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Disrupt AfricaTunisian startup Imaginario AI, which uses AI to help process video and audio content, has raised a US$1 million pre-seed round of funding to help it scale internationally. Founded in 2021 by Jose Puga and Abdelhak Loukkal, Imaginario AI revolutionises the processing of video and audio content…
Disrupt AfricaThe intersection of gamification and cryptocurrencies are joined in the world of GameFi, a blockchain segment undergoing great transformation fueled by the innovativeness of decentralized technology and Play-to-Earn (P2E) models. P2E games empower players to participate in the game’s ecosystem…
Disrupt AfricaHave you ever had those breathtaking “Aha!” moments when everything suddenly clicks into place? It could be solving a stubborn bug or stumbling upon a brilliant solution to a problem. These flashes of insight feel like precious gems that we eagerly wish to share with others. Yet, the act of sharing…
Disrupt AfricaA new documentary has been released tracking the development and history of the Nigerian tech startup ecosystem, featuring interviews with key stakeholders and documenting the progress made in the last 15 years. The documentary has been released by Peace Itimi, creator and host of Founders Connect…
Disrupt AfricaGhanaian startup Oceansmall is empowering small-scale fishing communities with access to markets via its digital platform, overcoming challenges such as low production levels, low income, and poor living conditions. Formed in 2020 by Caroline Pomeyie, Oceansmall has developed and implemented basic…
Disrupt AfricaArtificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots are becoming significant tools in the transformation of healthcare in the 21st century, facilitating the convergence of technology and delivery of medical services. This is especially true with regard to the implementation of artificial intelligence…
Disrupt AfricaKenyan fintech startup Pezesha has filed a petition for the liquidation of B2B retail-tech counterpart MarketForce, citing unpaid debts. Pezesha is a digital financial marketplace enabling SMEs and merchants with affordable productive embedded credit through their lending infrastructure and…
Disrupt AfricaAfrica, like the rest of the world, is going through a VC funding “winter”, with a capital crunch threatening the survival of many leading startups. But Erick Yong, from Africa-focused investor GreenTec Capital Partners and the Zeitec Investment Office, remains bullish on the African tech space in…
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian startup Chefaa, a patient-centric pharmacy benefits platform, has raised US$5.25 million in funding to accelerate its growth and fuel expansion in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2017 by Dr Doaa Aref and Dr Rasha Rady, Chefaa allows users to easily order, schedule, and refill recurring…
Disrupt AfricaSouth African startup iiDENTIFii is on a mission to enable financial inclusion and safeguard businesses and their customers from the financial and emotional trauma caused by identity theft. Founded five years ago by Gur Geva, Lance Fanaroff, Murray Collyer, and Marco Wagener, iiDENTIFii has…
Disrupt AfricaThe year 2023 has been a launchpad for innovation and growth in the world of cryptocurrency. As we approach the exciting frontier of 2024, a surge of anticipation courses through the digital veins of the market. Emerging from the dynamic developments of this year, a new generation of…
Disrupt AfricaNigerian social commerce startup MAKA, which makes discovering and purchasing fashion items seamless and enjoyable, has raised a US$2.65 million pre-seed round of funding to help it scale. Founded by CEO Diana Owusu-Kyereko in 2021, MAKA is an interactive social commerce platform which, through…
Disrupt AfricaKenya’s BlackRhino VR, an extended reality (XR) tech company, has launched an augmented reality (AR) platform designed to empower content creators within the creative economy to rapidly build and publish AR content. BlackRhino is leverages XR knowledge to expand opportunities for significant…
Disrupt AfricaVenture capital funding has declined significantly across the world in 2023, and though there were initial hopes that the nascency of the African tech ecosystem might mean it avoided too much damage, the growing size of the continent’s “startup graveyard” suggests that is not the case. Venture…
Disrupt AfricaTwelve startups have been selected for the second edition of the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator, which provides access to up to US$120,000 in equity funding and other types of support. Launched by Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship…
Disrupt AfricaThe GSMA has announced the launch of its newest GSMA Innovation Fund, in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), to address humanitarian challenges. Through its GSMA Innovation Fund, the GSMA has distributed over GBP5 million (US$6.3 million) to startups, SMEs…
Disrupt AfricaThe South Africa-based E4E Africa, an entrepreneur-driven venture capital fund, has announced the first close of its US$30 million E4E Africa Fund II. Launched in July 2020 with backing from the SA SME Fund, E4E Africa made 11 investments from its first fund, in startups such as insurtech…
Disrupt AfricaIn the big world of cryptocurrencies, where giants like Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate the market with their high prices, there is also a plethora of digital coins priced under $1 that might just be the thing you’re looking for or keen to explore. These affordable tokens present an enticing…
Disrupt AfricaGhanaian startup Orado has launched a platform that offers on-demand, on-site massages to corporate professionals, helping them increase productivity. Founded in June, Orado partners with licensed massage therapists and service providers to offer on-demand massage services, and also operates a…
Disrupt AfricaApplications are open for the latest edition of the Anzisha Prize, which this year is focused on green entrepreneurs combining innovation and sustainability. The Anzisha Prize seeks to increase the number of job generative entrepreneurs fundamentally and significantly in Africa. The initiative…
Disrupt AfricaEgypt’s WayUp Sports is an e-commerce platform specialised in performance-based sports gear – so far, so normal, until you discover its founded by three siblings and is already set for international expansion after banking funding. Founded in 2021 by siblings Omar, Mohamed and Basma Afif, WayUp…
Disrupt AfricaWIC Capital, a local capital provider investing in Senegal and Ivory Coast that focuses on financing women-owned and managed micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has secured a US$1 million loan from the FSDAi Nyala Facility BV to expand its impact. Led by Evelyne Dioh Simpa, WIC Capital was…
Disrupt AfricaKenyan startup Tukio has launched a safari-booking platform that enables safari lodges, transportation providers and activity organisers to publish and sell their services directly and transparently to travellers. Founded by Natalia Cubillos and Marina Cangelaris in September, Tukio offers a…
Disrupt AfricaNigerian startup Primed E-Health says it is having tangible impact in terms of healthcare outcomes from its automation of hospitals via a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. Founded in May 2021 by Dr Are Abdulhafiz and Esther Anammah, Primed E-Health digitise small and large scale hospitals…
Disrupt AfricaSouth African crypto asset investment platforms Revix and BitFund have partnered Austria’s Coinpanion to form a first-of-its-kind alternative investment platform called Altify. Altify aims to empower people to grow their wealth outside of the stock market through a diverse range of alternative…
Disrupt AfricaThree Egyptian startups have been awarded US$10,000 each after finishing in the top three of the She’s Next competition run by Visa and Commercial International Bank (CIB). She’s Next is part of Visa’s efforts to support the digitalisation of women-owned businesses, and in partnership with CIB the…
Disrupt AfricaDisrupt Africa has released the first episode of its two-part podcast series zeroing in on the state of Africa’s fintech space, looking at trends, opportunities and challenges within the vital sector. Disrupt Podcast has released a number of focused series in the last couple of years, including…
Disrupt AfricaSince the launch of prominent early altcoins such from Etheruem to Dogecoin, the altcoin landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation. It has evolved from a niche sector previously eclipsed by Bitcoin’s shadow, into a growing ecosystem filled with innovation and new cryptocurrencies…
Disrupt AfricaNigerian startup Bujeti, an end-to-end expense management and budgeting platform, has raised US$2 million in seed funding to accelerate its growth and boost market share. Founded in 2021, financial management platform Bujeti is transforming the landscape of corporate finance management for…
Disrupt AfricaAfrican startups in the Internet of Things (IoT) space are invited to apply to participate in the 12-week high-touch RIoT Accelerator Programme. The RIoT Accelerator Programme increases the impact of traditional business development resources by connecting startups with an industry consortium of…