Microsoft SA launches Head Start programme
Microsoft South Africa has launched Head Start – an end-to-end program built to help tech startups grow. Through the support programme, Microsoft aims to help startups grow by providing them…
Fintech Startup Clearbanc raises $70M
Canada-based startup Clearbanc, that funds marketing for fast-growing ecommerce brands, closed a $70M funding round. The round saw backing from Emergence Capital, Social Capital, CoVenture, Founders Fund, 8VC, iNovia Capital, Real…
Kenya’s Paygo Energy seeks to raise funds to aid expansion.
After successfully completing Google training, Kenyan pay-as-you-go clean cooking fuel startup Paygo Energy is looking to raise up to $5 million to complete development of mobile applications. Founded in 2016 by Fausto Marcigot, Mike Hahn, and…
35 US tech startups reach unicorn status in 2018
To build a billion-dollar company from scratch is still an incredibly difficult feat. Last year, CB Insights reported that the odds of becoming a unicorn — a company valued at $1 billion or…
Co-living startup Hmlet raises US$6.5m in Series A
Singapore based co-living platform Hmlet has raised US$6.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Sequoia India. Founded in 2016 by Yoan Kamalski and Zenos Schmickrath, Hmlet…
11 African Startups Graduate from Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa program
On Friday, 11 startups that graduated from Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa program in a ceremony that was staged in Lagos, Nigeria. The Africa-focused program was announced in July 2017 and…
Marketing platform Splio acquires customer engagement startup Gowento
Paris-based marketing platform Splio has acquired the French tech startup Gowento, a mobile customer engagement platform. Founded in 2014, Gowento allows companies to promote themselves through mobile wallets, using existing apps on users’ smartphones. Headquartered in…
Verizon, Ericsson Announce Verizon 5G Robotics Challenge
Verizon, along with Ericsson and the Mass Tech Leadership Council, announced the launch of the Verizon 5G Robotics Challenge. The Verizon 5G Robotics Challenge is aimed at universities, startups, and other developers…
Rael Raises $17.5M in Series A
Buena Park-based Rael, has announced that it has raised a $17.5 million Series A for its organic period products. The round was led by Mirae Asset and GS Retail Fund and…
Agetech startup Birdie secures €7 million in Series A Funding
London-based agetech startup Birdie has just closed a €7 million Series A funding round led by AXA. Founded in 2017, Birdie is building a holistic home care platform to help the older adults…