The Cape Town sisters who started the Airbnb for events Published by Kate Douglas on 15 March 2016 Moira Johnston and Nicky Rosin share how they started EventRoom, an easy-to-use online marketplace where users can shop for both commercial and private event venues.
Five things to know about tech start-up funding in Africa Published by Tom Jackson on 15 January 2016 African tech start-ups received a total amount of funding in excess of $185.7m in 2015.
Start-up Snapshot: Online insurance platform aims to crack the Nigerian market Published by Justin Probyn on 10 September 2015 TopCheck is a Nigerian based start-up that allows users to compare and buy car insurance online.
UK-based investment club backs Africa-focused start-ups Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2015 NewGenAngels was established by African professionals abroad who do not want to “miss out” on the emerging opportunities in Africa.
Medical records at a touch of an app? Q&A with CenHealth’s founder Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2015 We talk to South African Joel Ugborogho about his new health tech start-up.
Start-up snapshot: Nigerian gift card business founded by ex-Jumia employees Published by Kate Douglas on 7 July 2015 SureGifts is a Nigerian start-up offering gift cards that can be redeemed at various online and offline stores in the country.
Start-up snapshot: Giving Nigerians quick access to their favourite music Published by Justin Probyn on 15 June 2015 MyMusic.com.ng is a Nigerian music download platform, co-founded by Dolapo Taiwo, Tola Ogunsola and Damola Taiwo.
Landing a corporate contract: Start-ups should keep it simple and avoid jargon Published by Kate Douglas on 8 May 2015 If ‘to pivot’ simply means ‘to change strategy’, then “why not just say that?”
Start-up snapshot: App to help South Africans improve their school grades Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2015 A new South African tech start-up, Learning Lab Apps, aims to make learning easier by building web and mobile educational applications.
Start-up snapshot: Preparing Nigerian university hopefuls for exams Published by Kate Douglas on 30 January 2015 Prepclass provides a database of study content to help prepare prospective university students for their JAMB exams.