Women-Led Janngo Announces EUR 60 Million Fund To Support African Tech Startups

Women founders in Africa have access to a new cache of funds as African social startup studio, Janngo Capital, has pledged a €60m Venture Capital fund targeting at least 50% of women-founded startups. The women-led Ivorian startup studio made this announcement on the eve of its … Continue reading →

Clearbanc raises $50M fund to front startups ad money

Clearbanc is disrupting startup funding by providing companies cash to buy ads in exchange for a revenue share so they don’t have to sell as much equity to venture capitalists. towards this endeavor, Clearbanc has just raised a $50 million fund from Seamless co-founder Jason Finger’s new … Continue reading →

Moonbug raises $145 million

Moonbug, a kid-focused media business founded by a pair of entertainment executives, has raised $145 million in a Series A investment round. The round was led by The Raine Group, a merchant bank that supports technology, media and telecom efforts, with participation from Venture capital … Continue reading →

Wandelbots raises €6 million to teach robots using smart clothing

Dresden-based Wandelbots, a software company for robotic production, which utilises smart clothing as a way to control robots has just raised €6 million. The round was led by Paua Ventures and EQT Ventures, with participation from existing investors, including entrepreneur Felix Haas, SAP … Continue reading →

TechCrunch holds Startup Battlefield Lagos

This week TechCrunch held its first-ever event in Nigeria which saw presentations from 15 startups from across the region battling for the chance of winning the $25,000 equity-free grand prize, a trip for two to TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019 and the coveted title of “Africa’s Favorite … Continue reading →

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