Banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platforms are instrumental in driving access to digital financial services by introducing fintech capabilities to non-bank businesses. Multiple businesses are tapping these platforms to circumvent the […]
YoLa Fresh, a GrubMarket for Morocco, digs up $7M to connect farmers with food sellers
The fresh produce supply chain in Africa and emerging markets is faced with a daily list of cascading challenges. They include environmental and labor issues through to logistical […]
DXwand raises $4M to scale its conversational AI platform serving enterprises in MENA
DXwand, a Cairo- and Dubai-based startup that leverages conversational AI to help businesses in the Middle East automate customer service and employee assistance, has raised $4 million in […]
Al Mada Ventures, the $110M fund for Africans by Africans
Al Mada Holding Group is one of Africa’s largest private investment funds. The Casablanca-headquartered private holding operates in different fields, such as banking, telecommunications, renewable energy and the […]
Egypt’s Mtor nabs $2.8M pre-seed for its online auto parts marketplace
Egyptian online auto parts marketplace Mtor has raised $2.8 million in pre-seed investment led by MENA-focused venture capital firm Algebra Ventures. Other investors that participated in the round […]