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Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Is the Africa Startup Space Ripe for Investment?
This episode of Bloomberg Next Africa offers a deep dive into the African startup scene as Bloomberg launches its inaugural 25 African Startups to Watch list. From United Nations initiatives like 'Timbuktoo' to the role of private equity in supporting entrepreneurs, this is a pivotal moment for business innovation in Africa. UNDP's Ahunna Eziakonwa and Alterra Capital Partner's Genevive Sangudi speak to Jennifer Zabasajja. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
24-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
25 African Startups to Watch
On this episode of Bloomberg Next Africa, we take a deep dive into Bloomberg's inaugural 25 African Startups to Watch list. From United Nations initiatives like 'Timbuktoo' to the role of private equity in supporting entrepreneurs, this is a pivotal moment for business innovation in Africa. This month, hear from UNDP's Ahunna Eziakonwa, Alterra Capital Partner's Genevive Sangudi, and Enygma Ventures' Sarah Dusek, plus the CEOs of startups Koolboks, Uncovered and Swiftvee. Also on the show: Africa's 2025 CEO Forum in Abidjan saw business leaders and investors gather with the aim of spurring more public-private deals to speed up the continent's economic transformation. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
22-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Startups on the Rise: Africa's Bold New Voices
Owusu Akoto, CEO, FreezeLink; Chilufya Mutale-Mwila, Co-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, eShandi; and Dennis Mwangi, Managing Partner, Thalia Psychotherapy spotlight African startups worth watching and how innovation across the continent is addressing critical needs and creating new opportunities with Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja at the 2025 Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
eShandi Co-Founder, Freezelink CEO on Funding Gaps
Funding for African startups is a significant challenge, not least as developed nations including the US pull back in providing capital. This is prompting enterprises on the continent to become more resourceful in order to scale their businesses. These were among the views expressed by Freezelink CEO Owusu Akoto and eShandi Co-Founder Chilufya Mutale-Mwila, who spoke with Bloomberg Television's Jennifer Zabasajja during the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. Sign in to access your portfolio
Bloomberg
22-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
eShandi Co-Founder, Freezelink CEO on Funding Gaps
Funding for African startups is a significant challenge, not least as developed nations including the US pull back in providing capital. This is prompting enterprises on the continent to become more resourceful in order to scale their businesses. These were among the views expressed by Freezelink CEO Owusu Akoto and eShandi Co-Founder Chilufya Mutale-Mwila, who spoke with Bloomberg Television's Jennifer Zabasajja during the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. (Source: Bloomberg)
