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PaidHR raises $1.8 million seed round
PaidHR successfully closed a $1.8 million seed funding round led by Accion Venture Lab. The startup has expanded its services from Nigeria to Kenya and South Africa.
PaidHR completes $1.8 million seed round led by Accion Venture Lab
PaidHR raised $1.8 million in a seed funding round, completing its initial fundraising. The funding round was led by Accion Venture Lab with participation from Zrosk, Chui Ventures, and Zedcrest Capital.
PayTic raises $4.4 million to scale SaaS platform for payment operations
PayTic raised $4.4 million to enhance its presence in the Middle East and Africa. AfricInvest led the funding round with participation from Accion Venture Lab and Mistral VC.
16 venture capital firms in Africa actively funding startups in 2025
54 Collective remains active with a $40 million fund despite shutting down its venture studio operations. Accion Venture Lab invested in SUKHIBA, an AI-powered conversational commerce platform, emphasizing financial inclusion.
Kenya’s Sukhiba Connect Secures $1.55M in Seed Extension to Drive Expansion Plans
Sukhiba Connect has raised a $1.55 million seed extension round led by EQ2 Ventures. The platform operates on WhatsApp and offers a comprehensive solution for sellers and buyers.
