Startups
PaidHR Pursues $1.5 Million Seed Round to Expand HR Services Across Africa
Nigerian HR-tech startup PaidHR, established in 2020 to streamline human resources functions for African businesses, is in talks to raise...
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Indian Fintech Slice Seals Bank Merger
Indian fintech startup Slice said it has completed its merger with North East Small Finance Bank, marking a rare instance...
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Filigran Secures $35M for its Cybersecurity Threat Management Suite
Paris-based startup Filigran is fast becoming the next cybersecurity rocketship to track: The company just raised a $35 million Series B round,...
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Perplexity Says It’s Now Serving 100M Search Queries a Week
Aravind Srinivas, the CEO of Perplexity, says that the AI-powered search engine is now performing 100 million queries each week. Extrapolated out...
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Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding round as robotaxi race heats up in the US
Alphabet-owned driverless vehicle unit Waymo just closed a $5.6 billion funding round to expand its robotaxi service across the US....
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Egypt’s Rabbit Mobility Secures $1.3M to Accelerate Expansion Across North Africa
Egypt-based Rabbit Mobility, a micromobility startup, is set for rapid expansion after securing $1.3 million in investment to grow its...
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Nigeria’s Doorcas Revolutionizes Veterinary Access for Livestock Owners
In a landscape where small-scale farmers often face devastating losses due to disease outbreaks and lack of resources, Nigerian startup...
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Ibrahim Ibitade Opens Up on Leatherback Departure, Internal Disputes, and EFCC Probe
In a surprising turn for Nigeria’s cross-border payments scene, Leatherback recently announced the departure of its co-founder and CEO, Ibrahim...
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Sendstack Transitions to Logistics Software for Corporates, Discontinues Last-Mile Delivery Service
Sendstack, a logistics platform supporting small and medium-sized businesses and backed by OnDeck, has announced a major shift in its...
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Moroccan Startup Colis.ma Secures $300,000 to Boost African Expansion
Moroccan logistics startup Colis.ma has raised $300,000 to strengthen its footprint in Africa and enhance its cross-border logistics services. Founded...
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