11 Startups pitch at the #AfricArena 2018
For the second year running AfricArena , a conference that showcases Africa's best startups and innovators in front of an audience of local and international investors took place last week. The…
StartUp Europe Awards recognizes the best European startups in 18 categories
18 startups were feted as the “best startups in Europe”across 18 different categories at the Startup Europe Awards held in Sofia, Bulgaria on November 16. The startups, were recognized for having…
SA’s FinChatBot raises $563k
South African financial services chatbot provider FinChatBot has secured US$563,000 in funding. The fuunding came from from local venture capital firm Kalon Venture Partners and the Mauritius-based Compass Capital. Founded…
Sweden’s e-scooter startup VOI Technology raises $50M
VOI Technology, an e-scooter startup headquartered in Sweden has raised $50 million in Series A funding. London-based venture capital firm Balderton Capital led the round, alongside LocalGlobe, Raine Ventures, and…
PayPal to incubate 10 SE Asia Startups in 2019
PayPal is doubling down on efforts to nurture startups from Singapore and South-east Asia. with plans to incubate 10 early-stage fintech startups from the region through PayPal Incubator in 2019, PayPal's…
App-only supermarket Crisp raises €3 million
Dutch app-only supermarket Crisp has officially launched in the Netherlands and raised €3 million. According to the company, the funds came from from “Dutch entrepreneurs and private investors. Founded in 2018, Crisp’s mission is…
Scottish startup Kumulos raises €750k
Apps optimization startup Kumulos has raised €750k in funding. The round saw participation from Mercia Fund Managers, the Scottish Investment Bank and angel investors. Founded by Mark Petrie and Bob Lawson, Kumulos platform…
Airspace Technologies raises $20 million in series B Round
Airspace Technologies, a logistics and shipping company has raised $20 million in fresh funding. The round was led by Scale Venture Partners with participation from existing investors Qualcomm Ventures, Defy.vc,…
Women and funding, whats the score card?
Women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs, and numerous reports show that women-led businesses are outperforming their male peers in many VC portfolios, and do so with far less resources. Despite…
Home insurance provider Hippo Raises $70M in Series C Funding
Home insurance provider Hippo Raises $70M in Series C Funding. Felicis Ventures and Lennar Corporation co-led the funding round with participation from existing investors Comcast Ventures, Fifth Wall Ventures, Horizons Ventures and GGV Capital.…