in its pre-Series A seed extension […]
Launch Africa Ventures to invest in early-stage tech start-ups across the continent
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Launch Africa, the VC firm that has backed over 100 startups, closes first fund at $36.3M
Pan-African venture capital fund Launch Africa Ventures today is announcing the close of its $36.3 million fund, which it has primarily used […]
Blockchain entertainment company, AMP Global, raises $5.6 million to expand its watch-to-earn offering
AMP Global Technologies, a blockchain-based video entertainment platform, has raised a $5.6 million seed round, with a $2 million investment […]