Maya Horgan-Famodu – Founder & Partner at Ingressive Capital [📸 Author] Seed, Series A, B, C… If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along in startup convos but secretly wondering what these funding rounds actually mean, you’re not alone. As a venture capitalist who gets this question often, Maya Horgan-Famodu decided to strip away the jargon and break it down in plain English. Whether you’re a founder, a curious observer, or just trying to sound smarter at your next pitch night, this one’s for you. Watch: Numeris Media is an official Media Partner to Connected Banking Summit & Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 –…
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(L-R) So Fresh founders, Olagoke and Abimbola Balogun From a 30sqm space and a single staff member to a nationwide movement for healthy living—The 15-year journey of So Fresh is a true masterclass in vision, grit, and growth. 🚀 Founded in 2010 by Olagoke and Abimbola Balogun, So Fresh, Nigeria’s leading healthy food chain, has experienced remarkable growth since inception, consistently serving up a diverse menu of fresh, nutrient-rich meals that include salads, juices, smoothies, wraps, and parfaits. Says Olagoke Balogun: 2010 – 2025Started with just a dream, 1 staff, and a tiny 30sqm space.Now?✅ 12 locations across 5 states✅…
Tom Pestridge is a senior marketing leader, fractional CMO and agency owner with 15 Years experience. Over the past several years, he has scaled two businesses to £7m+ revenue through digital marketing. Most recently Tom has been focusing on driving growth for start-ups and scaleups, and optimising SaaS product strategies for maximum impact [📸 Author] The 9 major neuromarketing concepts you MUST know 1. The Framing Effect↳ How you phrase something changes how people perceive it. 2. The Affordability Illusion↳ Breaking down a large number into smaller amounts makes it seem more reasonable. 3. The Rule of 3↳ People almost…
GITEX Africa 2025 – the largest tech and startup event on the continent – isn’t just about innovation and networking—it’s your gateway to the magic of Marrakech! Beyond the conference halls, this vibrant city invites you to explore a world of history, culture, and sensory delights. Marrakesh is certainly Morocco’s city with the strongest character. Its Medina is the beating heart of the city, a UNESCO-listed maze of narrow alleyways, bustling markets, and centuries-old architecture that transports you to another era. Enclosed within its ancient red walls, the Medina is a sensory spectacle where tradition and daily life collide in…
AGRA are thrilled to announce that the nomination process for the 2025 Africa Food Prize is currently open!This prestigious award celebrates outstanding individuals and organisations transforming Africa’s agriculture and food systems – and presents an opportunity to recognise and support the innovators driving sustainable growth and food security across the continent. Nominees should exemplify excellence in areas such as food security, sustainability, and economic development within African farming communities. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2025. The announcement of the laureate is scheduled to take place during the Africa Food Systems Forum, set for September 2025. This forum serves…
Team Deaf Square (L-R): Nour El Imane Nasfi (CMO & Co-founder); Sonia Kherigi Nasfi (CEO & Founder) Sonia Kherigi Nasfi and Nour El Imane Nasfi are the Founders of Tunisian-based DEAF SQUARE, an online career accelerator dedicated to bridging the gap between talented individuals who are hard of hearing and forward-thinking employers.By providing specialised training, mentorship, and job-matching services, the platform empowers the Deaf community to access high-quality education and employment opportunities in the tech industry. Key Features of Deaf Square: AI-Powered Learning: The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to offer adaptive learning experiences, including a virtual trainer designed to help…
Africa’s tech sector is booming! With the IT market projected to hit $150 billion by 2025 and growing at a 10.2% CAGR, it’s creating millions of jobs and driving innovation.* 🚀🌍In this thriving ecosystem, visionary leaders are transforming industries and shaping the continent’s digital future.Meet six exceptional tech leaders featured in Africa Tech Festival’s 100 of the Most Influential African Leaders in Technology & Telecommunications 2024 report:🚀 Tebogo Leshope, SENTECH Soc Ltd🚀 Deon Geyser, Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa🚀 Pushkar Gokhale, Openserve🚀 Ada Nduka Oyom, She Code Africa🚀 Tony Archibong, YouTube🚀 Strive Masiyiwa, Econet Group (Cassava Technologies & Econet Wireless…
Applications are still open for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program designed to support promising, African EdTech ventures. Implemented in partnership with innovation hubs and EdTech accelerators across Africa, the Fellowship provides select EdTech companies with critical business and financial support, as well as insight into the science of learning, preparing them for scale, sustainability, and impact. In 2024, 92 EdTech companies from implementing partner tech hubs across Africa showcased their improved solutions to stakeholders in their respective countries. During the Demo Days in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal, each…
Africa’s blockchain ecosystem is experiencing significant growth, transitioning from early experiments to real-world applications across various sectors. This development is driven by the continent’s unique challenges and opportunities, including financial inclusion, supply chain transparency, and secure digital identity solutions. Two blockchain startups stand out for making an impact in cryptocurrency and financial services, as well as sports gaming: Scorefam (Nigeria) Simisoluwa Adeyemo (Founder, Scorefam) Scorefam is pioneering a new era in Nigerian sports by merging blockchain technology with gaming. Founded in 2020 by Simisoluwa Adeyemo, the platform allows users to earn real-world rewards by participating in sports-related games and utilizing non-fungible…
(L): Jeffrey Boakye Appiagyei – Co-Founder, SAYeTECH Smart agricultural machinery has historically been reserved for large-scale farm operations that can afford the hefty prices of such equipment. But Jeffrey Boakye Appiagyei and Theodore Ohene-Botchway (Co-Founders at Ghana-based SAYeTECH) have taken a different approach to farm mechanisation by providing smallholder farmers with affordable and user-friendly technology that enhances productivity and profitability. Their innovations address specific pain points in African agriculture, such as: Low mechanisation rates High post-harvest losses Labour-intensive processes A youth-powered team shaping the future of agriculture, one machine at a time [🎥@sayetech] SAYeTECH combines hardware and Internet of Things…