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October 12, 2021 •
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African unicorns have made big news in recent months, with four startups having recently reached a $1 billion valuation or more this year alone, taking the total up to seven. Two of the new entrants are in fintech, one in edtech, and one in general...
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May 13, 2021 •
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Ian Lessem, Managing Partner at HAVAÍC, investors in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses, notes a significant increase in investment demand for African technology startups. He says startups on the continent are at a distinct advantage because they...
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April 12, 2021 •
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Comments Off on Kenyan retail-tech startup Tanda secures funding for regional expansion from HAVAÍC
Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda is expanding its operations regionally after securing funding from early-stage African tech investor HAVAÍC, Zedcrest Capital, DFS Lab, Victor Asemota, and three other investors. Tanda has also secured key strategic...