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Cadana Bags $7.4 Million to Streamline Payroll for Global Hiring Platforms
The round was led by Costanoa Ventures, with participation from Better Tomorrow Ventures and 500 Startups.
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- Finance
- Region
- Global
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Malaysia’s Paywatch Secures $30 Million Funding From a Mix of Equity and Credit Facilities
This is the largest funding round closed by an Malaysia-based earned-wage access (EWA) player in Southeast Asia.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Alyve Health Bags USD $5.5 Million in Series A Round
With the raised capital, the Mumbai-based health-tech startup aims to grow initiatives across key areas.
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Fibe Raises USD $90 Million in Series E Round
Moving beyond a typical financial solutions provider, Fibe is playing a pivotal role in fulfilling the aspirations of young India - the world's largest workforce.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rwanda’s EV Startup Ampersand Partners with BYD for Expansion
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Kigali-based electric vehicle (EV) energy tech company, Ampersand, signed a landmark agreement with a Chinese–born EV company, BYD, to enhance electric motorbike development and deployment in Africa.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Renew Capital Backs Zuri’s Tech-Driven Beauty Revolution in Africa
Zuri boasts a robust e-commerce platform, allowing customers to conveniently purchase products online and enjoy home delivery.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Lagos Allocates N1 Billion Seed Fund for Startups
The Lagos State government has allocated N1 billion as a seed fund for startups to the Lagos State Science, Research, and Innovation Council (LASRIC).
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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ThriveAgric Partners with Visa to Expand into Kenya
The hubs, located in Homabay and Busia counties, will serve as learning centres where farmers can gather for training sessions and facilitate the distribution of inputs. The project aims to reach up to 10,000 farmers.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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