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10 French startups to look out for in 2021 and beyond
The mix of international talent and governmental entrepreneurship initiatives seems to pay off and France’s startup scene is on the rise. Venture capital ...
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Fintech and solar startups kept funding up in Africa’s ecosystem in 2020 despite the pandemic
Despite a downturn in Africa’s economy for the first time in 25 years in the wake of the global pandemic, investor interest in ...
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Egyptian e-commerce startup Opio raises $300k seed round
Egyptian startup Opio, a direct to consumer everyday women’s wear brand, has raised US$300,000 in seed funding to expand its operations. Launched in ...
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9 Nigerian startups secure funding after being named finalists of energy challenge
Nine Nigerian energy startups will access US$100,000 easy in blended financing after being named finalists of the 2020 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge. The ...
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Nigerian startup Afriktrip launches online travel marketplace
Nigerian startup Afriktrip has launched an online marketplace to help travellers and locals discover and book unique tours and activities in African countries, ...
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Crossbeam raises $25M to back startups built on ‘platform economies’
While many venture capitalists might hope to fund the next Amazon or Shopify, Crossbeam is a new firm focused on backing the startups ...
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Sequoia Buys Shares in Elusive Startup Zapier at Multibillion-Dollar Valuation
Zapier is not a household name outside of Silicon Valley, but the World’s top venture capitalists have been trying to own a piece ...
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Nigerian tech startup secures $38-million
A Tech Startup based in Lagos, Nigeria, Daystar Power,has secured $38-million in a Series B Investment. The solar power-focused startup will reportedly use ...
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Ghanaian fintech startup OZÉ closes $700k seed funding round
Ghana-based fintech startup OZÉ, which is focused on helping small businesses grow by digitising their operations and providing them with access to affordable ...
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Rho, a startup bank aimed at high-growth businesses, raises $15M Series A led by M13 Ventures
Rho Technologies, the NYC-based fintech behind Rho Business Banking, has raised a $15 million Series A round led by M13 Ventures with participation ...