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SwiftVEE said it had launched a new app – PrysWys – aimed at reducing input costs for farmers. The app offers users a digital request form where farmers can list multiple products required for their farming operation and receive price…

The use of AI tools is gradually becoming the norm, and Twitter isn't spared from the pervasiveness of this technology. Many who have tried know that growing on Twitter takes a lot of effort. Tweeting, replying to DMs, and constantly…

Envisionit Deep AI has raised US$1.65 million in funding to unlock its next growth phase, as it aims to address critical shortages in the African and emerging market healthcare sector and democratize access to diagnostic imaging using…

Curacel said it had secured US$3 million in seed funding to roll out new solutions and support its expansion into North Africa. The insurtech infrastructure company helps insurers and partners in Africa and other emerging markets increase…

RNR has raised ZAR10 million (US$555,000) in funding to support its growth and African expansion. The app and web portal offer clients 24/7 breakdown visibility, including live location tracing and tracking from acceptance to roadside…

Partech has announced the first closing of its Partech Africa II fund at EUR245 million (US$262 million), already above the target fund size. The technology investment firm focuses on Series A and B equity rounds in startups that use…

Lulalend has raised a US$35 million Series B funding round to help it scale its business. Lulalend will use the capital to scale its business and address South Africa’s enduring SME credit gap, which is estimated to be more than US$20…

Jetstream Africa has raised US$13 million in a combination of debt and equity financing to help it expand. The startup raised a US$3 million seed round in 2021 and has now progressed to Series A with a US$13 million investment. New…

Releaf has raises $3.3 million in an oversubscribed pre-Series A funding round and also announced some new technologies. The funding round was led by Samurai Incubate Africa, which re-invested after leading Releaf’s seed round, with…

Cairo Angels have rebranded as the acasia group to better reflect its new strategy, which also incorporates later-stage and pan-African investments. It embarked on a new strategy with its Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund, which invests at…