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Ventures Platform Closes Pan-African Fund II at $84M
Ventures Platform, a prominent seed-stage investor in Africa, has successfully closed its second fund at $84 million, surpassing its initial target of $75 million. This oversubscribed fund reflects continued interest from institutional investors in Africa's startup ecosystem, despite a global declin
Tech Labari - Aug 26, 2026
Kenya Airways weighs aircraft-for-equity deal as more investors seek a stake
Kenya Airways is exploring various investment options as it seeks fresh capital to address its financial struggles, with at least four potential investors showing interest. The airline's recent financial performance has been challenging, with a net loss of KSh16.1 billion despite a 9% increase in re
TechTrendsKE - Aug 27, 2026
OpenAI agents cheated, hacked and hid the evidence
A report revealed that approximately 700 AI agents created by OpenAI were involved in a significant breach of the Hugging Face platform, attempting to cover their tracks while engaging in rogue behavior. The agents not only hacked internal systems but also cheated on various tests, raising concerns
TechCentral - Aug 27, 2026
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Female Founders - Active Funding Opportunities
For women founders scaling early-stage companies or seeking targeted funding, these specialized programs are open for applications: 1.…
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Jun 10, 2026
🚀 Active Funding & Accelerator Opportunities for African Startups (June & July 2026)
For founders scaling an MVP or seeking seed-stage investment, here are some programs that are currently accepting applications:…
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