With $61.6 million fund, Accion Ventures doubles down on early-stage fintechs
TechCabal - Sep 08, 2025
Accion Ventures closed a $61.6 million fund to invest in early-stage fintechs in developing markets. The fund aims to enhance financial access for underserved consumers and businesses.
Voice tech startup Intron launches new AI models amid broader sector expansion
TechCabal - Jun 30, 2025
Intron is introducing three new AI models: Sahara-Optimus, Sahara-TTS, and Sahara Voice-Lock. The company has expanded its capabilities to serve the Ogun State Judiciary in Nigeria.
PaidHR raises $1.8 million seed round
Bendada.com - Jun 23, 2025
PaidHR successfully closed a $1.8 million seed funding round led by Accion Venture Lab. The startup has expanded its services from Nigeria to Kenya and South Africa.
PaidHR completes $1.8 million seed round led by Accion Venture Lab
TechCabal - Jun 23, 2025
PaidHR raised $1.8 million in a seed funding round, completing its initial fundraising. The funding round was led by Accion Venture Lab with participation from Zrosk, Chui Ventures, and Zedcrest Capital.
Seye Bandele joins Lagos Startup Expo panel on “how to hack storytelling as a founder”
Techpoint Africa - May 22, 2025
The Lagos Startup Expo 2.0 is bringing together dynamic founders and business leaders for networking and learning. Seye Bandele, CEO of PaidHR, will lead a panel on 'How to hack Storytelling as a Founder.'