2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (196+ words) Angolan transport startup ANDA raises $1.2m funding to further "drive-to-own" model- Disrupt Africa Angolan startup ANDA, which has developed an innovative "drive-to own" model that empowers drivers of two-, three- and four-wheeled vehicles, has secured US$1.2 million in funding from private…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (524+ words) Ghanaian startup KwikMo is a WhatsApp-based marketplace for local vendors, allowing sellers to list their products and access customers more easily. Founded in November last year, KwikMo allows vendors to register and list their products entirely through WhatsApp " no app…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (194+ words) Passionate about the vibrant tech startups scene in Africa, Tom can usually be found sniffing out the continent's most exciting new companies and entrepreneurs, funding rounds and any other developments within the growing ecosystem. East African electric mobility and distributed…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (271+ words) Kenya-based Spiro, a leader in two-wheel transportation and battery-swapping, has raised US$50 million in funding as demand for its battery-swapping infrastructure and electric vehicles surges across Africa. Spiro is Africa's largest electric mobility company, operating the continent's most extensive and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (536+ words) Nigerian startup Washr is a marketplace that connects consumers to properly vetted laundromats and dry cleaners, while removing the time, coordination, and uncertainty that usually comes with laundry. "The problem isn't washing clothes. It's everything around it. Finding a reliable…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (251+ words) Egyptian logistics and delivery solutions provider Bosta has announced the launch of the largest automated sorting machine in the Middle East, which aims to enhance delivery efficiency and support the rapid growth of Egypt's e-commerce sector. Founded in 2017 by Mohamed…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (366+ words) Moroccan startup Enakl has closed a US$2.3 million seed round of funding to help accelerate development and expansion of its intelligent shared mobility offering. Founded in 2022 by Samir Bennani and Charles Pommar'de, Enakl designs and operates intelligent shared mobility solutions…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (197+ words) Nigerian startup IyeOg" is to launch what it says is Africa's first AI-powered luxury fashion platform, connecting global consumers with Africa's best designers, and blending technology, storytelling, and premium fashion into one seamless experience. Founded by Iziegbe Okungbowa last year,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (454+ words) E-mobility startup Dodai is building and operating the infrastructure required to make electric vehicles (EVs) practical, affordable, and scalable in Ethiopia." Founded in 2023, Dodai focuses primarily on electric two- and three-wheelers, and supports their use through a battery-swapping network that…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (205+ words) Nigerian startup MAX, Africa's first integrated electric vehicle and battery subscription platform, has raised US$24 million in funding to accelerate the continent's transition to clean, affordable, and inclusive mobility." The startup's US$24 million funding round combines equity investment from Equitane…...