Access Bank has officially confirmed its agreement to acquire the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) after weeks of speculation. The transaction, subject to approval from
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Tension Mounts as Uber Resists Lagos Government’s Real-Time Data Sharing Demand Amidst Ride-Hailing Regulation Fallout
A disagreement has emerged between Uber and the Lagos state government regarding the sharing of real-time user trip data, putting the 2020 agreement between ride-hailing
Why Strategy Alone Isn’t Enough for Startups: The Power of Execution
This article by Catherine Young, founder of Thinkroom Consulting and Managing Partner of Grindstone and Grindstone Ventures, highlights the importance of execution for startups, even
Empowering Tech Ventures: Africa Tech Startup Forum Launches Market Access and Acceleration Program
The Africa Tech Startup Forum introduces a transformative Market Access and Acceleration Program aimed at nurturing, training, and connecting tech ventures across Africa. This initiative,
Greensphere Capital Raises £66.3m for Gaia Sciences Innovation Fund to Combat Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
London-based investment adviser, Greensphere Capital, has successfully raised £66.3 million in conditional capital for its Gaia Sciences Innovation fund. The funding, led by the UK
Epilepsy Foundation and Iaso Ventures Collaborate to Establish Groundbreaking NeuroImpact Fund
The Epilepsy Foundation, headquartered in Bowie, MD, and Iaso Ventures, based in Boston, MA, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to establish the Iaso NeuroImpact Fund.
Incubator Montauk Climate Launches with $8.5M Fund, Focuses on NYC-Based Climate Innovation
Montauk Climate, a New York City-based incubator dedicated to pioneering technology companies in the fields of climate, infrastructure, and energy transitions, has officially launched with
Guardians of Trust: Biometrics and the Flourishing Financial Businesses
Decades ago, businesses needed proper authentication technology within their workspaces which became the major reason for their downfall. They seek online assistance to protect their
How Digital Marketing is Opening New Opportunities for Businesses in 2024
Many businesses struggle with competitive heat and complex saturation to keep up with traditional marketing norms. Sometimes, these unnecessary complexities and dynamics cost businesses a
Cedar Capital, Mumbai-Based Fintech VC Firm, Secures $30 Million in First Close of Early-Stage Fund
Cedar Capital, a prominent fintech venture capital firm headquartered in Mumbai, India, has achieved a significant milestone by securing $30 million in the first close