Verascient secures $1.2 million to enhance AI tools in financial, insurance, and logistics sectors.
Africa’s Business Heroes has announced its 2026 Top 10 finalists following the semi-finals in Nairobi, with Egypt securing two places through Simplex CNC founder Ahmed Shaaban...
The Cape Town-based company will use the undisclosed funding to expand its pay-to-own model, enter new markets and work toward serving 10 million customers by 2030.
The Quona Capital-led round will help Jem expand its WhatsApp-based platform for employers managing deskless and frontline workforces.
Zazu, a Cape Town fintech, secures seed funding to revolutionize African SME finance.
Cue raises $5 million to enhance its AI customer service platform and enter new markets.
Bridgement secures $20.3M to bolster AI lending in South Africa, signaling institutional confidence.
Africa’s Business Heroes has doubled its annual shortlist from 50 to 100 entrepreneurs, highlighting the growing scale, diversity, and maturity of Africa’s startup ecosystem.
to expand its technology platform, grow its driver network, and accelerate nationwide expansion.
The deal strengthens Yoco’s evolution from a payments provider into a broader AI-driven commerce platform.