Africa Tech Summit

Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced the 2025 winners, recognising the leading entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the tech industry across the continent. They include: Agritech Award - MazaoHub (Tanzania), AI Award - Cassava Technologies (South Africa), Climate Tech Award - Sabi (Nigeria), Cross Border Payments Award - Flutterwave (Nigeria), Digital Commerce Award - OmniRetail Africa (Nigeria), EdTech Award - Ikusasa Technology Solutions (South Africa), Enterprise Award - Smile ID (Nigeria), FemTech Award - My Pregnancy Journey (South Africa), FinTech Award - HUB2 (Mauritius), Health Tech Award - Zuri Health (Kenya), Web3 Award - MiniPay Opera Nigeria), Female Tech Innovator - Chinwe Udo-Davis Msc, SPHRi(Nigeria), and Young Tech Innovator - Maxwell Opondo (Kenya). Read more https://bit.ly/4k0mDl9 🚀 🇬🇧 Don't forget to pre-register for Africa Tech Summit London, June 6, 2025. Join us for another amazing event at the London Stock Exchange (Link on the website)

New Fund Sabou Capital to invest up to $500k in 25 African SMEs https://bit.ly/4co8Mlk

The Truth About Venture Capital: Unveiling Today’s Trend & Reality Catch the highlights from the panel session at #ATSNBO 2025 featuring insights from Jason Njoku at Njoku-Zilla, Andreata Muforo from TLcom Capital LLP, Salma Farouk from DPI VC, Maxime Bayen from Catalyst Fund and moderated by Eric Osiakwan from Chanzo Capital. Key highlights👇🏼 ✨ Startup funding may recover as macroeconomic conditions improve. ✨ Local investors are key to navigating Africa’s unique market dynamics.  ✨ Discussions on growing exit windows in the market and how they influence venture capital viability. ✨ Founders must prioritize capital efficiency and sustainable growth amid volatility. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ddcgFTDq Join us in London for more insights 🌱 Africa Climate Tech and Investment Summit London on June 5, 2025 📆 Africa Tech Summit London on June 6, 2025 Secure your spot NOW! (link in bio)

Peach Payments Acquires West-African Payments Gateway PayDunya https://bit.ly/3En9OBg

Mastercard and Nomba Collaborate to Advance Seamless Payments in Nigeria https://bit.ly/3XJZBpi

Tech meets vibe 🔥 #AfricaTechSummit Nairobi 2025 wrapped up in style! #AfterParty But it doesn't end here, next stop London 🚀 📆 June 5, 2025: Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit 📆 June 6, 2025: Africa Tech Summit London 🌍 Explore, Connect & Invest 🎟️ Don't miss out -secure your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e3TTUxkA #ATSLDN

Shuttlers, a Nigerian mobility startup, has introduced buses using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to its fleet in a bid to build a more climate-friendly fleet. https://lnkd.in/dRWHWYFx

Djamo a financial services app revolutionizing mobile banking in francophone Africa has secured $17 million in an equity funding round to continue building its suite of banking services for consumers and SMEs . The $17 million investment round was led by Janngo.africa with participation from SANAD Fund for MSMEs (managed by Finance in Motion), Partech, Oikocredit, Enza Capital and Y Combinator. Read more: https://bit.ly/4lcdgQ5

Looking back at #ATS Awards 2025 Congratulations to OmniRetail Africa on winning the Digital Commerce Award👏 Retail trade in Africa is highly fragmented, with nearly 90% of retailers relying on the traditional distribution system. OmniRetail is digitizing the retail sector by simplifying distribution and enabling better access to essential goods. 📅 Join us at Africa Tech Summit London on June 6, 2025 and Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit on June 5, 2025. Be part of the conversation: https://bit.ly/42uBc9J

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Expands Cloud Training In Kenya With First Community Classroom https://bit.ly/4i5y7BH