Startups
Applications Open For Online Digital Health Accelerator Programme
Feb. 9, 2021, 1:28 p.m.
Intrepid Entrepreneurs has opened applications for the inaugural Next Health Accelerator, which will support innovators offering solutions in the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) sector with an emphasis on self-care. read more
Sakneen Raises $1.1 Million In Seed Fund
Feb. 9, 2021, 1:04 p.m.
Sakneen, an Egypt based prop-tech startup, has secured $1.1 million in a funding round led by Algebra Ventures, with participation from Sarwa Capital, Foundation Ventures, Hem + Spire, Nakhla VC, and angel investors from Google, … read more
Loanspot Nigeria Launches Its Digital Loan Products
Feb. 9, 2021, 12:30 p.m.
Loanspot, Nigeria’s leading credit and loans content platform that focuses on consistent education and information on loans and the credit industry has launched. read more
Neuralink, A Startup Founded By Elon Musk Has Chipped A Monkey To Play Video Games With Its Mind
Feb. 9, 2021, 11 a.m.
According to Musk, the startup is trying to develop an implementable computer-brain interface. He describes it as a Fitbit in your skull with tiny wires that go into your brain read more
Fintech Companies’ Virtual Accounts Deactivated By Providus Bank
Feb. 8, 2021, 10:17 a.m.
The sudden deactivation of the virtual accounts is believed to be in connection to the directive published by the CBN that all banks should desist from cryptocurrency operations read more
Kenyan Fintech Startup Raises Funding To Scale Further
Feb. 8, 2021, 4:24 a.m.
Popote Pay, a Kenyan fintech startup, has announced an undisclosed amount of funding from Lagos-based GreenHouse Capital to assist the company scale further. read more