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Topic: founders
African startups raised $2.4 billion between January and October 2026, according to TechCabal data reported by TechWey. October funding totaled $183 million…
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Forbes published its inaugural list of Black-owned businesses to watch, spotlighting companies that meet its revenue and valuation thresholds. The list…
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Web3Bridge founder Ayodeji Awosika is expanding the Nigerian organization beyond developer training into startup incubation. Its new founder residency will…
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Beyoncé chose to finance her haircare company Cécred independently after prospective investors sought reductions in research and development spending. The…
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Sensori co-founders Shanna Pearre and Darean Rhodes raised nearly $1 million from creators, athletes, and individual investors instead of traditional venture…
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Askya launched a six-week AI Growth Programme for African startups and said it may invest up to $200,000 in a participating company. The move expands access…
Read Full ArticleForbesBLK published a list of 25 Black-owned businesses to watch, highlighting companies founded, owned, or led by Black entrepreneurs. One of the featured…
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