On December 3, 2024, Aix-Marseille-Provence, named the European Capital of Innovation in 2023, will host the 8th edition of EMERGING Valley at TheCamp, a cutting-edge and inspiring venue. The event will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to showcase groundbreaking ideas and advancements in technology.
Category: Startups
Startup insights, founder stories and analysis covering entrepreneurship, venture capital, funding and emerging businesses in Africa.
SeaO₂ Secures €2+ Million to Scale Ocean Carbon Removal Technology
Dutch climate tech startup SeaO₂ has announced a major funding boost of over €2 million, aimed at accelerating its innovative carbon removal technology.
EMERGING Valley Returns in 2024 to Connect Investors and Startups Between Europe and Africa
Aix-Marseille-Provence, elected European Capital of Innovation, will host the 8th edition of the EMERGING Valley summit on December 3, 2024.
THE RISE OF FINTECH INNOVATION IN SA: GOING BEYOND PAYMENTS TO TRANSFORM ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STARTUPS
The piece, “The Rise of Fintech Innovation in SA: Going Beyond Payments to Transform Access and Opportunities for Startups,” discusses how fintech solutions have revolutionized how these businesses operate, providing access to affordable financial services, business management tools, and support.
This article offers valuable insights into the growing fintech ecosystem in South Africa and its potential to drive economic growth.
Misaligned Reporting in African Tech Risks Future Funding, New Report Reveals
Wimbart, an award-winning PR agency specialising in business and technology sectors across Africa, has released its second annual report titled “Startup Performance Reporting in Africa: Aligning Startup and Investor Expectations.”
Why investment in African healthtech is set for a major decline in 2024
Yomi Kazeem, Engagement Manager at Salient Advisory, and his colleagues explore the alarming trend of declining investments in African healthtech.
Happy Pay, SA fintech, raises $1.8M to reduce the cost of consumer credit to zero
Happy Pay raises $1.8 million pre-seed round and secures inaugural debt facility as it accelerates its mission of bringing the cost of consumer credit to zero for South Africans.
The Top Seven selected start-ups for the Irish Tech Challenge
Innovative entrepreneurs advance with €10,000 in funding and a curated networking tour to Ireland
Young founders & investors flock to Joburg’s first Founder’s Den event, hosted by local digital innovation agency Specno
The “Founder’s Den” event, which took place at the Old Mutual headquarters in Sandton on Thursday 25 July, is responsible for successfully hosting over 150 […]
Skincare firm, Uncover successfully closes oversubscribed $1.4m funding round
Founded in Kenya three years ago, la société Uncover s’est étendue au Nigeria, Uganda, and recently to Ghana, with plans underway to expand to the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC.