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Emergence of AI Startups in Nigeria

The emerging AI landscape in Nigeria shows significant promise and rapid growth driven by a combination of entrepreneurial initiatives, educational efforts, and supportive policies. Growing interest in innovative technologies led to a significant increase in AI startups in Nigeria in the past few years. 

Fintech & Ecommerce

State of Payment Startups For 2024

The financial technology (fintech) sector has seen a serious surge in growth over the past decade, with a number of exciting start-ups rapidly revolutionising how we manage, move and even invest money. Some of them like Wise, Stripe and Klarna have already become household names.

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OpenseedVC Reaches First Close of $10m Fund for Early Stage Startups across Africa and Europe

Female-led OpenseedVC has reached the first close of its $10 million angel-style early-stage fund, hoping to reach the final close within a year.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Chris Skinner’s Ramses Startup Expands to Egypt and Sudan

American fintech marketplace Ramses has Chris Skinner joining as a founding partner as it prepares to launch its business in Egypt and Sudan.

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Egyptian Financial Platform Swypex Launches Upon $4M Investment

Swypex has secured a $4 million seed investment round, led by the renowned venture capital fund Accel.

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MENAP-Based Fintech ABHI Expands to Saudi Arabia

An emerging fintech operator, ABHI, with established operations in Pakistan and UAE, has expanded its business to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through a partnership with Alraedah Digital Solutions.

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Temasek-Backed Agritech Rize Raises $14M Series A Funding

Rize has an ambitious goal to eliminate 100 metric tonnes of carbon emissions while decarbonising rice cultivation with its robust technology stack.

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Saudi Arabian Startups to Watch in 2024

As we progress into the digital age, the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia is undergoing a swift and remarkable transformation. The year 2024 stands out as a particularly noteworthy period in this evolving landscape due to the emergence of an array of innovative companies that span a variety of sectors.

Science & Technology

PsiQuantum to Build First Commercial Quantum Computer

PsiQuantum aims to build a utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer capable of error correction in Brisbane, Australia.

Science & Technology

Ethiopian Eco Startup Kubik Gets Fresh Funding for Pan-African Growth

Kubik is turning plastic waste into eco-friendly interlocking building materials like bricks, columns, beams and jambs.

Fintech & Ecommerce

IFC Invests $7M in Philippine Fintech Salmon

IFC has joined a $25 million Series A extension round for the Philippine fintech firm Salmon Group Ltd to enable consumer fintech to develop new credit products and boost access to banking among the underserved.

Science & Technology

Nvidia to Acquire Israeli Startup Run:ai

AI workload management and orchestration software provider Run:ai has fruitfully collaborated with Nvidia since 2020.

Science & Technology

Most Promising Startups in Qatar 2024

The startup ecosystem in Qatar is experiencing a dynamic phase of growth and development. As for 2024, the landscape is becoming increasingly vibrant and energetic, showcasing a promising future for this Gulf nation’s business sector.

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Scale-Up Mastery: What the Founders’ Club Can Teach About Growth

In the dynamic and often tumultuous journey of building a business, the transition from startup to scale-up is a pivotal moment. It represents a phase where the initial product-market fit has been established, and the focus shifts towards scaling operations, expanding market reach, and sustaining growth. The scale-up founders’ club offers valuable insights who navigate this transition […]

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Parcha Introduces AI-Powered Solution to Automate Compliance Reviews for Banks and Fintechs

AI-focused tech startup Parcha has launched its first innovative AI solution suite for automating manual compliance review in customer onboarding starting with KYB and KYC.

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6 Startup Ideas for Those Having a Marketing Degree

In the dynamic world of business, possessing a marketing degree is more than just an academic achievement; it’s a gateway to endless entrepreneurial opportunities.