Future medicines could fail 1.5 billion Africans – this founder won’t let that happen
TechCabal - Sep 29, 2025
Ayodeji Alaran believes that Africa's innovation should stem from academic research and deep science. Alaran's early career included responsibilities at GlaxoSmithKline, where he wrote policies for Ghana and Nigeria.
African startups raised $2.2B in 2024, down $2.4B from 2022
Techpoint Africa - Jan 08, 2025
Egypt launches e-voting platform to enhance governance. African startups raised $2.2B in 2024, down from $2.9B in 2023.
Techstars-backed PBR Life Sciences raises $1 million pre-seed funding
TechCabal - Dec 20, 2024
PBR Life Sciences raised $1 million in pre-seed funding. The company plans to invest in AI infrastructure.
PBR Life Sciences raises $1M pre-seed to expand AI-powered healthcare data platforms across Africa
Bendada.com - Dec 20, 2024
PBR Life Sciences secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from investors including Launch Africa and Microtraction. The startup plans to expand its operations across Africa with the new capital injection.