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IFC Invests in New 4DX Ventures Fund to Support Tech Startups in Africa
Africa is among the regions least served by venture capital, receiving just 2% of global venture deal volume in the third quarter of 2023.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Accelerating Africa’s E-Commerce Revolution: A SaaS Solution Leverages Payment and Logistics Innovation to Unleash the Continent’s Entrepreneurial Potential
Africa’s e-commerce landscape is in the midst of an ongoing revolution, as the growth in internet access has enabled businesses across the continent to sell their products locally, regionally and globally. Moulaye Taboure at ANKA explains how his company is leveraging “Software as a Service” (SaaS) innovation to connect these businesses with consumers, while providing payments and logistics services geared toward their unique needs. He shares highlights from a recent ANKA whitepaper that outlines key trends and developments in African e-commerce.
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- Finance, Technology
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Women Gig Workers. On the Road to Financial Security in India
More and more women are joining the last-mile delivery service.
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- Finance
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: Upaya Social Ventures Invests In Amounee, Empowering Rural Weavers And Artisans To Engage In Commerce Worldwide
Through its innovative mobile application, Amounee facilitates a direct connection between artisans and consumers and provides analytics and support to micro-entrepreneurs.
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- Investing
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- Global
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Ethiopian Airlines Opens $55 Million E-Commerce Facility
Ethiopian Airlines is positioning Addis Ababa to be the cross-border e-commerce logistics hub for Africa and beyond.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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B2B Platform Zandaux Launches African E-Commerce Marketplace
Its stated ambition is to become the ‘Alibaba of Africa.’
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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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
- Region
- 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
- Region
- Asia Pacific