Quickfire Questions with Emmanuel Jacobs, Co-founder of Shoptreo
Emmanuel Jacobs, co-founder of Shoptreo, a B2B startup that leverages technology to connect African fashion manufacturers to global retailers, offering credit solutions to these businesses and help with the delivery of bulky goods from the local manufacturing markets to the global retail market. Before you read, click here to read part one
Pan-African Network AfriLabs Passes 500 Members by Adding 18 New Hubs
Pan-African network AfriLabs has taken its member tally past the 500 mark with the addition of 18 new hubs. AfriLabs is a network organisation that is committed to driving innovation and entrepreneurship on the continent by bringing together technology hubs, startups, investors, and other key stakeholders in the ecosystem. It has
Egyptian Logistics Startup Nowlun Raises $1.7m in Seed Funding
Egyptian logistics startup Nowlun raises $1.7 million in seed funding to fuel its expansion plans and accelerate platform development. Founded in 2021 by Moataz Khamis, Mahmoud Khaled, and Ahmed Emara, Nowlun is an online freight forwarding platform allowing customers to compare between different services and rates that match their needs. The startup’s
Francophone-focused Fintech HUB2 `Raises $8.4m Series A Round for Scale
Francophone-focused fintech startup HUB2, which has built a seamless, secure platform designed to unify national and cross-border financial services across diverse payment methods, has raised a EUR8 million (US$8.4 million) Series A round of funding to help it scale across the region. Founded in 2019 by Ashley Gaüzère, who was
Tanzanian Fintech Startup Tunzaa Raises Funding to Help it Scale
Tanzanian fintech startup Tunzaa, which has developed an innovative payments API enabling e-commerce transactions to be processed in installments, has secured funding from Warioba Ventures to help it scale. Tunzaa offers flexible installment options that empowers consumers to access products more conveniently while promoting financial inclusion and economic empowerment. The platform
Meet Noëlla Coursaris Musunka Changing Lives & Communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, a Congolese/Cypriot philanthropist and international model, and Founder & CEO of Malaika. Founded in 2007, Malaika is a grassroots nonprofit that educates and empowers girls and communities in her home country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo through a school, a community center, a clean water,
Enakl Raises $1.4m Pre-seed Funding to Address Urban Commuting Challenges
Moroccan urban mobility startup Moroccan mobility startup Enakl raises $1.4m pre-seed funding to help it provide intelligent, safer, and sustainable collective transport solutions for daily commutes both at home and abroad. Launched by Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede in September 2023, and later joined by Ahmed Omrane as associate CTO, Enakl aims
VunaPay Wins African Event of Latitude59 Pitch Competition
Kenyan startup revolutionizing instant payments for farmers, VunaPay wins African event of Latitude59 pitch competition, securing a trip to Tallinn, Estonia for the main event. Disrupt Africa reported in October Latitude59 was seeking early-stage startups from across Africa to compete for the chance to pitch at the next edition of its
PickApp Set to Launch Pilot of EV Ownership, Car-sharing Platform
Togolese startup PickApp set to launch pilot of EV ownership, car-sharing platform in the country’s capital Lomé. Co-founded in 2023 by siblings Joseph, Joshua and Rebecca Olurin, PickApp offers a variety of services aimed at increasing access to EVs for ordinary people. Among them are an EV ownership service, where drivers can
Eazy Way Rides is Training People From Marginalized Communities for the Gig Economy
South African startup Eazy Way Rides is empowering marginalized communities and underserved areas by providing essential training and support for individuals aspiring to enter the delivery and logistics industry. Founded in 2021 by Samson Phiri, Eazy Way Rides identifies potential candidates, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, and assists them in obtaining their K53
