Egypt’s Paymob closes $18.5M Series A to expand payments services across MENA – TechCrunch
While Nigeria and Kenya have been at the forefront of African fintech innovation, activities in Egypt are beginning to shape…
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CcHub’s iHub acquisition, Andela’s $50M run-rate and layoffs, Transsion’s IPO – TechCrunch
Two of Africa’s powerhouse tech incubators joined forces in September. Nigerian innovation center and seed-fund CcHub acquired Nairobi based iHub. The…
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What is Andela, the Africa tech talent accelerator? – TechCrunch
As someone who covers Africa’s tech scene, I’m frequently asked about Andela. That’s not surprising, given the venture gets more…
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China’s Transsion and Kenya’s Wapi Capital partner on Africa fund – TechCrunch
Chinese mobile-phone and device maker Transsion is teaming up with Kenya’s Wapi Capital to source and fund early-stage African fintech startups….
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Africa’s top mobile phone seller Transsion to list in Chinese IPO – TechCrunch
Chinese mobile-phone and device maker Transsion will list in an IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market, Transsion confirmed to TechCrunch. The…
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Africa’s ride-hail markets are hot spots for startups and VC – TechCrunch
When it comes to VC, vehicles, and startups, Africa’s ride-hail markets are becoming a multi-wheeled and global affair. The big…