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Nigerian startups borrowed over $415 million out of the $2.1 billion funding accessed by African startups in the last 10 years. A recent report by Briter Bridges reveals that Nigeria ranks second

Binny Bansal, the co-founder of Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart, has launched a new startup called OppDoor. The Singapore-based firm aims to help ecommerce brands expand their businesses on online marketplaces such as

Lumian Energy Inc., a startup specializing in energy optimization, has raised $3.2 million in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by DOMiNO Ventures and angel investor İsmail Ferhat Özlü, an

Key Points: AOL is part of the Yahoo family of brands. When you use AOL sites and apps, cookies are used to provide the services, authenticate users, and measure usage. If you

In Seattle, a wellness startup called Yuzi has been launched by Amazon leader Stephiney Foley to support new moms and families during the challenging days that follow childbirth. The startup is preparing

Key points: CardioMech, a medical device startup based in Fridley, Minnesota, has raised $13 million in funding. The company is developing a device to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation, a heart valve disease.

HSBC, the largest bank in the UK, has launched a new consumer finance app called Zing to compete with smaller fintech startups. The app, available on iOS and Android, offers features similar

Key Points The global e-commerce market is predicted to reach a value of $6.54 trillion by 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of e-commerce as consumers turn to online shopping

African Deeptech Startup? Apply For BRAIN Program ($50K) Key Points: The BRAIN program aims to foster deep tech innovation in Africa 20 Pan-African deep tech startups will be selected to join a

Financial news network Cheddar has placed some of its employees on unpaid leave, in a move that highlights the challenges facing news startups. Cheddar, which bills itself as a destination for younger