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Press Release: Bold Raises $50 Million in Series C Funding Round Led by General Atlantic and IFC
Bold was founded in 2019 to serve small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a mission of fostering financial inclusion through the democratization of Colombia's digital economy.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Latin America
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity in Africa: How AI Can Help Ensure the Continent’s Digital Safety
Cyberattacks are increasing globally, and Africa experiences the highest volume in the world. According to Lanre Ogungbe at Prembly, this has resulted in significant repercussions for businesses and entire economies. He explores how cybercriminals target Africa’s unique vulnerabilities, and how artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the scale and scope of both cybercrime and the cybersecurity efforts that aim to address it on the continent.
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- Technology
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National IDs linked to 80% of Identity Fraud Attacks in Africa
National IDs are the most attacked document type in Africa, according to Smile ID.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Logidoo Raises $1.55 Million Funding to Drive Cross-Border Logistics and E-Commerce in Africa
This funding round marks a milestone for Logidoo, highlighting the market’s confidence in its innovative approach to addressing a critical African challenge.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigerian Edtech Startup Klas Secures $1 Million to Empower Aspiring Educators Globally
Nigerian edtech startup Klas has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to fuel its mission of making online education accessible and empowering content creators worldwide.
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- Education, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Tek Experts and Cytek Unveil State-Of-The-Art Security Operations Centre to Protect Businesses in Nigeria and West Africa
The Security Operations Center is operated by a team of cybersecurity experts and delivers a full suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Meesho Taps Micro-Entrepreneurs to Plug Gaps in India’s Supply Chain Network
Valmo is a win-win for all ecosystem participants. Micro-entrepreneurs are able to find more work, whereas the network generates more demand for delivery players.
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- Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Report: Africa’s Digital Commerce Market to Reach $72 Billion in 2026
Africa's digital commerce is set to hit $72 billion by 2026 in the top five markets, growing annually at 25%, according to Beyond Borders report by EBANX.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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