Remoteli, a Ghana-based tech talent startup that connects African tech talents with remote workplace services, has raised £250,000 pre-seed funding (USD 315 K) to scale operations and expand across Africa. The funding round was led by Jeremie Frimpong, a Ghanaian-Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right wing-back for Bundesliga …
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Ugandan Electric Cooking Startup PowerUP Raises Seed Funding For Expansion
Uganda-based electric cooking startup PowerUP has announced the initial close of its seed round to expand to new geographies and products. PowerUP develops and deploys smart-metered PAYGO electric stoves customised for the African markets. With these solutions having so far cleaned up cooking in over 40,000 homes across Kenya. Uganda, …
Read More »Nomfro Entrepreneurship Empowerment Project To Support 500 African Startups
Applications are open for the fourth edition of Nomfro Technologies’ Entrepreneurship Empowerment Project (NTEEP), which will provide another 500 startups with the opportunity to join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. NTEEP, launched in 2020, is a comprehensive support programme focused on providing entrepreneurs with the essential tools, skills, and a …
Read More »Empowering SMEs in 2024: The Digital Revolution
In the dynamic landscape of 2024, the triumph of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) lies in embracing digital transformation as an essential strategy. Digitalization is not merely advantageous but a fundamental requirement for sustainable economic growth, emphasizing the urgency for SMEs to make it a top priority. Empowering SME sector …
Read More »African Entrepreneurship Forum | 17 November 2023
Africa is at a digital crossroads. As internet access and tech adoption grow, entrepreneurs face both unprecedented opportunities and tangible challenges. Join the Shared Value Africa Initiative’s upcoming African Entrepreneurship Forum as we tackle “Digitising the Business to Increase Economic and Social Value.” We’ll explore opportunities for harnessing tools like …
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