Startups- Brains of Africa–
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How Two Engineering Graduates Built Cubbes to Fix Africa's Broken Study System

Peter Adeyemi still remembers the phone call that sparked everything. A decade after graduating from university, one of his former classmates reached ...

16 November 2025

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African E-Commerce Platform Anka Sold in Fire Sale After MANSAART’s Liquidation

Anka, the pan-African marketplace for designers and artisans that began life as Afrikrea, has been bought by Global Shop Group following the rapid ins...

9 November 2025

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Jem Targets Connectivity Gap with Affordable Mobile Plans for Frontline Workers in South Africa

Jem HR, the South African HR and benefits platform designed for frontline teams, has launched Jem Mobile, a new service that provides employees with a...

9 November 2025

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From $5.3M Seed to Shutdown: What SA's Inseco’s Exit Says About Cost and Capital Risks

Inseco’s closure this week is a quiet, instructive end to what was once one of South Africa’s most promising cleantech bets....

28 October 2025

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From Residency to Investment: A Closer Look at Antler Lagos' First-Backed Startups

Three startups have recently completed Antler’s first Lagos residency, wrapping up an eight-week sprint designed to turn early-stage ideas into inve...

28 October 2025

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Antler Lagos Bets on Edtech, Food Security, and Equipment Financing in First Portfolio Investment

Antler Lagos has completed its inaugural eight-week residency program and selected three companies for investment. This is a key milestone in the glo...

28 October 2025

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LemFi Debuts AI-Driven Remittance Credit Tool, Expanding Access for UK Immigrants

LemFi, an AI-powered international payments platform dedicated to building financial products and services for immigrant communities, today announced ...

22 October 2025

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Direct by Syndicate Bio Unveils AI-powered Precision Medicine in Nigeria

Syndicate Bio today announced the launch of Direct by Syndicate Bio, a comprehensive genetic testing and precision medicine service designed to delive...

18 October 2025

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Avanz Capital Egypt Buys Into Algebra Ventures’ Second Fund in Rare Secondary Deal

Avanz Capital Egypt has taken a stake in Algebra Ventures’ second fund by buying in through its direct-investment vehicle, Avanz Manara....

18 October 2025