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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…
3 min read October 3, 2019
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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…
1 min read August 29, 2019
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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….
2 min read August 16, 2019
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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…
3 min read August 8, 2019
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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…
1 min read July 25, 2019
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Jumia files for IPO, OneFi acquires Amplify, FlexClub expands in Mexico – TechCrunch

Less than a decade ago IPOs, acquisitions, and global expansion by African startups were more possibility than reality. March saw…
6 min read April 4, 2019
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Nigerian fintech startup OneFi acquires payment company Amplify – TechCrunch

Lagos based online lending startup OneFi is buying Nigerian payment solutions company Amplify for an undisclosed amount. OneFi will take…
4 min read March 21, 2019