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Rwazi
Market intelligence platform providing actionable data from developing markets.
SeedApr 2023MU
Fleeti
SaaS platform using data analysis and AI for fleet management.
SeedMac 2023SN
ShareID
ShareID offers fast official identity verification for businesses.
SeedFeb 2023MA
Rwazi is a market intelligence platform that collects and provides actionable data from developing markets to help companies drive revenue and expand. Founded in 2021 by Joseph Rutakangwa and Eric Sewankambo, the startup is based in Mauritius and has a presence in 40+ countries across Africa, Asia, and South America. The startup collects on-ground data […]
AU Startups·12/4/2023
We had three funding rounds, two notable venture news stories, and one acquisition last week. It might be useful to note that this was the third recorded acquisition transaction in three weeks. Let’s get into the details. Seed Rwazi, a Mauritius-based market intelligence startup, has secured $4 million in a seed round led by Bonfire […]
AU Startups·27/3/2023
Last week, we recorded four funding rounds, with Francophone Africa taking the spotlight. Startups from Morocco, Guinea, Senegal, and Nigeria raised funds. Seed Fleeti, a Senegalese fleet management startup, has received seed funding of $3.1 million (€3 million) from Newfund, Janngo Capital, PG Dev, and Proparco. Founded in 2020 by Iban Olçomendy and Gabriel Delerue, […]
AU Startups·6/3/2023
This week was a great week for the African startup ecosystem, with approximately $450 million raised in funding and 18 startups raising funds. The year’s first African unicorn was minted, and 12 early-stage startups received funding through ARM Labs’ new Techstars Accelerator in Lagos. Overall, it was a fantastic week. Let’s get into the details. […]
AU Startups·3/2/2023
100 Ventures
100 Ventures is an Egyptian venture capital firm that participated in a seed round for Glamera, an Egypt-born SaaS startup providing B2B services to beauty and lifestyle service providers and a B2C marketplace for consumers to find and book sessions with such providers. The funding will be used to continue developing and launching new services, as well as expanding into additional GCC markets.
1984 Ventures
1984 Ventures invests in early-stage startups, as evidenced by their participation in pre-seed and seed rounds. They co-invested in Sylndr's $12M pre-seed round. The firm appears to be sector-agnostic, with investments spanning e-commerce, automotive marketplaces, and other industries within the African tech ecosystem.
212
212 invests in companies like Flow48, a fintech company that leverages AI-powered data analytics and risk assessment to provide alternative financing solutions for SMEs across emerging markets. Through its platform, the company offers revenue-based financing and embedded finance solutions, allowing businesses to access capital without diluting ownership.
212Founders programme
212Founders is an accelerator program that invests in early-stage startups. They provide resources and mentorship to help startups grow and scale their businesses. They invested in Crealo, a copyright management solution for cultural and creative institutions.
