mPharma partners with pharmacies to streamline supply chains and reduce medicine costs in several African countries.
mPharma Names Kwesi Arhin as New CEO, Marking First Non-Founder Leadership
Kwesi Arhin has been appointed as the new CEO of mPharma, effective September 1, 2025. Arhin is the first non-founder CEO in mPharma's history, succeeding co-founder Gregory Rockson.
African Startups vs Global Startups: What Makes Us Different?
African startups raised $3.3 billion in 2022, significantly less than the $215.9 billion raised by U.S. startups. Over 600 million Africans lack reliable electricity, prompting companies like M-KOPA to provide pay-as-you-go solar systems.
How African Startups Access Export Markets
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opens access to a $3.4 trillion market for startups. Key sectors leading the way for African startups include fintech, agritech, and healthtech.
i3 Selects 7 African Startups to Transform Pharmacy Care, Backed by Gates Foundation and Others
Seven African healthtech startups have been selected for the third cohort of the Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) program. Each startup will receive up to $225,000 in grant funding and tailored support.
Seven African pharmacy startups to receive up to $225K from i3
Seven growth-stage African startups in the pharmacy sector have been selected for grant funding through the i3 program. The i3 initiative is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other major health organizations.
