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 […]
Paris-based VC Breega hits first close of $75M Africa fund to back pre-seed and seed startups
Paris-based VC firm Breega has observed Africa’s tech ecosystem mature over the years. From receiving less than a billion dollars in venture capital per year to a record-high […]
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 […]
Iyris makes fresh produce easier to grow in difficult climates, raises $16M
2023 was the hottest year on record, it doesn’t look like we’re cooling down anytime soon. Rising temperatures have made farming increasingly difficult in areas that were once […]
Madica, a program by Flourish Ventures, steps up pre-seed investing in Africa
Madica, an investment program launched by US-based investor Flourish Ventures to back pre-seed startups in Africa, plans to invest in up to 10 ventures by the end of […]
‘Stress Positions’ review: John Early’s COVID comedy goes boldly cringe
Theda Hammel’s energetic, idiosyncratic debut film, “Stress Positions,” is a microcosm of modern America. Review.
Pan-African VC Verod-Kepple closes its first fund at $60M
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) plans to back up to 21 growth-stage companies across the continent after closing its first fund at $60 million. The pan-African VC hit the […]
Climate tech VC Satgana closes first fund that targets early-stage startups in Africa, Europe
Climate-tech VC Satgana has reached a final close of its first fund, which targets to back up to 30 early-stage startups in Africa and Europe. The VC firm […]
African B2B e-commerce giant Wasoko marked down to $260M after VC halves stake
VNV Global, a Swedish investment firm that backs startups in mobility, health and marketplaces, slashed the value of its holding in Wasoko, an African B2B e-commerce startup, by […]