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Renew Capital achieves investment milestone, launches next Pan-African Tech Fund

Renew Venture Lab Fund 1 was designed to support startups at the forefront of innovation with scalable and sustainable business models, focusing on asset-light companies for a resilient and adaptable portfolio. Source: Renew Capital DENVER and NAIROBI, Kenya,– Amidst a surge of new funds in Africa’s thriving tech sector, Renew Capital has emerged as a distinctive player. […]

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From waste to fashionwear: How Pine Kazi is recycling pineapple waste into apparel

Pine Kazi converts previously discarded pineapple waste into eco-friendly fashion products such as shoes and bags which are sold to eco-conscious millennials around the world. By EB Content Studio and AP In times bygone, fashion was all about singularity, fashion statement and originality. Designers and brands created new collections every season, using fresh materials and

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Kenyan EV startup raises $24 million to accelerate Africa expansion

Through the latest round of funding, the company aims to expand its production of locally designed and manufactured electric motorcycles and buses, fueling its mission to revolutionise African transportation with innovative products specifically designed for consumers across the continent. By EB Content Studio Kenyan-based EV startup, ROAM, has raised $24 million in a Series A round,

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Kenyan agritech startup Shamba Pride raises Ksh.593 million

Shamba Pride addresses the crucial challenge of providing quality and affordable agricultural inputs, services, and information to smallholders in rural areas. The company has built a platform empowering last-mile agro-dealer shops, or agrovets, with digital services, namely enabling easy online ordering and purchase with weekly doorstep delivery of supplies, reducing out of stock situations.  By

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Two Kenyan startups selected for Google academy’s AI for Health Program

The program consists of virtual workshops on best practices for AI and leadership development, responsible innovation, and product design and customer acquisition. The program aligns with Google’s broader vision to support startups and accelerate their growth. PHOTO: Courtesy BY EB Content Studio Three Kenyan startups are among five in Africa that have been selected for

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What is sustainable entrepreneurship, and why it matters?

Are entrepreneurs ethically responsible to create a better world? The job of the sustainable entrepreneur is not about looking for new ways to build short-term profit machines. Profit should come with giving sustainable value. PHOTO: Courtesy By EB Content Studio In essence, sustainable entrepreneurship is the realisation of sustainability innovations aimed at the mass market and giving

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The green tech startups fighting for Africa’s future

Technology entrepreneurs in Africa could solve the continent’s biggest problems while saving the planet but still need to bridge the “capital gap”, say founders and investors By Raconteur Climate tech is one of the hottest categories for European and US startups and scaleups, with more than $111bn (£97bn) raised globally last year. Hundreds of companies are developing innovative ways

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How to source for funding efficiently for your social enterprise

Getting capital can be daunting, and this is no exception for those starting social enterprises. Young entrepreneurs worldwide face the greatest difficulty in finding funding, mostly because of a struggle to access formal banking services. By EB Content Studio A great social change idea and a bankable business plan are the two things you need

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