Brass Acquired by a Consortium Led by Paystack
Struggling Nigerian fintech startup Brass acquired by a consortium led by Paystack. The co-founders have stepped down. Nigerian fintech startup Brass has been acquired by an investment group led by Paystack, with participation from PiggyVest, Ventures Platform, P1 Ventures and angel investors Oo Nwoye and Olumide Soyombo, for an undisclosed
Video Storytelling: How to Connect With an Audience
In a world filled with a growing number of distractions. Brands are engaged in a constant battle to capture people’s attention. Many of them succeed by combining the power of story with the popularity of video. Just as you know stories are as old as the human race itself. The earliest
What Do Angel Investors Get in Return?
Those who invest in assets like stocks, crypto, and real estate—know when they’ve made a profit: They sell the investment for more money than they paid for it. Angel investors, typically wealthy individuals who back early-stage businesses with their own capital, don’t have such easy yardsticks. They put their money
CcHUB Announces Market Expansion Program for Growth-stage Startups in Africa
CcHUB announces “Let’s Build Africa” – a program for growth-stage African startups to expand across the continent. Today, May 25, 2024, is designated as Africa Day. On this day in 1963, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was established to commemorate Africa’s independence and freedom from colonial imperialists. In 2002, the OAU was
Who is a Pre-Seed Angel Investor?
The startup journey is an exciting, yet challenging, one. For many entrepreneurs, the initial hurdle lies in securing funding to turn their innovative ideas into reality. This is where pre-seed angel investors step in, acting as the essential first believers who provide the capital and guidance needed to launch a
Top 21 Small Business Grants Texas This Year
Financial support is the master key to funding and growing any small business. It opens up resources, creates security, and allows you to develop your business how you want. While there are many ways to get financial support, one of the best is through business grants. Not only are they
Maëlle Gavet: A Life of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Maëlle Gavet, the outgoing CEO of Techstars, is a powerhouse in the world of technology and business. From her early forays into entrepreneurship as a teenager to her current leadership role at a global accelerator. Her journey is one of ambition, intellectual curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. This
Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet Steps Down Citing “Health Reasons”
Techstars CEO Maelle Gavet resigns due to health reasons, she has led Techstars as CEO for three and a half years. In a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, Ms. Gavet revealed a personal history of thyroid cancer. “Eleven years ago, I underwent surgery to remove a cancerous thyroid,” she wrote. “While daily medication
Best Women’s Safari Packing List for Africa Overland Travel
The focus of your safari attire should be on comfortable safari clothing in neutral colors and light fabrics. If it’s not something you would feel comfortable wearing something on an overnight flight, it’s best to keep it out of your safari gear. Safari clothes for Africa should be relaxed, so you
MPost Rolls Out e-post Office Box Service in Rwanda
MPost launches in Rwanda to help locals of the East African country with access to better postal experiences. Roughly 6 months after relocating its base from Kenya to Kigali, digital postal service firm. In November 2023, the firm ditched its home office in Westlands, Nairobi, for a space at Norrsken House Kigali, a co-working hub operated
