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Top 10 Industries to Build a Startup Unicorn as a Founder in Africa
Africa has seen an explosion of startup activity and funding in recent years, with nine(9) startups reaching unicorn status. For ambitious founders looking to build a billion-dollar business in Africa, focusing on the right high-growth industries can greatly stack the
Continue ReadingTop 10 Skills African Youths Should Master to Future-Proof and Transform Africa’s Economy
Africa is poised to reap a massive demographic dividend as its youth population is projected to double to over 830 million by 2050 according to African Development Bank(AFDB). This makes Africa home to the largest workforce globally in the coming
Continue ReadingAfrican Startups Raise $84 Million in February 2024, As Africa-Focused VCs Deploy $579 Million More
February 2024 saw another active month for the African startup ecosystem, with $84.405 million raised by startups across 25 deals according to data compiled by Spectrum Hub. This fundraising comes alongside several Africa-focused venture capital firms launching new funds totaling
Continue ReadingHow MSMEs are Reshaping Nigeria’s Economic Landscape: A Comprehensive Overview
Micro, small, and medium enterprises are the lifeblood of economies worldwide. These businesses, numbering around 350 million, represent over 90% of all firms globally and account for both of the global GDP. MSMEs provide the foundation for job creation, innovation,
Continue ReadingThe Exponential Nature of Digital Technology: Unlocking Development in National Economies
The exponential nature of digital technology, which stands as a hallmark of the Third Industrial Revolution, finds its best exemplification in Moore’s Law. Coined by the founder of Intel, this law states that the cost of producing chips decreases while
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- Top 10 Industries to Build a Startup Unicorn as a Founder in Africa
- Top 10 Skills African Youths Should Master to Future-Proof and Transform Africa’s Economy
- African Startups Raise $84 Million in February 2024, As Africa-Focused VCs Deploy $579 Million More
- Bfree Secures $2.95 Million to Scale Ethical Debt Collection Across Africa
- African Startups See $11.6M Infusion, with Major Funds on the Horizon
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- Top 10 Industries to Build a Startup Unicorn as a Founder in Africa 13 Mar, 2024
- Top 10 Skills African Youths Should Master to Future-Proof and Transform Africa’s Economy 7 Mar, 2024
- African Startups Raise $84 Million in February 2024, As Africa-Focused VCs Deploy $579 Million More 5 Mar, 2024
- Bfree Secures $2.95 Million to Scale Ethical Debt Collection Across Africa 1 Mar, 2024
- African Startups See $11.6M Infusion, with Major Funds on the Horizon 27 Feb, 2024