Grindstone Ventures Launches $31M Fund to Target Africa’s Missing Middle Grindstone Ventures has launched a R500 million ($31 3 minute read
MNT-Halan Files for Cairo Stock Exchange Listing in Egypt MNT-Halan's parent company has filed to list on the Egyptian Exchange, targeting 3 minute read
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Grindstone Ventures Launches $31M Fund to Target Africa’s Missing Middle Grindstone Ventures has launched a R500 million ($31 byBetty WangariSeptember 10, 2026
MNT-Halan Files for Cairo Stock Exchange Listing in Egypt MNT-Halan's parent company has filed to list on the Egyptian Exchange, targeting byBolu BabalolaSeptember 10, 2026
Drive45 Secures $3M Debt Facility From TLG Capital to Scale Its Nigerian Fleet TLG Capital has closed a $3 million senior debt facility for Drive45, a byFatima OladunniSeptember 10, 2026
Ghana Embeds Coding Certifications in 11 University Degrees Ghana has signed MoUs with 11 universities, including the University of Ghana byBetty WangariSeptember 9, 2026
Africa NewsMay 9, 2024 South Africa’s Grindstone and USAID launch a 2-year program to support startups. South African accelerator Grindstone, in partnership with USAID Southern Africa byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsMay 9, 2024 Lesaka acquires Adumo in a deal valued at $85.9 million. South African fintech company Lesaka has announced the acquisition of its byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 9, 2024 Tappi joins forces with KNCCI to launch new digital services. Kenyan e-commerce startup Tappi has teamed up with the Kenya National Chamber of byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsMay 6, 2024 Kenya’s iProcure undergoes court-appointed administration due to financial difficulties. The Kenyan agri-tech startup iProcure has been placed under administration due byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsMay 2, 2024 Ethiopia’s Kubik raises $1.9M to fight plastic waste. Ethiopian plastic waste upcycling startup Kubik has secured an additional $1 byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsMay 2, 2024 Venture for Africa and Africa Product Peers offer a new boot camp for mid-career professionals. Venture for Africa (VFA), a pivotal talent community specializing in connecting byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 1, 2024 Kenyan agri-tech startup Farm to Feed secures funding for growth. Kenyan agri-tech startup Farm to Feed, which has developed a byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 1, 2024 Kenyan BuuPass buys QuickBus to expand in Nigeria, SA. Kenyan mobility startup BuuPass has recently completed the acquisition of byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsApril 30, 2024 Village Capital and Norad launch new ecosystem-building program. Village Capital, in partnership with Norad, the Norwegian development agency, byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsApril 29, 2024 Bolt and MKOPA Partner to Launch E-bikes in Kenya. Ride-hailing service Bolt has introduced electric motorcycles to its Kenyan byBolu Babalola
