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“We had no clear path about how this was going to turn out”: Day 1-1000 of Blaaiz
Ifelade Ayodele transitioned from building a consumer-facing app, Blaaiz, to creating a payment infrastructure for banks and fintechs after realizing the limitations of existing remittance solutions. Initially launched as a Telegram bot in 2023, Blaaiz evolved into a standalone mobile app and ultima
TechCabal - Jun 27, 2026
Hiruy Amanuel | The Quiet Shift Happening Inside Africa Venture Capital Ecosystem
The African venture capital landscape is undergoing a quiet yet significant transformation, marked by changing investor behaviors and a shift towards local capital. This evolution reflects a growing emphasis on sustainability, operational discipline, and diverse funding models, moving away from the
TechTrendsKE - Jun 27, 2026

Senegal Mobilises $50 Million to Plug the Pre-Seed Funding Gap in Francophone West Africa
Catalyst DER/FJ FundBaamtuAndakiaGrégoire de PadiracRapid Entrepreneurship Delegation for Women and Youth (DER/FJ)
The Catalyst DER/FJ fund, a $50 million initiative launched by Senegal's Rapid Entrepreneurship Delegation for Women and Youth, aims to bridge the funding gap for innovative startups at the pre-seed and seed stages in Francophone West Africa. This funding is crucial as seed-stage financing in Africa
Tech In Africa - Jun 26, 2026
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Jun 24, 2026
Female Founders - Active Funding Opportunities
For women founders scaling early-stage companies or seeking targeted funding, these specialized programs are open for applications: 1.…
@Hadu Team
Jun 10, 2026
🚀 Active Funding & Accelerator Opportunities for African Startups (June & July 2026)
For founders scaling an MVP or seeking seed-stage investment, here are some programs that are currently accepting applications:…
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