Startups

African startups are witnessing significant developments. That’s why FollowICT Digital Economy Platform brings you a weekly roundup of the most important startup news across the continent. - 50 Finalists Selected for the Africa’s…
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Dxwand, the company known for empowering businesses with conversational AI, is proud to announce the launch of Merlinx—a game-changing, autonomous AI sales and customer service agent built for small and medium-sized businesses. Merlinx…
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Nice Deer, a leading innovator in Egypt’s health insurance technology (InsurTech) sector, proudly announces it has received official approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to establish Nice Deer for Financial Solutions…
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Egypt’s first fully digital and FRA-regulated SME financing platform, announced today that the company has successfully closed its seed round by raising US$3 million blended funding round, comprising both equity and debt. Investors…
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Valu, MENA’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, has announced its partnership with RoboGarden Egypt, the AI-powered EdTech platform, to provide flexible payment plans for the “Learn to Earn” initiative. This initiative seeks…
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Sprints, the leading platform for upskilling tech talent across emerging markets, has spent six years crafting personalized learning journeys and cultivating a top-tier talent pool. Building on this foundation, HiRemoters was launched as…
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As artificial intelligence accelerates its global expansion, FollowICT—a platform specializing in digital economy coverage—presents its weekly roundup of the most pressing developments shaping the AI landscape. DuckDuckGo introduces…
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From AI intelligence engines in Mauritius to fintech accelerators across Ghana and Nigeria, African startups are gaining serious ground. FollowICT rounds up this week’s most notable developments from across the continent. Mauritius-based…
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Tactful AI, the Egypt-born startup specializing in AI-powered customer experience solutions, has announced a new chapter in its journey after its founders, Mohamed El-Masry & Mohammed Hassan, reacquired full ownership of the company.…
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PALM, Egypt’s first fintech startup offering incentivized goal-based saving, has announced today that the company has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round. The investment round was led by 4DX Ventures with participation from Plus…
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