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Congratulations to leading payment startup Juicyway for securing $3M in a pre-seed round led by P1 Ventures, with support from Ventures Platform Fund, Future Africa, and others. Founded by  Ife Johnson and Justin Ziegler, Juicyway has been transforming cross-border payments across Africa. Since its launch in 2021, Juicyway has processed $1.3B across 25,000 transactions for 4,000 customers. The startup uses stablecoin-powered solutions to offer faster, more affordable global payments - addressing a critical need in underserved regions. The funding will help expand its team, enhance its technology, and break down financial barriers for communities in need through entry into new markets. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gh2r-JAv  #Juicyway #DigitalPayments #TechInnovation #Startups

Thanks for the mention WeeTracker! This expansion marks a major milestone for us and we’re looking forward to bringing that on-the-ground support to our pan-African and international clients! #Wimbart #AfricanPR #Expansion

This has been a long time coming, but I'm excited to share that Wimbart has expanded to now have a physical presence on the continent, with strategic hires in Lagos [Nigeria 🇳🇬 ] and Nairobi [Kenya 🇰🇪]. Our new colleagues will be supporting with on-the-ground media relations & events support, as well as new business development! This extra capacity will now allow us to take on more clients in 2025 and continue to deliver powerful B2B campaigns, as well build out our client list of world-class companies doing great things in Africa Thanks to Eliza Wiredu of PRWeek UK for the story 👏🏽 💛 ✌🏽 #PR #PublicRelations #PRAgency #AfricanTech https://lnkd.in/ee9c8bR5

Congratulations to Ventures Platform Fund on launching their climate tech white paper titled "Innovating for a Sustainable Future: Leveraging Venture Capital and Startup Innovation to Combat Climate Change in Africa". 👏🏾 This white paper explores how African startups and VCs can drive scalable, climate-smart solutions for the continent’s unique challenges. It covers actionable insights for climate tech startups on how to secure and maintain venture capital support, and the pivotal role of non-climate funds, and proposes a simplified framework for a coordinated climate response in the African tech sector.  Kudos to the VP Fund team and all the contributors for their critical work in shaping a more climate-resilient Africa. 💥 Download the full white paper here: https://lnkd.in/dpqsR-UW #VPFund #ClimateTech 

What a fantastic evening at the London Africa Network’s 3rd Anniversary EOY Party in London! It was great catching up with old and new industry peers, all while sharing hearty conversations over good food [shout out to Chuku's - Nigerian Tapas Restaurant] and enjoying the vibrant energy that makes the LAN community special. A special shoutout to the youngest guest of the evening, our mini-chairman, who absolutely nailed the guest registration desk and was rewarded with doughnuts for a job well done! Thank you to Anthony William Catt, Dario Giuliani and Anas Ben Mejdoub for putting together such a brilliant event; we’re already looking forward to the next one in 2025!! For more information on LAN and to be a part of the community, head over to the website: https://lnkd.in/dNbzhtvs 📸 https://lnkd.in/ebRUY6B2

The cat’s out of the bag! 💥💥 We’re happy to announce our next big move at Wimbart—strengthening our pan-African presence with strategic hires in Nairobi and Lagos! 🚀 This expansion marks a major milestone for us, bringing on-the-ground support to our pan-African and international clients. With a new Account Director in Nairobi and a Media Associate in Lagos, we’re doubling down on amplifying the stories of Africa’s tech and business ecosystems globally while maintaining strong local connections. As we celebrate this growth, we’re also proud to remain 100% BME female-led at the Director level and above—a testament to our commitment to diversity and leadership in PR. We are looking forward to more amazing opportunities and connecting more deeply with our clients and stakeholders. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6sqhAtJ #Wimbart #AfricaPR #Expansion

Catch up on the latest news stories from the world of African Tech and Business! 🚀 Exciting developments in African innovation! Moroccan mobility startup ENAKL has raised $1.4 million in pre-seed funding to transform urban commuting with intelligent, safer, and sustainable collective transport solutions. #Innovation #UrbanMobility #StartupFunding 🌐 The global e-commerce race is heating up! Chinese e-commerce company Temu has entered the Nigerian market, aiming to capture a significant share of the e-commerce sector in Africa’s largest economy. #ECommerce #GlobalExpansion #Temu 📚 African EdTech goes global! AltSchool Africa is expanding into Europe following its participation in the SuperCharger Ventures accelerator program. With a focus on hybrid learning and AI-driven curricula, this is a bold move to make quality tech education accessible to a global audience. #EdTech #AI #HybridLearning ☀️ Clean energy meets sustainable transport! Kenyan electric mobility company Roam is set to roll out 10 solar-powered hubs in Nairobi, thanks to funding from ENERGICA under the EU’s Horizon 2020 program. #ElectricMobility #SolarEnergy #SustainableCities 🔒 What does the future hold for cybersecurity? Kaspersky projects that AI normalization, deepfake risks, gaming scams, and evolving privacy laws will define the 2025 cybersecurity landscape. Time to adapt and stay ahead! 💻 #CyberSecurity #AI #Privacy 🌱 Sustainable transport is taking root in Togo! Founded by siblings Joseph, Joshua, and Rebecca Olurin, PickApp is set to pilot its EV ownership and car-sharing platform. Drivers can now purchase electric vehicles on a pay-as-you-go basis, while users can access eco-friendly EVs for ride-sharing through the app. 💡 November was a big month for African innovation! 🌍 African startups raised $180M in venture funding, contributing to the $1.86B total raised in 2024 so far. A testament to the thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem across the continent! #VentureFunding #AfricanStartups 💰 The Federal Government of Nigeria is forecasting a revenue of N800B by 2027 through the Electronic Money Transfer Levy. A sign of the growing importance of digital payments in the Nigerian economy. #Fintech #DigitalPayments #Nigeria 🚀 Big news in the tech world! talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region, has raised an incredible $2.04 billion in its IPO, reaching a valuation of $10.2 billion. #IPO #TechInnovation #MENA 📦 Revolutionizing logistics in the MENA region! Egyptian digital freight-forwarding startup Nowlun.com has raised $1.7 million in seed funding to enhance efficiency and innovation across the supply chain. #LogisticsTech #Innovation #MENAStartups

We’re excited to celebrate Caribou Digital on the release of their report, The Role of AI Innovation Clusters in Fostering Youth Employment in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This report explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help address Africa’s youth unemployment challenges and drive economic growth. It highlights the essential role of grassroots AI communities and the need for collaboration across governments, academia, Big Tech, and investors to nurture a thriving AI ecosystem. Caribou Digital’s work continues to lead the charge in empowering Africa’s youth through AI and innovation, helping to shape a prosperous future for the continent. To learn more about how AI can transform Africa’s workforce: https://lnkd.in/dH3AjeTr  #AI #Africa #YouthEmployment #CaribouDigital

At FoodCourt, we’ve always believed that true innovation isn’t just about launching new ideas - it’s about solving real challenges and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Our CEO, Henry Nneji recently shared some of the key lessons we've learned on our journey to profitability in the fast-evolving food delivery space. From leveraging technology to improve efficiency and the customer experience, to building strong operational frameworks and fostering strategic partnerships, our approach has allowed us to scale quickly while keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do. In this piece, Henry reveals some of the strategies and insights that have helped us navigate one of the toughest sectors in the startup ecosystem. It’s a must-read if you're curious about how we’re making it work. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e7ux3Qc7 #FoodCourt #FoodTech #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

In a recent interview with BusinessDay, Babajide Duroshola, General Manager of M-KOPA Nigeria, unpacked the critical challenges of financial inclusion in Nigeria. With millions of Nigerians still left out of the financial ecosystem, Babajide emphasised the game-changing role of affordable digital financial services in closing the gap and tackling infrastructure barriers head-on. M-KOPA’s bold, innovative model—combining affordable smartphones with accessible financial solutions—is transforming lives, driving connectivity, and unlocking prosperity in underserved communities. Dive into the full story below: