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Startups Spotlight: AI Startups in Africa

September 18, 2024

According to a report on the state of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa for 2023, prepared by the Centre for Intellectual Property and Informatio...

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The Rise of Open Banking in Africa

September 25, 2024

Sometimes people are skeptical about sharing their details with financial institutions, but what if doing so could give you access to better services ...

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Case Study: A Deep Dive into the Demise of Vibra

December 07, 2024

VIBRA was a cryptocurrency platform, co-founded by Allen Ng and Vincent Li in 2021, that offered tra...

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Building on Success: The Last Mover Advantage

December 04, 2024

The last mover advantage is that competitive edge gained through strategically delaying market entry...

A Case Study of Zazuu: Why Did It Fail?

November 30, 2024

Zazuu was a fintech startup based in London, founded in 2018 by Kay Akinwunmi, Korede Fanilola, Tosi...

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Crafting a Compelling Brand Identity for Your Startup

November 27, 2024

Building a strong and memorable brand identity is a great way to differentiate your business in a co...

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Moniepoints Road to Unicorn Status

November 23, 2024

In 2015, Tosin Eniolorunda and his team started Moniepoint (then called TeamApt) to help everyday Ni...

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What are SMEs and How Do They Differ from Startups?

November 20, 2024

When you talk about small businesses, the first thought that comes to mind is small and medium-sized...

Jumia Food: A Post-Mortem

November 16, 2024

Jumia Food was a pre-payment food delivery platform founded in 2013 by Sacha Poignonnec and Jeremy H...

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The Roadblocks to Efficient Logistics in Africa

November 13, 2024

Africa used to be the heart of global trade. Remember the legendary trans-Saharan trade routes? Logi...

Pivo's Shutdown: The Fallout of Cofounder Disagreements

September 28, 2024

Pivo Technology Inc. was a Nigerian-based fintech startup launched in 2021. The company, headquarter...

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