OmniRetail founder, Silverback Holdings invest in South African basketball team
Deepankar Rustagi co-invested in the Cape Town Tigers basketball team. Silverback Holdings partially exited its investment in OmniRetail, returning five times the initial investment.
Twiga Pauses Nairobi Operations to Shift to Data-Driven Distribution Model
Twiga Foods is halting its Nairobi operations for two months as part of a business overhaul. The company is negotiating a new lease for a distribution hub closer to Nairobi.
This startup is giving merchants access to global markets through WhatsApp
Divinegift Soetan founded Importa General Merchant Limited in December 2024 after a trip to China revealed opportunities for Nigerian retailers. Importa allows retailers to purchase goods with minimum orders of just three pieces instead of the typical 100 pieces.
4C Predictions: The AI-Powered Marketplace Changing the Game for Local Startups
4C Predictions is building deep tech from scratch and scaling it across borders. The company emphasizes transparency in model performance, allowing users to see historical results.
How I built a profitable Nigerian startup with customer revenue from Day One — Uche Ukonu
A viral tweet questioned the difference between a startup and a business, with many founders believing startups shouldn't focus on profit. The author shares personal experiences of identifying customer value through various ventures, including reselling drinks and sourcing special rice.
