Tag: Funding
DFS Lab, Stellar launch fund for transformative digital payments in Africa
DFS Lab has announced the launch of the DFS Lab Stellar Africa Fund I, which will back high-potential builders and teams in Africa aiming...
Kalon to launch $50 million VC fund for Africa startups
Kalon Venture Partners, a South African venture capital firm is set to launch a fund worth $50 million for start-ups in Africa.
Disrupt Africa reports...
Amazon launches new accelerator for Africa
Amazon may have delayed it entry into Africa, but the company making an entry into the continent through support for fintech start-ups.Via its...
Tech Startups funding at the crossroads: Assessing the impact of the...
The global financial sector witnessed the collapse of two (2) major technology focused banks – Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank last week....
Nigeria launches $672 million tech start-up support fund
Six months after passing the Nigerian Startup Act, the Nigerian government has reportedly launched a $672 million fund for tech for young people in...
Y Combinator cuts nearly 20% of staff, scales back growth stage...
Y Combinator will be writing fewer checks for late-stage companies, a scale back that also cost 17 team members — or roughly 20% of...
Exploring Alternative Funding Sources for Startups and SMEs in Difficult Economic...
Incontestably, many businesses – small and big have collapsed or are facing imminent closures due to the effects of the current global economic crisis....
Co-Creation Hub to launch $15 million accelerator programme
Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), an innovation lab headquartered in Nigeria, has announced the launch of an accelerator programme that will commit $15 million to support...
Fintech startup TenureX shuts down after funding dries up
Israeli correspondent banking start-up, TenureX has shut down due to lack of funding.“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the news...
Ethical smartphone FAIRPHONE gets €49 million funding
Ethical smartphone brand Fairphone has secured €49 million in fresh funding, with the company set to use the cash for a range of brand...