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Disrupt AfricaKenyan climate-tech startup has KOKO has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). KOKO replaces demand for charcoal through supplying over 1.1 million homes with bioethanol cooking fuel distributed through a dense network of high-tech KOKO Fuel ATMs located in…
Disrupt AfricaThe crypto market is experiencing a surge in meme coins, as rumors of a crypto bull run keep crypto fans at the edge of their seats. As we gaze into the crypto landscape of 2024, a slew of noteworthy meme coins is gaining momentum, each boasting unique features. Among these trendsetters are…
Disrupt AfricaThe world of cryptocurrency saw a significant increase in activity in 2023, marked by notable price increases in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and the introduction of innovative newcomers such as the Boost-to-Earn token, ApeMax. With the arrival of 2024, the crypto market is…
Disrupt AfricaFrom its beginning, cryptocurrency aimed to be the currency for everyone and this birthed the concept of decentralised finance (DeFi) where individuals have complete ownership of their money. This money is stored on personal devices without third-party overseers like banks monitoring or creating it…
Disrupt AfricaIvory Coast-based eyecare startup Lapaire has secures US$3 million in equity funding to fuel its growth and expand across Africa. Founded in 2018, Lapaire offers a trusted and accessible eyecare experience, leveraging a one-stop-shop customer-centric approach to provide stylish quality eyeglasses…
Disrupt AfricaWhile Dogecoin introduced the concept of playful meme coins, 2024 has seen the rise of several new contenders in the cryptocurrency arena. These newcomers are reshaping the meme coin landscape, and one standout is ApeMax, known for its innovative “Boost-to-Earn” staking system. In this carefully…
Disrupt AfricaMeme coins, cryptocurrencies driven by community and light-hearted themes, have taken the market by storm in recent years. Their playful nature and focus on collective growth—accompanied by anonymous transactions and secure digital wallets—appeal to a new generation of investors. Despite skepticism…
Disrupt AfricaInvestment giants like BlackRock are offering rock-bottom fees for potential Bitcoin ETFs, setting the stage for a major shakeup in crypto investing. As anticipation mounts for the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) much-awaited decision on spot Bitcoin ETFs, a wave of investment…
Disrupt AfricaKenyan startup Badili, a reverse commerce, or “re-commerce”, platform for refurbished phones, has secured an undisclosed amount of seed funding from E3 Capital to help it expand into more markets across East Africa. Founded in 2021 and already operating in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, Badili…
Disrupt AfricaEIB Global has made a US$30 million equity investment in Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund aimed at providing risk capital to innovative businesses and startups across Africa. Seedstars Africa Ventures I was created by Maxime Bouan, Tamim El Zein and Bruce Nsereko Lule, in…
Disrupt AfricaAs we step into the year 2024, the crypto landscape continues to evolve, especially for bigger cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Bitcoin. But that also means that they’re less accessible due to their high price points. Because of this, coin aficionados are now looking into more affordable…
Disrupt AfricaThe evolution of the internet into Web 3.0 or the ‘Metaverse’ is giving users the opportunity to make money while playing video games. This opportunity aims to transform the internet into an alternate reality revolving around playful interactions, decentralisation and economic prospects. Driving…
Disrupt AfricaTunisian startup Cynoia, which aims to become the ultimate collaboration hub for teams, is plotting West African expansion off the back of a EUR850,000 (US$930,000) funding round. Founded in 2022 by Nasreddine Riahi and Ayoub Rabeh, Cynoia aims to simplify and optimise collaboration within…
Disrupt AfricaThe crypto community is abuzz with anticipation as the possibility of Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) approval looms on the horizon. This development has ignited discussions among experts and enthusiasts, speculating on the transformative impact it could have on the cryptocurrency industry…
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian online tutoring startup Orcas has been acquired by Baims, a leading Kuwaiti ed-tech company, in a strategic move to help the latter capture the flourishing US$100 billion education market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Founded by Hossam Taher and Amira El Gharib, Orcas is a…
Disrupt AfricaAcross the blockchain space in January 2024, crypto enthusiasts eagerly and regularly seek the next standout altcoins and top trending tokens. Navigating through a sea of cryptocurrencies available can be overwhelming, but the allure of altcoins remains strong, with the market showing signs of an…
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian ed-tech startup iSchool has raised US$4.5 million in funding to accelerate its expansion plans into six additional countries in the MENA region, among other things. Founded in 2018, by Mohamed Algawish, Mustafa AbdelMon’em, Ebrahim Youssef and Mohamed Nabil, iSchool offers live gamified…
Disrupt AfricaSolana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP) have persisted in maintaining their value and have experienced higher swings over the past session. Each crypto can showcase even further growth moving upwards. But another crypto is getting a lot of appeal from traders, and that’s Meme Moguls (MGLS). With its…
Disrupt AfricaThe popular crypto analyst Michael Van de Poppe, has predicted a major rally for altcoins. As we prepare to enter another altseason, the dominance of Pullix (PLX) has only continued to grow. This new altcoin is challenging Waves (WAVES) and Algorand (ALGO). Let’s find out the reason behind the…
Disrupt AfricaThe Kigali-based electric transport energy company Ampersand has raised US$19.5 million in equity and debt funding to help it continue to expand operations. Formed in 2016, Ampersand assembles and finances electric motorcycles that cost less to buy and operate, and perform better than the five…
Disrupt AfricaEgypt’s Ostafandy helps homeowners and engineers estimate and finish home renovations, maintenance and finishing projects through its app, patent pending smart quotes and algorithmic pricing engine. Founded in 2017, Ostafandy allows homeowners and construction professionals to estimate and finish…
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian startup TradeHub has launched a dedicated digital platform aimed at promoting exports, facilitating trade operations, and supporting local manufacturers in accessing local and global markets and traders. Founded by Ahmed Gaber, who has previously succeeded in establishing startups such as…
Disrupt AfricaKenya’s Safi Protocol is a blockchain-based platform that bridges the gap between the decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem and qualified real-world clean energy customers in Africa. Founded in 2022, Safi Protocol facilitates seamless access to clean energy solutions for individuals and businesses…
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian startup Qardy, a marketplace and aggregator for debt financing, has partnered Cashcall to help drive financial prosperity for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Founded in July 2022, Qardy facilitates loans for MSMEs, with founder Abdel Aziz Abdel Nabi saying the startup’s goal was to…
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian tech-focused VC firm and incubator T-vencubator has launched operations, aimed at investing in Egyptian startups with a vision to digitise the nation and address the daily hurdles faced by its citizens. T-Vencubator is dedicated to reshaping Egypt’s future by fostering local innovation and…
Disrupt AfricaYou’re a founder looking for venture capital in Africa – how do you do it? Is it worth the cold email, filling out the contact form on the VC’s homepage, or is it more about who you know, or whether you’ve been profiled by Disrupt Africa? Well, it’s a bit of all of that, apparently.…
Disrupt AfricaDid you know that Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has been around for almost 150 years? In 1948, the concept of telehealth was put into test when physicians in West Chester sent radiology images 24 miles over a telephone line when doing a consultation with another physician in Philadelphia, USA…
Disrupt AfricaIntroduction The flow of health data in any healthcare system is a critical aspect of a country’s health information system. In Kenya, the Ministry of Health (MoH) acknowledges the significance of health data interoperability, not only from a legislative perspective but also as a provision for…
Disrupt AfricaTwo of Africa’s most prominent B2B e-commerce companies, Kenya’s Wasoko and Egypt’s MaxAB, have announced they have signed preliminary merger terms to join together as a combined entity to drive the transformation of Africa’s informal retail sector. Previously known as Sokowatch, Wasoko closed a…
Disrupt AfricaEgypt’s Seqoon, a holiday home fractional ownership company, has announced its expansion into the UAE market, with the launch of its premier properties in Dubai. Founded in 2022 by Omar Eldessouky and Mohamed El Khatieb, Seqoon allows users to own shares – between one-eighth and one-half – of a…