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Tech Firm Acquires Rigo Microfinance Bank
The takeover is expected to strengthen NucleusIS Africa’s ability to deliver healthcare financing services across the continent.
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- Finance, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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HUB2 Banks $8.5 Million to Become the ‘Stripe for Francophone Africa’
Today, HUB2 operates as the backbone for 55 fintechs across French-speaking Africa.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Billboxx Raises USD 1.6 Million to Streamline African Business Payments
Billboxx aims to address inefficiencies in SME payment workflows across Africa and MENA.
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- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: CEI Africa Receives EUR 24 Million from KfW to Boost Clean Energy Access
This grant will be distributed across the various investment and grant windows of CEI Africa, offering financing for green mini-grid developers and companies in the off-grid solar sector.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Microsoft Launches AI Initiative to Empower African Startups
More than 2,400 AI startups in Africa are transforming industries and creating new job opportunities at a rapid pace.
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- Agriculture, Finance, Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Seedstars Africa VC Fund Achieves 1st Close at $42 Million
Seedstars Africa Ventures I is addressing gaps in early-stage financing across Africa through investments of up to US$2 million in seed and Series A rounds.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- scale, startups, venture capital
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Eyone Raises USD 1 Million to Drive Technology-Infused Health Solutions in Africa
Funds will integrate AI into its healthcare solutions, driving digital transformation in health tech.
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Goldman Sachs, IFC Partner With African Banks to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
Under the partnership, nine financial institutions from across Africa have agreed to join the 10,000 Women initiative.
- Categories
- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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