Funding In Africa
Fintech startup Chipper Cash baggs US$150mn Series C extension round
Chipper Cash has also been experimenting with social payment systems. Twitter released its Tips feature, also known as Tip Jar, earlier this year to allow authors to earn money on the network. Read more
Funding In Southern Africa
South Africa’s Mobiz secures US$4mn for operational expansion
Having gained a significant market share in the South African SMS marketing space, Mobiz is turning its sights on providing its service to small and medium businesses. Read more
South Africa’s clean-tech startup, Brayfoil Technologies secures funding from Katapult Ocean
The tech startup works with research institutes and corporate clients to implement morphing technology in the design, testing, and manufacture of products in renewable energy and other industries. Read more
Latest News
Nigeria’s B2B startup Alerzo acquires fintech firm Shago payments to scale its operations
Retailers using its one-stop technology and services platform can order and have stock delivered quickly, receive and make cashless payments, and track the profitability of their store’s inventory. Read more
