Venture Capital
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Accrue secures $1.58 million seed round to make cross-border payments seamless.
Accrue, the cross-border infrastructure platform has a $1.58 million seed round to power cross-border payments in Africa. The round was led by Lattice Fund, with participation from Maven 11, Lava, Kraynos Capital, Distributed Capital, and other strategic angel investors. The funding will enable the company to expand its payment infrastructure across Africa, enhance product offerings,…
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Meet the 10 founders that made it into Startup Discovery School’s Venture Studio.
The Startup Discovery Africa Venture Studio has welcomed its first cohort of founders dedicated to tackling climate challenges across Africa. As part of this nine-month programme, they will receive hands-on support, access to cutting-edge software tools, tailored mentorship, and guidance on commercial, technical, and impact strategies. Meet the Chosen Ones! Merdeo Foods leverages innovative technology…
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Merdeo Foods selected for Startup Discovery Africa Venture Studio programme.
Merdeo Foods, a B2B farm-direct platform that connects farmers with restaurants and food businesses, has been selected as part of the inaugural cohort of the Startup Discovery Africa Venture Studio programme. Founded in 2022, Merdeo Foods leverages innovative technology to aggregate fresh produce from smallholder farmers through its decentralized cold storage network. By utilizing this…