But before we dive into the great news, let’s pause for a moment… Did you know that 41% of the world’s population still lacks reliable internet access? Shocking, right? Now, what if I told you there’s a South African startup actively changing the game—allowing affordable calls to any mobile or landline number in the world? […]
Let me tell you about someone truly remarkable – Sydney Sam. His story is one of resilience, innovation, and passion for building something bigger than himself. Starting with Moonlight Cafe, a creative platform showcasing stand-up comedy, live music, and spoken word on Ghanaian campuses, Sydney’s journey began on home soil. The venture didn’t scale as […]
Today, we’re shining the spotlight on mPharma, a wonderful startup making waves in the pharmaceutical industry by making high-quality medications more accessible and affordable for patients. Founded in 2013 by Ghanaian entrepreneur Gregory Rockson, mPharma’s innovative approach is transforming the way pharmaceuticals and patients interact. Gregory’s vision for mPharma was born out of a desire […]
Founded by Temie Giwa – Tubosun and Ayo Michael Olufemi in 2016, LifeBank is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, and is dedicated to transforming the way blood is transmitted from labs to patients and doctors in hospitals. The inspiration behind LifeBank’s creation is a sad reality that’s all too common in many African countries. We’ve all […]
Of the many innovative ideas and initiatives buzzing around this vibrant startup ecosystem, one company making big waves is Wasoko, formerly known as Sokowatch. Daniel Yu founded Wasoko after witnessing pervasive product stock outs at small retail stores while living in Egypt. Indeed, this latest rebranding reflects much more than just a name change; it […]
Farmcrowdy is Nigeria’s first digital platform that empowers rural farmers by providing them with improved seeds, farm inputs and provides a market for the sale of their produce. Farmcrowdy was founded by Onyeka Akumah. The company was first established in November 2016, and has empowered thousands of small scale farmers across many states in Nigeria […]
Founded in 2015, JUMO is a platform for banking as a service, leveraging artificial intelligence to power financial services in developing economies. 🤔What makes JUMO special? JUMO offers individuals who do not have access to financial services the ability to access finance anonymously through a mobile app, giving underserved individuals more opportunities to elevate their […]
In many regions of the world, especially in Africa and the Middle East, many times it is hard to get access to skilled or qualified service providers. And in cases where we need someone, we either ask friends or family, or just look things up online. Till Qilansar came. So many times, these people are […]
Today, we bring you remarkable news on African startups funding for July 2024. 💸In July 2024, African start-ups really upped their game. They raised an astounding $420 million, marking the highest monthly fundraising total in over a year. As a result of this, the total fundraising for African start-ups in 2024 has gone beyond $1.2 […]
Hello Africa! A few days ago, we shared some news concerning Jetstream Africa, so we decided to feature their story. Jetstream Africa has been a pioneering force in Ghana’s e-logistics, revolutionizing cross-border trade and financing since its establishment in 2018. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, the company, co-founded by Miishe Addy and Solomon Torgbor, merges expertise […]
