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Tanzanian Agritech Startup MazaoHub Secures $2 Million to Scale AI-Driven Farming Solutions Across Africa
Tech In Africa - Sep 19, 2025
MazaoHub secured $2 million in a pre-seed funding round to expand its operations. The funding includes $1.5 million in equity led by Catalyst Fund and $500k in non-dilutive capital from the Livelihood Impact Fund.

Moroccoโs Sand to Green wins $50K grant as African climate startups attract global funding
Techpoint Africa - May 16, 2025
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Sand to Green secured a $50,000 grant at the DeepTech Summit 2025. The startup was awarded the prize in the Green Economy category at the summit held on May 8โ9.

Investors in African startups drop to lowest numbers since 2021, says report
Techpoint Africa - Jan 21, 2025
Number of investors in financing deals over $100,000 dropped to about 520 in 2024 from over 850 in 2021. Active investors participating in more than ten deals of $100,000 fell from 28 in 2022 to 8 in 2024.

Enakl Secures $1.4M to Transform Urban Mobility Across Africa
Tech In Africa - Jan 17, 2025
Enakl secured $1.4 million in pre-seed funding. Funding round led by Catalyst Fund with participation from Renew Capital, Digital Africa, and Station F.

Enakl Secures $1.4M to Revolutionize Urban Mobility Across North Africa
Tech In Africa - Dec 05, 2024
Enakl secured $1.4 million in a pre-seed funding round. Funding led by Catalyst Fund with contributions from Renew Capital and others.
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