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The Top 10 Startups in Africa and the Secrets to Their Success

July 27, 2024

When you start a business, your agenda is success. This can be seen from various perspectives, mainly creating value for your clients and making incre...

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The Impact of Gro Intelligence's Shutdown on the Agritech Industry

July 10, 2024

A brutal truth that underscores the glitz and glamour of the startup ecosystem is that the years of operation of a company offer no guarantee of survi...

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The Impact of 54gene's Closure on African Healthcare

September 14, 2024

African scientists and innovators have made huge strides in the past decade in genomics and biotechn...

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Angel Investors vs. Venture Capitalists: Which is Best for Your Startup?

September 11, 2024

As a startup, financing is one of the biggest hurdles you ever face. While there are more sources of...

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The First Mover Advantage: Myth or Reality?

September 06, 2024

You've probably heard it a million times from entrepreneurs, "We're the first mover in this market!"...

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Sendy's Struggles: A Case Study of Africa's Logistics Challenges

September 04, 2024

Company Overview Sendy, a Kenyan-based startup, was a delivery platform that promised seamless logis...

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6 Important Questions to Ask as an Early-Stage Startup

August 30, 2024

Launching a startup is an exciting journey. It is filled with opportunities and challenges. Passion ...

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What Went Wrong? A Deep Dive into Buycoins Pro's Crumble

August 28, 2024

Bitkoin Bitkoin, the first version of the app BuyCoins, was launched on the 1st of October, 2017. Bu...

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Case study: Inside the Fall of Dash

August 24, 2024

Ghana has been on a roll, creating an environment conducive to tech startup growth. With innovative ...

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The Growing Trend of Startup Mergers and Acquisitions in Africa

August 21, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions are a major part of business expansion across the world. Over the past few ...

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The Solar Energy Startup Landscape in Africa

August 16, 2024

Let us take a moment to appreciate Africa, a continent blessed with abundant sunshine. From the Saha...

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