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Nigerian fintech startup, Lemonade Finance, has raised $725K in pre-seed funding for a project aimed at improving access to financial services for African diaspora investors. Nigerian fintech startup Lemonade Finance has secured a US$725,000 pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Y Combinator and other investors Ventures Platform,... -
Andela, which helps companies hire remote technology staff, has raised $200 million in new funding led by Softbank with participation from new investor Whale Rock. A global network for remote technical talent, Andela has revealed that it has raised $200 million in Series E funding, valuing the firm at... -
Vickie Remoe has been named as the brand ambassador of EziPaySL, a money transfer app that makes it easier for Sierra Leoneans in the Diaspora to send money home. Vickie Remoe, a TV host, writer, and podcaster, has been named a brand ambassador for EziPaySL, a money transfer service... -
The Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 Report by StartupLink indicates Lagos has overtaken Nairobi to become Africa’s top startup city. Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria has overtaken Nairobi, Kenya to become Africa’s top startup ecosystem. This is according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 which was released... -
Spotify has announced plans to launch in 85 new countries over the next few days. The 85 new markets include countries from Africa, such as Angola, Benin, Kenya, Namibia, Ghana, Rwanda, and Nigeria. To ensure usability in all of these new markets, Spotify also officially added support for 36... -
WhatsApp is rolling out a new way for users to fact-check forwarded messages for misinformation, after several months testing the new feature.... -
Gozem, the ride-hailing app offering transportation services via motorcycles, tricycles and cars in West and Central Africa, has today taken one step further towards becoming Africa’s all-inclusive super app. With the launch of e-commerce delivery services, users in Lome and Cotonou can not only use Gozem to move around... -
uLesson is the first of its kind in Africa. An organisation that leverages best in class teachers, media, and technology to create high-quality, affordable and accessible education for African students. We have built a platform that helps students be the very best they can be - an app that... -
Many financial services claim to adopt an omni-channel approach but more often than not, the reality is that, whether the user is being onboarded via the website, mobile app, USSD or in-person (agent /banking hall), these channels are designed with inbuilt flaws, that needs constant optimization....