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.
Kenyan Startup Sukhiba Raised USD 3 M Seed Round
Sukhiba raised USD 1.5 million in a seed extension round led by EQ2 Ventures. Other investors, such as Accion Venture Lab, Musha Ventures, Quona Capital, and CRE Ventures, participated in the round.
Kenya's Sukhiba Connect raises $1.55M seed extension round for expansion
Sukhiba Connect secures $1.55 million in seed extension round to expand across Africa and other emerging markets. The platform is built on WhatsApp and enables businesses to connect with and sell to customers through conversational commerce.
