The WISI-Oi Resell Fashion App has been selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme. The disruptive video-based resell fashion app has gained attention by providing a user-friendly platform for buying, selling, and even renting second-hand clothing, with a focus on premium and luxury items. WISI’s innovative approach to circular fashion and sustainability reinforces their mission to reduce waste in the fashion industry. Says Phumi Körber (Founder, WISI-Oi Resell Fashion App): WISI-Oi Resell Fashion App has been selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program! 🤯 Cue the happy tears! 😭This changes everything! We…
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Nnamdi Uba (Co-Founder & CEO, Sytemap) The “Scan and Reserve” feature by Sytemap is an interesting development. Designed to make land purchasing more convenient and secure – particularly in real estate markets with potential risks around property fraud or mismanagement – this tool allows users to explore plots virtually, select a preferred one, and reserve it from anywhere using satellite mapping technology. Sytemap allows users to explore plots virtually, select a preferred one, and reserve it from anywhere using satellite mapping technology Sytemap Co-Founder & CEO, Nnamdi Uba recently announced: We have started deploying “Scan and Reserve” in estates locations.On…
Winners of the Bank & Entrepreneur ‘Agropreneurship Challenge’ (L-R): Chef Mnenim Ekerete, Temitope Efelegbon Coker, Sheila Kevin Tivlumun, Chef Fisayo Ibitara, Oyebode Oyeleke (the grape farmer), and Delight Azubike. Their insightful food and drink recipe suggestions revealed rich platter variety across Nigeria’s regions, as well as some little-known healthy food benefits Bank & Entrepreneur Africa recently invited Nigerians to enter its Africa Foodpreneur Challenge, where they were asked to share their favourite nutritious food & drink for a chance to win edibles from four awesome Nigerian SMEs. The Challenge got a whole lot tastier thanks to the four incredible vendors…
🎥@tosineniolorunda In the month of October 2024, this piece of news was unmissable – Nigerian payment processing firm Moniepoint had successfully raised $110 million in equity financing, therefore achieving Unicorn status. This meant the privately-held company was now valued at over $1 billion that is not publicly traded. But Tosin Eniolorunda (Co-Founder & Group CEO, Moniepoint) asks succinctly: “Do you know what [our becoming a Unicorn] means for the future of financial services in Africa? Tosin Eniolorunda (Co-Founder & Group CEO, Moniepoint) His thoughts: This milestone is more than just about growth; it’s about deepening our commitment to empowering every…
Avoid the unnecessary inconvenience of replacing batteries every few months by using solar to power your at-home security cameras. The Stick Up Cam Solar provides peace of mind no matter the weather, and can be placed almost anywhere around your home. The HD camera is powered by a connected solar panel that needs a few hours of direct sunlight every day to remain charged, and includes a backup battery pack for day or night, rain or shine functionality. This item includes: A free trial of Ring Home2 Price: $139.98 Rating: 4.6/ 5 ⭐ The Gadget column is written by Contributing Editor-at-Large, David Agbakoba, who…
Adejoke Lasisi is Founder at Planet 3R 💚 – a social enterprise dedicated to converting textile and plastic waste into innovative and eco-friendly products. Her company was recently commissioned by VivaPlus Detergent to produce 3,000 school bags made from detergent sachet waste. In reaction, Adejoke said: It always gives me immense joy whenever I see smiles on the students privilege [sic] to receive our eco-friendly school bags.Who would have thought detergent waste sachets made these beautiful bags?I’m really happy with the solution we are creating at Planet 3R💚We are really grateful with this partnership of making 3,000 school bags with…
Rubén Dominguez Ibar is a Venture Capital investor at Mundi Ventures, which invests in Series A-C rounds (tickets from 3M -10M). Using Sequoia Capital’s proven template, Rubén shares on how startups must pitch l𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 c𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 to secure the funding they need! Sequoia Capital — the firm behind Apple, Airbnb, PayPal, and YouTube—knows what it takes to back billion-dollar companies. They’ve shared their pitch deck template to help founders tell a story that investors can’t ignore.Here’s the structure that’s built some of the biggest names in tech:1. 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 – One clear line that captures your mission.2. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 – Describe the…
[🎥 Sports & Bytes] It appears the world is on the verge of a tech revolution, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealing how to create a GPT app in under four minutes, without requiring a single line of coding. Sam Altman (CEO, OpenAI) This breakthrough marks a major tech shift as it simplifies AI app development, and empowers just about anyone to build and even sell their own AI-powered products and apps.The world is about to witness an explosion of new products and solo entrepreneurs in the coming years.
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (CEO & General Partner, Future Africa) ARM Labs Lagos Techstars, also known as Techstars Lagos, has shut down operations. This comes two years (and 24 investments) after it launched its accelerator program in Nigeria. It also announced the abrupt end of its third cohort program, which commenced in March 2024. Nigerian entrepreneur, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (CEO & General Partner, Future Africa) reacts: Sad news but another reason why Africa must come of age. We cannot continue to depend on foreign accelerator businesses who are here today and gone tomorrow after collecting millions of dollars from corporates, DFIs and foundations in…
Are you Interested in starting a startup? In this video, Michael Seibel (Managing director of Y Combinator and a founder of two startups) shares valuable insights on how to start a successful business from scratch – in just over 10 minutes. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or already in the startup world, this video demystifies the startup angst as Michael’s invaluable advice and insights sets you on a quick path to entrepreneurial confidence and success. Mr. Seibel covers: The importance of having a technical co-founder. How to brainstorm and validate your startup idea. Key steps to building an MVP (Minimum…