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Why Kenyan digital bank Cloud9 acquired Mtickets in $773,000 deal
Tesh Mbaabu emphasizes the importance of integrating lifestyle with fintech, as demonstrated by Cloud9's acquisition of M-Tickets, a ticketing platform, for KES 100 million. This move aims to enhance user engagement and create lending opportunities for event organizers. Cloud9, which targets younger
TechCabal - May 19, 2026
Lightrock Closes $500M Accelerate7 Fund to Back Energy Access Startups
Lightrock has launched a USD 500 million fund called Accelerate7, aimed at investing in growth-stage companies focused on energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The fund will support businesses aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7, with investments ranging
Tech In Africa - May 19, 2026
Egypt’s GrowthLabs Acquires Startup Gate in $656K Deal
GrowthLabs, an Egyptian startup support platform, has acquired Startup Gate for approximately EGP 35 million (USD 656,000). This acquisition merges GrowthLabs' backend system with Startup Gate's founder-investor network, aiming to enhance visibility in the startup funding pipeline. Emmy Tawfik, the
Tech In Africa - May 19, 2026
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AI Everything Kenya
Explore AI, cloud, and sustainability to drive Africa's digital economy, while Connecting with policymakers & technologists
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World Product Day 2026
A global celebration of product innovation featuring workshops, roundtables, and a hackathon shaping Africa’s next generation of builders.
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Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa
Connected Care, Smarter Systems: Building a Digitally Resilient African Health Ecosystem hospital leaders, policymakers, healthtech startups.
Pitch Deck Playbook
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Build the Deck That Gets You Funded
Talent Connect
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Hire skilled tech professionals from across Africa
Angel Investment Roundtable
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Connect with and invest in early-stage African tech startups
Hadu Reach
For Enthusiasts
Highlight your needs and tap into Hadu’s engaged ecosystem
🚀 Call for Coaches & Reviewers — World Product Day 2026
The builders are ready. Now we need the leaders. As part of World Product Day Lagos 2026, we’re…
