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Renew Capital Bets on Embedded Finance for African SMEs With New Venture Lab Programme Announced at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, the EmFi Series targets founders byBetty WangariApril 9, 2026
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Africa Fintech StartupDecember 12, 2023 Fuse Unveils $10 Million Grant Program to Support Web3 Startups. Fuse Network has introduced a grant program designed to facilitate startups and byMuhammed Mustapha
Fintech News StartupDecember 8, 2023 YC-backed Nigerian Fintech Bujeti raises $2m in Seed Round. Bujeti, a Nigerian fintech startup, has successfully secured $2 million in seed byMuhammed Mustapha
News Nigeria StartupDecember 7, 2023 Shoprite Nigeria Partners with Chowdeck: A Synergy of Retail Excellence and On-Demand Delivery Services. In a strategic move that is set to redefine the landscape of on-demand delivery byMuhammed Mustapha
Fintech Nigeria StartupDecember 6, 2023 Pivo Africa, a Fintech Startup Backed by Y Combinator is Shutting Down Pivo, a notable Nigerian fintech that specializes in providing banking services byMuhammed Mustapha
Rest of the World StartupDecember 6, 2023 Spotify announced a workforce reduction, trimming 1,500 jobs, which represents 17% of its employees. CEO Daniel Ek says. Spotify, the renowned music streaming service, is undergoing a significant byBolu Babalola
Fintech News NigeriaDecember 6, 2023 Bitmama acquires Payday after $5 million funding by Payday. Nigerian fintech startup, Payday, has recently undergone acquisition by the byBolu Babalola
News NigeriaSeptember 20, 2023 Syra Finance Gains Funding and Access to Blockchain VC Syra Finance, a budding fintech startup dedicated to providing cross-border byBolu Babalola
News Rest of the World StartupFebruary 24, 2020 Intuit Is Expected to Buy Credit Karma in $7 Billion Deal. The U byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa News StartupFebruary 16, 2020 Kenyan Health App Attracts UNICEF’s Attention, Secures $250K to Empower African School Girls. On Monday, Duke University and UNICEF announced that Lily Health, a digital byMuhammed Mustapha
1 News Rest of the WorldFebruary 13, 2020 Andy Rubin’s Start-Up, Essential Products, Shuts Down. The smartphone company founded by Mr byMuhammed Mustapha
