Lisk, a leading growth platform for Web3 founders in high-growth markets, has launched the Lisk EMpower Fund, a $15 million venture initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of startups leveraging blockchain technology to solve real-world challenges in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The fund targets early-stage Web3 companies developing practical applications in areas such…
Blademy, a connected-health solution revolutionizing chronic disease management in West Africa, has secured funding from FasterCapital through its EquityPilot program. This investment will accelerate the deployment of Blademy’s offline-capable, Bluetooth-connected health platform designed to address critical care gaps in diabetes, hypertension, and gout management across the region. The support from FasterCapital provides Blademy with the…
HyperionDev, a tech education provider founded in South Africa, has announced the expansion of its coding and data bootcamps to directly address this need. By aligning its programs with national priorities on youth employment and digital skills development, the expansion complements key government strategies such as the National Digital and Future Skills Strategy and the…
Float, a South African fintech startup, has successfully raised $2.6 million (R46 million) in a funding round co-led by Invenfin and SAAD Investment Holdings. The capital injection will enable the company to accelerate its growth locally while laying the groundwork for entry into new markets. This milestone reflects growing investor confidence in innovative credit solutions…
The Invigilator, a South African ed-tech startup, has successfully raised ZAR195 million (US\$11 million) in funding to accelerate its global expansion. Founded in 2020, the company has quickly emerged as a leader in the field of online assessment integrity, leveraging artificial intelligence to combat cheating during remote exams and assessments. Its innovative solution uses students’…
Huawei Cloud has officially introduced its Big Data technologies and CodeArts DevOps platform in Kenya, marking a major step toward accelerating the country’s digital transformation journey. The launch took place during the Huawei Cloud TechWave Kenya Day in Nairobi, where key stakeholders from government, finance, e-commerce, media, and ICT gathered under the theme “Innovate Now,…
Kenya has achieved a significant milestone in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, climbing five places to secure the 58th position worldwide. This ranking places the country firmly among the top 100 business-friendly nations, cementing its growing reputation as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The improvement from last year’s 63rd position marks Kenya’s first…
Truecaller has taken a bold step forward in its mission to make communication safer by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its global caller ID service. This new feature goes beyond simply identifying who is calling by offering deeper contextual insights into incoming calls, empowering users with more information before answering. By adding AI summaries of…
