This Week in StartupGhana
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This Week in StartupGhana #28 |SAYeTECH nabs $50k | SEC issues crowdfunding licenses | Digital economy policy unveiled
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana newsletter! From new funding milestones to strategic appointments and policy updates, we’ve got the latest news shaping the future of business and technology. Here are the top headlines: SAYeTECH wins the 2024 MEST Africa Challenge, secures $50,000 investment. Oyster Agribusiness gets $610K follow-on funding from…
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This Week in StartupGhana #27 |WeWire joins Visa Accelerator | Tech in Ghana conference return this week | A new player in the cross border payment space
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana newsletter! Here are the top headlines: Accelerator/IncubatorGhana’s WeWire selected for the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator.Ghana-based fintech startup WeWire has been selected to join the third cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. Having recently surpassed $1 billion in cross-border payment transactions, WeWire will benefit from…
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This Week in StartupGhana #26 | $50K up for grabs | BOG strikes again | MedTrack joins the Timbuktoo Accelerator
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana newsletter! From startups making waves in tech and agriculture to global institutions planting roots in Accra, there’s plenty to inspire and celebrate. Here are the top headlines: 7 agtech startups selected for the $50K equity prize in 2024 MEST Africa Challenge.Ghana’s MedTrack selected for the…
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This Week in StartupGhana #25 | GAYO scoops £1 million | BOG strikes again | Wahu Mobility moves to accelerate EV ownership
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana! We’ve got an exciting edition for you, filled with news on funding wins, policy upates and product lauches. Dive into the key stories shaping Ghana’s startup ecosystem this week. Here are the top headlines:GAYO wins the £1 million Earthshot Prize for championing clean air initiatives.…
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This Week in StartupGhana #24: | Oyster Agribusiness’ $2 million bet | Ashesi enters the VC ring | $10 million for tilapia production
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana! We’ve got an exciting edition for you, filled with news on funding wins. Dive into the key stories shaping Ghana’s startup ecosystem this week. Here are the top headlines: Oyster Agribusiness lands $2m to help smallholder farmers to boost productivity.Naa Sika selected for Luxembourg’s Catapult…
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This Week in StartupGhana #23: | Kofa Technologies charged with $ 8m | Blossom Academy | Bolt gets fined
Hi everyone, and welcome back to This Week in StartupGhana! We’ve got an exciting edition for you, filled with news on funding wins, groundbreaking partnerships, and important policy updates. Dive into the key stories shaping Ghana’s startup ecosystem this week. Here are the top headlines: Funding Kofa Technologies, the Ghanaian company re-engineering energy access through…
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This Week in StartupGhana #22: | My Power App dunk in NBA Africa Accelerator | Pure and Just juicing up production | Chipper Cash broker a new license
Hi everyone, welcome back to the This Week in StartupGhana newsletter. This week’s edition is packed with news on funding rounds, upcoming events and policy updates. Let’s dive in, but first the headlines: Funding EMTECH, the compliance and regulatory fintech company has secured an undisclosed investment as part of its Series A raise from the…
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This Week in StartupGhana #21: | Fido bags $30 million Series B | Kodu Technology scoops $50k | SCWIT backs 6 new startups
Hi everyone, over the last two weeks, the startup scene sizzled with major funding rounds and competition wins to new initiatives empowering entrepreneurs across Ghana. Let’s dive in! Funding Fido, the Ghana and Uganda-based digital lender, raised $30 million in a Series B round to expand its financial services to individuals and small and medium-sized…
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This Week in StartupGhana #20: | Fido secures $10 million |MEST Africa backs 3 new startups | Crypto regulation looms in Ghana.
Another week, another wave of exciting developments in Ghana’s startup ecosystem. This week’s edition is packed with news on funding rounds, product launches and policy updates. Let’s dive in, but first the headlines: Funding Fido, the digital lender based in Ghana and Uganda, has secured $10 million in equity from FMO’s MASSIF Fund as part…
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This Week in StartupGhana #19: | Tullow’s $100K agri-investment | ManoCap Energy’s $20 million solar energy bet | Cowtribe’s journey to the East
Greetings, fellow startup enthusiasts! After a brief hiatus, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates from Ghana’s vibrant startup ecosystem. This edition is packed with funding news, policy developments, and inspiring stories of growth and expansion. Let’s dive in! Funding The Tullow AgriVentures Programme has awarded ten promising small and growing agribusinesses $10,000 each…