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UNDP Opens Applications for Pan-African Incubator Network Under $1 Billion Timbuktoo Initiative – Tech In Africa
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UNDP Opens Applications for Pan-African Incubator Network Under $1 Billion Timbuktoo Initiative – Tech In Africa

The UNDP’s Timbuktoo initiative has launched applications for its Pan-African Incubator Network, inviting experienced African incubators and accelerators to participate.…

December 22, 2025
South African Crypto Payments Startup Ezeebit Raises $2 Million to Scale Across Africa – Tech In Africa
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South African Crypto Payments Startup Ezeebit Raises $2 Million to Scale Across Africa – Tech In Africa

South African fintech startup Ezeebit has secured approximately US$2.05 million in seed funding to expand its stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment…

December 22, 2025
Africa has no shortage of startup ideas, but it has a founder preparation problem – SDC Startup School – Businessday NG
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Africa has no shortage of startup ideas, but it has a founder preparation problem – SDC Startup School – Businessday NG

Over the past decade, Africa’s startup ecosystem has grown in visibility and ambition. More young people are attempting to build…

December 20, 2025
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Watch Africa's Tech Disruptors | Bloomberg Next Africa – Bloomberg.com

Watch Africa’s Tech Disruptors | Bloomberg Next Africa  Bloomberg.com Source link

December 20, 2025
Rwandan Fintech Kayko Raises $1.2M Seed to Digitize Informal Merchants, Unlock Lending Access – Tech In Africa
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Rwandan Fintech Kayko Raises $1.2M Seed to Digitize Informal Merchants, Unlock Lending Access – Tech In Africa

Kigali-based fintech Kayko has secured USD 1.2 million in seed funding as it works to digitise the day-to-day operations of…

December 19, 2025
South Africa Names 12 Winners at Annual Startup Awards
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South Africa Names 12 Winners at Annual Startup Awards

Twelve startups were recognized at the third annual South African Startup Awards, which selected 44 finalists from 221 entries across…

December 19, 2025
Xsolla Expands MTN Mobile Money Support to Congo-Brazzaville and Zambia, Enhancing Access in Fast-Growing Markets – Tech In Africa
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Xsolla Expands MTN Mobile Money Support to Congo-Brazzaville and Zambia, Enhancing Access in Fast-Growing Markets – Tech In Africa

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that supports developers in launching, growing, and monetising their games, has announced the…

December 18, 2025
Sports Startups

Moroccan Sportstech Startup REBORN Wins NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator – Morocco World News

Moroccan Sportstech Startup REBORN Wins NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator  Morocco World News Source link

December 18, 2025
“You Can’t Lend to What You Can’t See”: Rwandan Fintech Kayko Raises $1.2m to Digitise the ‘Invisible’ SME – Launch Base Africa
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“You Can’t Lend to What You Can’t See”: Rwandan Fintech Kayko Raises $1.2m to Digitise the ‘Invisible’ SME – Launch Base Africa

Kigali-based fintech startup Kayko has raised $1.2m in seed funding to digitise the operations of Rwanda’s informal small businesses and…

December 17, 2025
African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals – Launch Base Africa
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African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals – Launch Base Africa

While the spotlight often shines on headline-grabbing mega-rounds, the bedrock of Africa’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem lies in the consistent…

December 15, 2025
NBA Africa supports two Nigerian startups with $5,000 to shape future of sport – Businessday NG
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NBA Africa supports two Nigerian startups with $5,000 to shape future of sport – Businessday NG

Two Nigerian startups, Atsur and Songdis have been awarded $5,000 in the 2025 NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator programme. The league…

December 14, 2025
NBA Africa supports two Nigerian startups with $5,000 to shape future of sport – Businessday NG
Sports Startups

NBA Africa supports two Nigerian startups with $5,000 to shape future of sport – Businessday NG

Two Nigerian startups, Atsur and Songdis have been awarded $5,000 in the 2025 NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator programme. The league…

December 14, 2025
Sports Startups

Moroccan startup Reborn wins NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator 2025 – Yabiladi.com

Moroccan startup Reborn wins NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator 2025  Yabiladi.com Source link

December 11, 2025
South African Fintech Startup Launches Instant Cashless Payments Platform for Tipped Workers – IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Startup News
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South African Fintech Startup Launches Instant Cashless Payments Platform for Tipped Workers – IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Startup News

With cash becoming less common, workers such as petrol attendants, car guards, waiters, baristas, and caddies are finding themselves increasingly…

December 11, 2025
Egypt’s MoneyHash and Saudi fintech Amwal join forces to drive flexible payments – Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business
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Egypt’s MoneyHash and Saudi fintech Amwal join forces to drive flexible payments – Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Egyptian fintech leader MoneyHash, the Middle East and Africa’s premier payment orchestration platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Amwal…

December 11, 2025
Boehringer Ingelheim Backs Zuri Health to Expand Mobile Clinics Across Africa – Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business
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Boehringer Ingelheim Backs Zuri Health to Expand Mobile Clinics Across Africa – Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Global pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim has made a strategic impact investment in African health-tech startup Zuri Health, strengthening efforts to…

December 9, 2025
PRESS RELEASE | FSCA-Regulated Infra Startup, Ezeebit, Raises $2 Million Seed to Scale Stablecoin and Crypto Payment Infrastructure Across Africa
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PRESS RELEASE | FSCA-Regulated Infra Startup, Ezeebit, Raises $2 Million Seed to Scale Stablecoin and Crypto Payment Infrastructure Across Africa

[PRESS RELEASE] Ezeebit, the FSCA-regulated stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment infrastructure company, has announced the close of a $2.05 million seed…

December 9, 2025
South African Crypto Startup Raises $2M to Scale Stablecoin Adoption in Africa – IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Startup News
Fintech Startups

South African Crypto Startup Raises $2M to Scale Stablecoin Adoption in Africa – IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Startup News

Ezeebit, a stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment infrastructure company regulated by the FSCA, has just secured $2.05 million in a seed…

December 9, 2025

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January 22, 2026
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy backs 1,690 startups in 2025, driving 39.7 percent growth with focus on AI and fintech
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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy backs 1,690 startups in 2025, driving 39.7 percent growth with focus on AI and fintech

January 22, 2026
IPO-Bound PhonePe’s Loss Widens 20% YoY To INR 1,444 Cr In H1 FY26
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IPO-Bound PhonePe’s Loss Widens 20% YoY To INR 1,444 Cr In H1 FY26

January 22, 2026
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Tiger Global, Microsoft to fully exit Walmart-backed PhonePe via its IPO | TechCrunch

January 22, 2026

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Educational Startups

IIT Roorkee E-Summit 2026: Founders, Workshops And Live Innovation Drive Startup Action From Feb 6 – Oneindia

[ad_1] IIT Roorkee E-Summit 2026: Founders, Workshops And Live Innovation Drive Startup Action From Feb 6  Oneindia [ad_2] Source link

January 22, 2026
Start, scale, stall: The unseen struggles behind IITs’ start-up success stories
Educational Startups

Start, scale, stall: The unseen struggles behind IITs’ start-up success stories

January 22, 2026
Educational Startups

Ex-Google engineers emerge from stealth with $5M to build AI learning engine for kids – Tech Funding News

[ad_1] Ex-Google engineers emerge from stealth with $5M to build AI learning engine for kids  Tech Funding News [ad_2] Source link

January 22, 2026
Educational Startups

Arm-powered Chromebooks Education: Efficiency Drives Fleet Scale – StartupHub.ai

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January 22, 2026

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Sports Startups

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January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026
Sports Startups

Otto Sport AI raises $16.5M after launch by SportsEngine alumni – The Business Journals

January 22, 2026
Rainmatter Doubles Down on StepOut with $1.5M Pre-Series A to Take AI Football Analytics Global - Indian Startup Times
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January 22, 2026
Sports Startups

Dynasty Fantasy Football Superflex Start-Up Mock Draft recap and results: Travis Hunter tumbles – CBS Sports

January 21, 2026
Sports-tech startup StepOut raises $1.5 Mn led by Rainmatter
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January 22, 2026
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