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Jit Bhattacharya

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BasiGo, Ridelink, and Jobomax Drive Funding Across E-Mobility, Logistics, and Housing in Africa
Africa’s startup ecosystem saw a notable surge this week, reversing the slower pace of the past two weeks. Key deals spanned clean transport, fintech, education, and affordable housing, led by BasiGo’s electric buses, Ridelink’s AI-powered logistics, and Jobomax’s regional housing expansion. Strategic exits and acquisitions, including InfiniLink’s buyout by GlobalFoundries, highlighted growing investor confidence. Multiple […]
AU-Startups·12/4/2025
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Ecosystem Movers: Eight Startups Making a Significant Difference in Africa
Several African startups have in the previous few years demonstrated remarkable innovation in addressing the continent’s most pressing challenges, from energy access and healthcare to financial inclusion and sustainable transportation. These companies were not only raising funds off the back of empty promises and shallow remedies, they were creating effective solutions to real problems. Thanks […]
AU-Startups·2/4/2025
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Issue #120: Nala raises $40 million, Uncover secures $1.4 million, and more
We recorded four deal activities in the African startup ecosystem last week, the most impressive of which was Nala’s $40 million Series A round. This deal will fuel the company’s global growth and expansion plans. Skincare ecommerce company, Uncover, also raised $1.4 million, along with other deals involving Turnstay and BasiGo. Funding Uncover Funding round: […]
AU Startups·7/16/2024
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Issue #105: BasiGo, Sprints, and Zeepay secure $3m each while RNR obtains 634k funding from investors.
There weren’t many activities on the African funding scene last week as only four startups secured funds during the period. BasiGo, Sprints, and Zeepay each secured $3m while South African Right Now Response raised $634,000 from HAVAIC. Funding BasiGo Funding round: $3 Million Investors: CFAO Group, Founded: 2017, Kenya Founders: Jit Bhattacharya Products: BasiGo offers […]
AU Startups·4/2/2024
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Issue #91: Egyptian Mtor raises $2.8M and Basigo obtains a debt funding of $5M while seven other companies also secured financing from investors.
Last week was the busiest we’ve seen in a while in the African startup funding scenes. There were nine deals, five of which details are yet to be declared publicly. Of the other four, Bujeti secured $2 Million in equity funding, Tappi raised $1.5 Million, Mtor also raised $2.8 Million, and Mobility startup BasiGo obtained […]
AU Startups·12/11/2023
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Issue #87:MNT-Halan raises $130 through Securitized Bond Issuance while BasiGo and Cloudfret secured significant funding.
Last week was a good one for Mobility startups in Sub-Saharan Africa. Two mobility startups – BasiGo and CloudFret, raised significant capital ranging in millions. Egyptian super-fintech MNT-Halan raised an additional $130 Million through security bond issuance, Jobjack secured $2.1 Million in its pre-series A funding round, while Maisha Meds secured $ 5 million from […]
AU Startups·11/13/2023
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Issue #39: Kenyan e-vehicle manufacturer BasiGo raises $6.6M in seed funding, while MENA-focused VC firm Modus launches $75M Africa Fund, and more
This week was relatively slow, with 7 funding deals across the African startup ecosystem, three of which came from Kenya. Design, agritech, mobility, and e-commerce are among the sectors that have received funding. Let’s go straight into the details. ‍ Funding Pre-Seed CONIX.AI, a UK-based and Egypt-founded design tech startup, has raised $1.3 million in […]
AU Startups·11/18/2022

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BasiGo, Ridelink, and Jobomax Drive Funding Across E-Mobility, Logistics, and Housing in Africa

Ecosystem Movers: Eight Startups Making a Significant Difference in Africa

Issue #120: Nala raises $40 million, Uncover secures $1.4 million, and more

Issue #105: BasiGo, Sprints, and Zeepay secure $3m each while RNR obtains 634k funding from investors.

Issue #91: Egyptian Mtor raises $2.8M and Basigo obtains a debt funding of $5M while seven other companies also secured financing from investors.

Issue #87:MNT-Halan raises $130 through Securitized Bond Issuance while BasiGo and Cloudfret secured significant funding.

Issue #39: Kenyan e-vehicle manufacturer BasiGo raises $6.6M in seed funding, while MENA-focused VC firm Modus launches $75M Africa Fund, and more