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Ghana’s SEC grants crowdfunding licenses to Grow For Me and Ingwoo Fintech.
Ghana’s financial securities regulator, SEC, has approved two operating licences for crowdfunding businesses (Grow For Me and Ingwoo Fintech Services) to crowd-in investments and boost entrepreneurial growth. This milestone marks a significant leap forward for Ghana’s burgeoning digital economy and opens new avenues for funding entrepreneurs and small businesses. Crowdfunding regulation history in GhanaGhana’s journey
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QKnow Edtech partners with University of Colorado’s PhET to enhance STEM education.
QKnow Edtech has announced a strategic partnership with the University of Colorado’s PhET Interactive Simulations to enhance STEM education in Ghana. This collaboration aims to integrate PhET’s extensive library of virtual math and science simulations into QKnow’s platform, providing students and teachers with innovative tools for a more engaging learning experience. PhET Interactive Simulations, established
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Wahu Mobility partners with Letshego to accelerate electric vehicle ownership across Africa.
Wahu Mobility, the fully integrated electric vehicle (EV) platform has partnered with Letshego, the pan-African retail financial services company to accelerate electric vehicle ownership in Ghana. Through this partnership, Letshego Ghana will provide innovative financing solutions to Wahu Mobility’s end customers. EV financing is crucial in Ghana and across Africa because it addresses one of
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Ashesi University’s Endowment Fund sets the pace with investment in Janngo Capital.
In a groundbreaking move, Ashesi University’s Endowment Fund has invested in Janngo Capital, a pan-African venture capital firm. The university will become the first academic institution in Ghana to invest from its endowment into a venture capital fund, setting a precedent for academic institutions in the sub-region to explore new asset classes. This bold decision
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Naa Sika selected for Luxembourg’s Catapult Inclusion Africa Programme.
Naa Sika, the e-Micro Bank for the unbanked, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Catapult Inclusion Africa Programme. This one-week bootcamp aims to empower startups driving financial innovation with a focus on environmental impact and inclusivity. Organized by the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, the program offers participants the chance to engage with
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Tendo Technologies joins Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab securing £250,000.
Tendo, a leading platform for social media resellers, has been chosen for Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab, an accelerator designed to support technology-driven startups. The company is among 25 startups selected globally for the 2024 program, representing the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The Inclusive Ventures Lab is a five-month accelerator
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Fido secures $30 Million Series B round to expand its credit services to individuals and MSMEs.
Fido, a digital lender operating in Ghana and Uganda, has raised $30 million in a Series B round to expand its financial services to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The round includes a $20 million equity investment from global impact investment manager BlueOrchard and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO, alongside $10 million
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Ghana’s Aquantuo and Metaschool shortlisted among Africa’s Business Heroes 2024 Top 50 Finalists.
Two Ghanaian tech startups, Aquantuo and Metaschool, have made it to the Top 50 finalists for Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) 2024. This recognition places them among Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs and changemakers. The 2024 ABH Top 50 features a diverse group, spanning 14 sectors and 18 countries, with 40% female and 20% francophone representation. Agriculture
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Bank of Ghana release draft guidelines for the regulations of cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
The Bank of Ghana has made a significant move toward regulating the growing interest in cryptocurrencies and digital assets within the country. In a recently released draft guideline, the central bank outlines its approach to ensuring that digital assets such as Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other virtual currencies are managed responsibly while also fostering innovation. As
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MEST Africa backs 3 new startups from the 2024 Entrepreneurs-in-Training cohort.
MEST Africa, one of the pre-eminent technology incubators on the continent, has invested in 3 news startups. The latest portfolio additions from MEST Africa’s last Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EIT) programme are the result of 1,000+ applications and represent a diverse mix of teams working on various verticals and technologies. Aspiring entrepreneurs in the EIT programme go through