Friday, November 22African Digital Business Magazine

Tag: Africa startup funding 2024

South Africa News, Startups

Africas #1 Web3 startup, Momint, secures $50,000 grant from DFINITY Foundation: local startup positions itself for further global expansion

Momint, Africa’s leading Web3 platform based in South Africa, has secured a $50,000 grant from the DFINITY Foundation, a Swiss non-profit organization known for having the largest blockchain R&D team globally. The grant was obtained through the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Hub of Southern Africa, also known as Mzansi Web3 (MW3), which is funded by DFINITY. Momint will use the grant to integrate the ICP blockchain towards enhancing its business operations. This strategic move aims to solidify Momint’s global expansion efforts, positioning the local startup to gain, retain, and expand its market share in today’s highly competitive international digital economy. MW3 was established as the ICP hub in Southern Africa to offer the region a purposeful gateway to the world of decentraliz...
10 Ventures Announced for the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 Investment Showcase
Events, Kenya News, Startups

10 Ventures Announced for the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 Investment Showcase

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced ten African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to a diverse audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14th and 15th. While African startup funding declined in 2023, the investment showcase continues to foster collaborations and stimulate investment opportunities to bridge the funding gap in the ecosystem. According to data from Africa: The Big Deal, African startup funding experienced a 39 percent decline, falling to $2.9bn in 2023 from $4.6bn recorded in the previous year. The 250+ entries received from various countries across Africa, including Kenya, Egypt, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, South Sudan, Malawi, Angola, Morocco, Botswana, Benin, Congo, Uganda, South Africa, Sierra Leone and more, highlight t...