Raising Star Africa are committed to building an inclusive future by empowering young entrepreneurs with disabilities — because when they thrive, they inspire a generation of children with disabilities to dream bigger and become changemakers in their own communities.Apply now for the This Ability Grant if you are a young entrepreneur with a disability, looking to grow your business and impact. Applicants must reside in Lagos – Nigeria. Raising Star Africa is dedicated to supporting your journey to success. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dx2mS8GEDeadline: May 18, 2025 Numeris Media is an official Media Partner to Connected Banking Summit & Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 –…
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Surayyah Ahmad – Founder, Sabou Capital Launched by Surayyah Ahmad, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of two previous ventures, Sabou Capital is designed to support businesses in both English- and French-speaking countries, with a focus on Nigeria 🇳🇬 , Senegal 🇸🇳 , and Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 Sabou Capital positions itself as a “𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆” firm, supporting businesses that may not be tech companies in the traditional sense, but instead use technology to improve their operations and service delivery.Their objective is to close funding gaps for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in West and Central Africa, planning to invest between $𝟯𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬…
📢 Calling all African fintech innovators!🚀Applications are open for Cohort 4 of the Visa Accelerator Program!This is your chance to:- Gain unparalleled mentorship from industry leaders.- Unlock exclusive resources to fuel your growth.- Connect with a vibrant community of fellow founders.Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dwF4t96y
Unveiled at the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, the Innovate for Impact Challenge invites forward-thinking entrepreneurs from around the globe to present breakthrough technologies aimed at revolutionizing agriculture. This initiative aligns with the World Food Prize Foundation’s mission to elevate innovations and inspire action toward alleviating global hunger. Key Highlights Global Call for Startups: Open to startups worldwide, with a special emphasis on innovation and sustainability Live Pitch Event: Finalists will showcase their AgTech solutions during the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue Top Prize: The winning startup will receive $50,000 to further their impact on global food security Eligibility Criteria The Challenge is open…
[📸Author] By Joshua Oyelalu – I.T & Business Support Expert| Technical Project Developer | Chartered Manager | Human Minded “Africa’s fintech landscape is thriving, with innovative companies driving financial inclusion, digital transformation, and economic growth across the continent. This list highlights 100 leading fintech companies operating in various sectors, including payment solutions, digital banking, lending and credit, wealth management, insurance technology (Insurtech), blockchain and cryptocurrency, remittances, financial inclusion, regulatory technology (RegTech), and e-commerce payment solutions. From giants like Flutterwave and Mpesa revolutionizing payments to startups like Ndovu empowering savings and investments, to Baas (Banking as a Service) Providers like Maplerad…
(R): Co-Founder & CEO at Supplias, Sefa Ikyaator Sefa Ikyaator is one of the co-founders of Suplias, a Nigerian B2B startup aimed at transforming how small mom-and-pop stores restock their inventory. Alongside Michael Adesanya and Stephen Igwue, Ikyaator launched the platform in May 2020 to address challenges faced by these small retailers, such as long travel times, high costs, and lack of access to financing. Recently underscoring the vast potential of empowering African women entrepreneurs, Sefa shares a key finding: Women, especially across Africa, are less likely to access capital although they are more likely to pay back debt statistically.…
Paris-by-Foot: Tour guides, Camille and David Paris Off Road (Guided tours) are pleased to announce the launch of their services during the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Toeing an unusual yet interesting angle, Paris Off Road is determined to unveil the city’s hidden treasures, away from traditional tourist circuits – on foot! The company offers seven walking tours in French and in English: The scandalous Palais Royal, Montmartre village, the trendy Marais, the historical Latin Quarter, Père-Lachaise cemetery, Bucolic Montparnasse and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. 📸 ParisOffRoad Says the company: Our exclusive tours cater to those wishing to explore Paris and discover…
Olympics.com The stage is set for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, with around 10,500 athletes set to take part, 8.6 million tickets sold, and people coming together all around the world to experience the unique spirit of the Olympic Games Have fun with the Olympic mascots this summer by downloading the official Paris 2024 Olympics app! Plus, it’s the best way to find the schedule for the Olympics and stay up to date with results, teams and athletes. Whether in Paris, or at home, take a look at the Olympic digital innovations and offerings that have been designed to give people…