Category: Press Release

Raenest Secures $11M Series A Investment In QED-Led Funding Round
Raenest Secures $11M Series A Investment In QED-Led Funding Round

Raenest, the global multi-currency accounts platform for individuals and businesses across Africa, today announced the completion of its $11M Series A funding. The round was led by QED Investors, with participation from Norrsken22, alongside follow-on investment from Ventures Platform, P1 Ventures, and Seedstars. This equity-based capital injection brings Raenest’s total venture funding to $14.3M. With this new funding, Raenest aims to deepen…

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Verto Launches Global Business Award, Empowers Startups with a USD 10,000 Grand Prize 
Verto Launches Global Business Award, Empowers Startups with a USD 10,000 Grand Prize 

 Verto, the global fintech powering enterprise-grade cross-border payments, FX, and banking solutions across emerging markets, has launched the Verto Global Business Award—a transformative initiative to recognize and accelerate the growth of early-stage startups. With a prize pool of up to USD 15,000, the award will spotlight the most promising sector-agnostic startups with global potential, equipping them…

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Enterprise
The Enterprise Award Finalists Powering Growth in Africa

Across Africa, businesses are leveraging technology to enhance operations, optimise efficiency, and scale sustainably. Whether through cloud-based infrastructure, AI-powered analytics, or cutting-edge identity verification, enterprise solutions are reshaping industries and driving economic impact. The Enterprise Award at Africa Tech Summit celebrates organisations that are successfully integrating technology to transform their industries, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve enterprise-level success. Meet the Finalists Andela (United States): Andela…

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Digital Commerce
Driving Growth: The Digital Commerce Platforms Powering Trade in Africa

Digital commerce is reshaping trade, payments, and logistics across Africa, unlocking new opportunities for businesses, farmers, and entrepreneurs. Whether through B2B marketplaces, e-commerce enablement, or mobile money integrations, digital commerce is making transactions more seamless, secure, and scalable across the continent. The Digital Commerce Award at Africa Tech Summit celebrates trailblazing platforms and providers that are enhancing B2B, B2C, and B2B2C transactions, empowering businesses to reach new markets, optimise…

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EdTech
The EdTech Solutions Advancing Learning in Africa

Technology is reshaping education across Africa, making quality learning more accessible, engaging, and effective. From AI-driven career guidance to digital learning hubs and blockchain-powered scholarships, EdTech is bridging educational gaps and equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in the modern economy. The EdTech Award at Africa Tech Summit celebrates solutions that are revolutionising learning, empowering students, and driving digital inclusion across the continent. Meet the Finalists Cassava…

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Cross Border
The Cross-Border Award Finalists Transforming Finance in Africa

Cross-border payments are essential for trade, remittances, and financial inclusion across Africa. However, challenges such as high fees, slow transactions, and currency volatility continue to hinder seamless international transactions. The Cross-Border Payments Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises companies that are revolutionising global transactions, making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for businesses and individuals to send and receive money across Africa and beyond. Meet the…

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Web3
Building Africa’s Decentralised Future: The Web3 Companies Driving Change

Web3 is redefining how Africans transact, trade, and interact with digital assets. Powered by blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralised applications (dApps), Web3 technology is creating new financial opportunities, increasing transparency, and driving economic empowerment across the continent. The Web3 Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises pioneering projects and platforms that are pushing the boundaries of decentralisation, enabling real-world impact through stablecoins, blockchain-powered finance, digital identity, and supply…

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Transforming Agriculture: The AgriTechs Driving Food Security in Africa

Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, supporting millions of livelihoods and feeding a rapidly growing population. Yet challenges like climate change, supply chain inefficiencies, and limited farmer access to finance and technology continue to hinder progress. Fortunately, agritech solutions are revolutionising the sector, empowering farmers, improving productivity, and driving sustainability. The AgriTech Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises companies that are transforming food production,…

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FinTech
The Fintech Solutions Transforming Finance in Africa

Financial technology is reshaping how individuals and businesses across Africa save, invest, and transact, unlocking new opportunities for economic empowerment. The Fintech Award at the Africa Tech Summit Awards celebrates innovative solutions that are bridging financial gaps, driving inclusion, and enhancing digital transactions across the continent. From payment infrastructure and digital banking to blockchain-based finance, these finalists are making finance more accessible, efficient,…

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Driving Climate Action: Technologies Shaping a Sustainable Future in Africa

As Africa experiences shifting weather patterns, resource challenges, and environmental changes, visionary solutions are emerging to drive sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and build a more resilient future. The Climate Award at Africa Tech Summit recognises groundbreaking technologies that are tackling climate challenges head-on, from renewable energy to sustainable trade and climate-smart construction. These finalists are proving that innovation is key to…

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