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As infrastructure lags, new $75,000 fund targets tech fixes for African cities
The Judith Neilson Foundation and Million Lives Collective launched the African Cities Innovation Fund in Nairobi. The fund will issue grants of up to $75,000 for projects addressing urban challenges in African cities.
Gamsole founder, and Techpoint Africa’s first angel investor, Abiola Olaniran dies at 36
Abiola Olaniran led his university team to victory in the 2010 Microsoft Imagine Cup. He founded Gamsole in Lagos, focusing on mobile game development during a time when Africa's gaming industry was nascent.
CcHub, Mastercard Foundation Launch Third EdTech Fellowship Supporting 12 African Startups
CcHub and Mastercard Foundation announced the third cohort of the EdTech Fellowship program. 12 startups were selected, with 6 led by women, showcasing a commitment to diversity.
Asta Funding Hub is turning online sellers into fundable businesses
Nimrod Kibua secured a meeting at CcHub’s iHub in Nairobi to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Kibua launched Asta Marketplace in 2019, which aims to help vendors scale their existing e-commerce platforms.
49% of Nigerian startups founded in the last 10 years make less than ₦10 million in revenue
49% of Nigerian startups generate less than ₦10 million annually. 30% of startups took at least four years to secure their first funding.
