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
What Tools Can Help Me Grow My Business This Year
One of the question new business owners often ask is, what tools can help me grow my business. Well, the first step in growing your business is knowing what tools are available to you and what they can do to help you achieve success. Luckily, plenty of companies have created
Top 21 Business Websites in Nigeria This Year
This article is a collection of 21 powerful business websites in Nigeria, with specific reasons on why you should follow them. More than ever, several business websites have emerged in Nigeria. Most of these business blogs are niched and most focus on entrepreneurship. When you follow them closely, you will be
Top 21 Business Blogs in Nigeria This Year
This article is a collection of 21 powerful business blogs in Nigeria, with specific reasons on why you should follow them. More than ever, several business blogs have emerged in Nigeria. Most of these business blogs are niched and most focus on entrepreneurship. When you follow them closely, you will be
Bitmama Pauses Virtual MasterCard Services
Bitmama pauses virtual MasterCard services following issues with the card provider. The crypto company said it had paused its partnership with the provider to protect its users. It said all card balances will be refunded to the Bitmama wallet. Bitmama now joins a growing list of fintechs that have paused
Egyptian Startup Sylndr Secures $7.45m Working Capital Facility
Egyptian e-commerce platform specialising in the used car market, Sylndr secures $7.45m working capital facility, structured as the first asset-backed financing arrangement of its kind in Egypt. Founded by Omar El Defrawy and Amr Mazen in November 2021, Sylndr is an automotive-focused e-commerce marketplace, allowing customers to reliably and transparently sell and